Opportunity Information: Apply for OSBDC 2009 03
Apply for OSBDC 2009 03
- The Small Business Administration in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The Small National Information Clearinghouse" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 59.037 Small Business Development Centers.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 25, 2008 and posted on Sep 25, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 17, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- An eligible candidate is an existing SBDC recipient organization currently funded under the Small Business Development (SBDC) Program and is currently an accredited SBDC Lead Center. An application submitted by an entity that is not a current lead SBDC will not be considered.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Small National Information Clearinghouse grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number OSBDC 2009 03) is a discretionary SBA grant intended to support the SBDC National Information Clearinghouse, a centralized information hub for the nationwide Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network. The Clearinghouse functions as a shared library and distribution center that collects, organizes, and disseminates business information, media, marketing materials, and technology resources so that any SBDC service center can access consistent, high-quality tools and references. In practical terms, the grant is designed to strengthen how SBDCs share knowledge with each other, expand access to business data and materials across the network, and improve the informational support SBDCs rely on when advising small businesses and early-stage entrepreneurs.
This opportunity sits within the broader SBDC program, which is the SBA's largest matching grant-funded service delivery network for small business assistance. SBDCs deliver business counseling, training, and management support with the goal of helping small firms grow, expand, innovate, improve productivity, and strengthen management practices. The SBA oversees the program at a national level through its Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC) and works in partnership with SBA District Offices and state and local funding partners. The Clearinghouse is positioned as infrastructure for that system: it does not replace local advising, but equips centers with curated information and shared resources that can improve service quality and encourage more consistent program delivery nationwide.
Eligibility is narrow and specifically limited to existing SBDC recipient organizations that are already funded under the SBDC program and currently serve as an accredited SBDC Lead Center. Applications from organizations that are not current lead SBDCs are explicitly not considered, which signals that SBA intended the award to remain within established SBDC leadership entities capable of operating a national resource for the network. The program is structured as a grant with a single expected award, indicating a competitive selection that results in one organization operating or continuing to operate the Clearinghouse on behalf of the SBDC system.
Funding for the opportunity is listed at an estimated total of $300,000, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $300,000, meaning the SBA anticipated one fixed-size award rather than a range of award amounts. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 59.037 (Small Business Development Centers). Despite the SBDC program often involving matching structures, this specific announcement indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement for applicants under this opportunity.
The posting date for the announcement was September 25, 2008, with an application closing date of October 17, 2008, and an archive date of October 18, 2008. Questions were directed to SBA's Office of Small Business Development Centers via osbdc@sba.gov, and applicants were referred to the OSBDC 2009 03 program announcement link for the full requirements and application instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Small National Information Clearinghouse grant opportunity?
The Small National Information Clearinghouse grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number OSBDC 2009 03) is a discretionary U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) grant intended to support the SBDC National Information Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse is described as a centralized information hub for the nationwide Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network.
What is the purpose of the SBDC National Information Clearinghouse?
The Clearinghouse functions as a shared library and distribution center for the SBDC network. It collects, organizes, and disseminates business information, media, marketing materials, and technology resources so that SBDC service centers can access consistent, high-quality tools and references.
How does the Clearinghouse support SBDCs in practical terms?
Based on the opportunity description, the grant is designed to strengthen how SBDCs share knowledge with each other, expand access to business data and materials across the network, and improve the informational support SBDCs rely on when advising small businesses and early-stage entrepreneurs.
Does the Clearinghouse replace local SBDC advising and counseling?
No. The Clearinghouse is positioned as infrastructure for the SBDC system. It does not replace local advising; instead, it equips SBDC centers with curated information and shared resources that can improve service quality and encourage more consistent program delivery nationwide.
How does this grant fit within the broader SBDC program?
This opportunity sits within the broader SBDC program, described as the SBA's largest matching grant-funded service delivery network for small business assistance. SBDCs provide business counseling, training, and management support aimed at helping small firms grow, expand, innovate, improve productivity, and strengthen management practices. The Clearinghouse supports that delivery network by improving access to shared information resources.
Who oversees the SBDC program at the national level?
The SBA oversees the SBDC program at the national level through its Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC), working in partnership with SBA District Offices and state and local funding partners.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is specifically limited to existing SBDC recipient organizations that are already funded under the SBDC program and currently serve as an accredited SBDC Lead Center.
Are organizations that are not current SBDC Lead Centers allowed to apply?
No. The opportunity states that applications from organizations that are not current lead SBDCs are explicitly not considered.
How many awards does SBA expect to make under this opportunity?
The opportunity indicates a single expected award, suggesting a competitive selection process that results in one organization operating (or continuing to operate) the Clearinghouse on behalf of the SBDC system.
What is the total estimated funding amount for this grant?
The estimated total funding amount listed for the opportunity is $300,000.
What are the award floor and ceiling amounts?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are set at $300,000, indicating SBA anticipated one fixed-size award rather than a range of possible award amounts.
Is cost sharing or matching required for this grant?
No. Although the broader SBDC program often involves matching structures, this specific announcement indicates that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement for applicants under this opportunity.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 59.037 (Small Business Development Centers).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number provided is OSBDC 2009 03.
When was the announcement posted?
The posting date for the announcement is September 25, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date listed for the opportunity is October 17, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is October 18, 2008.
Where were applicants directed for full requirements and application instructions?
Applicants were referred to the OSBDC 2009 03 program announcement link for the full requirements and application instructions.
Who can applicants contact with questions about this opportunity?
Questions were directed to SBA's Office of Small Business Development Centers via email at osbdc@sba.gov.
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