Opportunity Information: Apply for VBOC 2015 02
Apply for VBOC 2015 02
- The Small Business Administration in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Veteran Business Outreach Center Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 59.044 Veterans Outreach Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 16, 2015 and posted on Jan 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 17, 2015 The closing date is February 17, 2015 at 1159pm EST.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $350,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 14 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC) Program opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number VBOC 2015 02) was a Small Business Administration (SBA) discretionary funding announcement designed to expand business support services for the military-connected entrepreneur community. The SBA sought proposals from qualified public and private organizations across all SBA regions to operate or support Veteran Business Outreach Center services. The core aim was to strengthen the capacity of organizations that can deliver hands-on, practical assistance to veterans and other eligible participants who want to start a business, grow an existing small business, or diversify into new markets.
The funded work focused on direct entrepreneurial assistance, including counseling and training; technical support; and financial skill development intended to improve day-to-day business decision making. The announcement emphasized comprehensive business assessments and mentoring, meaning awardees were expected to help clients evaluate readiness, identify gaps, and build realistic plans to move forward. The target population included veteran entrepreneurs, service-disabled veterans, active-duty service members, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and military spouses and survivors who are pursuing small business ownership or expansion.
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates a more involved relationship with the federal agency than a standard grant, often including ongoing collaboration, guidance, or programmatic oversight from SBA during the performance period. The funding activity category was listed as Business and Commerce, and the program was associated with CFDA number 59.044 (Veterans Outreach Program). The SBA anticipated making 14 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $4,000,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between an award floor of $180,000 and an award ceiling of $350,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated in the opportunity summary.
Applications had strict submission rules and deadlines. Proposals had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and only that submission method was allowed. The deadline was February 17, 2015 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time; late proposals were to be rejected without review. The opportunity was posted January 13, 2015, with an original closing date matching the final closing date, and it was later archived on March 19, 2015.
Eligibility was broadly described as “Others” with additional clarification to be found in the full synopsis/announcement, meaning interested applicants were expected to consult the official notice for the specific eligibility criteria and any limitations on applicant type. For further details, the SBA provided an additional information link hosted on sba.gov and listed a program contact: Janet Moorman at the U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Veterans Business Development, reachable by phone at (202) 205-7419 or by email at janet.moorman@sba.gov.
Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC) Program (Funding Opportunity Number VBOC 2015 02) FAQs
What is the VBOC Program opportunity (VBOC 2015 02)?
The Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC) Program opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number VBOC 2015 02) was a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) discretionary funding announcement intended to expand business support services for the military-connected entrepreneur community across all SBA regions.
What was the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The core aim was to strengthen the capacity of qualified public and private organizations that can deliver hands-on, practical assistance to eligible military-connected individuals who want to start a business, grow an existing small business, or diversify into new markets.
Who was the SBA looking for as applicants?
The SBA sought proposals from qualified public and private organizations across all SBA regions to operate or support Veteran Business Outreach Center services. Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others," with additional specifics expected to be provided in the full synopsis/announcement.
What types of activities or services were expected to be funded?
Funded work focused on direct entrepreneurial assistance, including counseling and training, technical support, and financial skill development intended to improve day-to-day business decision making. The announcement also emphasized comprehensive business assessments and mentoring.
What does "hands-on, practical assistance" mean in this context?
Based on the announcement summary, "hands-on, practical assistance" referred to direct support such as counseling and training, technical support, and financial skill development, along with business assessments and mentoring to help clients identify gaps and build realistic plans.
What was meant by comprehensive business assessments and mentoring?
Awardees were expected to help clients evaluate their readiness, identify gaps, and develop realistic plans to move forward, supported by mentoring and practical guidance.
Who was the target population served by VBOC-funded services?
The target population included veteran entrepreneurs, service-disabled veterans, active-duty service members, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and military spouses and survivors pursuing small business ownership or expansion.
Was this award a grant or something else?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement. That typically indicates a more involved relationship with the federal agency than a standard grant, often including ongoing collaboration, guidance, or programmatic oversight from SBA during the performance period.
What was the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category was listed as Business and Commerce.
What CFDA number was associated with this program?
The program was associated with CFDA number 59.044, identified as the Veterans Outreach Program.
How many awards did SBA expect to make?
The SBA anticipated making 14 awards under this announcement.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $4,000,000.
What was the expected funding range for individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to fall between an award floor of $180,000 and an award ceiling of $350,000.
Was there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated in the opportunity summary.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Proposals had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and only that submission method was allowed.
Were paper submissions or emailed applications allowed?
No. The announcement specified that proposals must be submitted through Grants.gov and that only this submission method was allowed.
What was the application deadline?
The deadline was February 17, 2015 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
What happened if an application was submitted late?
Late proposals were to be rejected without review.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 13, 2015.
Was the closing date ever extended?
The summary indicates the original closing date matched the final closing date (February 17, 2015), which suggests there was no extension reflected in the information provided.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on March 19, 2015.
Where could applicants find the official details and eligibility specifics?
The summary notes that eligibility was listed as "Others" with clarification expected in the full synopsis/announcement. An additional information link was provided by SBA on sba.gov for further details.
Who was the program contact for questions about this opportunity?
The program contact listed was Janet Moorman at the U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Veterans Business Development.
How could applicants reach the program contact?
Janet Moorman could be reached by phone at (202) 205-7419 or by email at janet.moorman@sba.gov.
What SBA office was associated with this opportunity?
The contact information identifies the Office of Veterans Business Development as the associated SBA office.
What kinds of entrepreneurs were intended to benefit from the services supported by this funding?
The services were intended to benefit eligible military-connected entrepreneurs seeking to start a business, grow an existing small business, or diversify into new markets, including veterans, service-disabled veterans, active-duty service members, Reserve and National Guard members, and military spouses and survivors.
What was the purpose of financial skill development under this opportunity?
The stated purpose was to improve day-to-day business decision making through financial skill development as part of the broader counseling, training, and technical assistance offered by awardees.
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