Opportunity Information: Apply for VBOC 2008 003
Apply for VBOC 2008 003
- The Small Business Administration in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Veterans 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 Jun 26, 2008 and posted on May 16, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2008 Closing date has been extended to July 15, 2008 at 1159 pm 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 $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 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 applicant for the VBOC program is a responsible educational institution, private business, veteran s nonprofit community based organization, and Federal, State and local departments and agencies for the establishment and implementation of outreach business assistance programs for discharging service members and reserve component members and their families, veterans and service disabled veterans.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) Program opportunity (Program Announcement No. VBOC 2008 003) is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) discretionary funding competition that will make a cooperative agreement award to support a Veteran-focused business assistance project. The purpose of the award is to operate a VBOC project that delivers hands-on, practical support to veterans who own or want to start businesses, including service-disabled veterans, members of the U.S. Military Reserve Components, and separating service members who are eligible for the Department of Defense/Department of Labor Transition Assistance Program.
The funded project is expected to provide a wide range of entrepreneurial support services, not just one-time workshops. SBA highlights outreach and initial assessment of client needs, along with both short- and long-term business training, one-on-one counseling, and technical assistance. The program also emphasizes “directed referring,” meaning the VBOC should actively connect clients to other appropriate resources (for example, specialized lenders, procurement assistance, or other SBA or community programs) rather than simply offering general information. In addition, electronic or online assistance is specifically included, so the project should be prepared to support clients through digital tools and remote service delivery where appropriate.
Structurally, this opportunity is set up as a cooperative agreement rather than a traditional grant, which typically means SBA expects a closer working relationship with the recipient during the project, including coordination around program goals, performance expectations, and oversight. The overall project period described in the announcement is five years, but funding is organized in annual increments: an initial 12-month budget period with the possibility of up to four additional option years, generally contingent on performance, continued need, and availability of funds.
Funding for this specific posting is relatively modest and targeted. SBA lists an estimated total funding amount of $150,000 with an award ceiling of $150,000 and an award floor of $0. Only one award was expected under this funding opportunity. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility is broad, but oriented toward capable organizations that can credibly deliver business assistance programming to the Veteran community. SBA states that eligible applicants include responsible educational institutions, private businesses, veterans nonprofit community-based organizations, and federal, state, and local departments and agencies. Although the narrative description references awards to eligible nonprofit organizations, the eligibility language indicates multiple entity types may qualify depending on the specific eligibility clarifications in the full announcement. The funded work falls under the Business and Commerce activity category and corresponds to CFDA 59.044 (Veterans Outreach Program).
Key dates show this was posted on May 16, 2008, with an original closing date of June 17, 2008, later extended to July 15, 2008 at 11:59 pm Eastern, and archived July 16, 2008. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement at the time, SBA provided a contact point: Ramona Peyton (202-619-1690) and an email address associated with the VBOC 2008 003 opportunity, along with a link directing interested parties to the SBA Veterans website for additional program information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) Program (Program Announcement No. VBOC 2008 003)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) Program competition (Program Announcement No. VBOC 2008 003). It is a discretionary funding competition to make a cooperative agreement award to support a Veteran-focused business assistance project.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is a cooperative agreement, not a traditional grant. The announcement indicates SBA expects a closer working relationship with the recipient during the project, including coordination on program goals, performance expectations, and oversight.
What is the purpose of the award?
The purpose is to operate a VBOC project that delivers hands-on, practical support to Veterans who own or want to start businesses. This includes service-disabled Veterans, members of the U.S. Military Reserve Components, and separating service members eligible for the Department of Defense/Department of Labor Transition Assistance Program.
Who is the project intended to serve?
The project is intended to serve Veterans who own or want to start a business, including service-disabled Veterans, members of the U.S. Military Reserve Components, and separating service members eligible for the Transition Assistance Program (DoD/DoL TAP).
What types of services is the funded VBOC project expected to provide?
The funded project is expected to provide a wide range of entrepreneurial support services beyond one-time workshops. SBA highlights outreach and initial assessment of client needs, short- and long-term business training, one-on-one counseling, and technical assistance.
Does the announcement emphasize outreach and needs assessment?
Yes. SBA specifically highlights outreach and an initial assessment of client needs as part of the expected service approach.
Is one-on-one counseling and technical assistance required or optional?
The announcement describes one-on-one counseling and technical assistance as core parts of the expected services, alongside business training and outreach.
What does "directed referring" mean in this opportunity?
"Directed referring" means the VBOC should actively connect clients to other appropriate resources (such as specialized lenders, procurement assistance, or other SBA or community programs), rather than only providing general information.
Are online or electronic services allowed under this opportunity?
Yes. Electronic or online assistance is specifically included, and the project is expected to be prepared to support clients through digital tools and remote service delivery where appropriate.
What is the total estimated funding amount and maximum award size?
SBA lists an estimated total funding amount of $150,000. The award ceiling is $150,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0.
How many awards were expected under this posting?
Only one award was expected under this funding opportunity.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The posting indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the award.
How long is the project period?
The overall project period described is five years, organized into annual increments.
How is the funding structured over the project period?
Funding is organized as an initial 12-month budget period with the possibility of up to four additional option years. Continued funding is generally contingent on performance, continued need, and availability of funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include responsible educational institutions, private businesses, veterans nonprofit community-based organizations, and federal, state, and local departments and agencies. The narrative description references awards to eligible nonprofit organizations, while the eligibility language indicates multiple entity types may qualify depending on clarifications in the full announcement.
What is the activity category and CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The funded work falls under the Business and Commerce activity category and corresponds to CFDA 59.044 (Veterans Outreach Program).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on May 16, 2008. The original closing date was June 17, 2008, and it was later extended to July 15, 2008 at 11:59 pm Eastern.
When was the opportunity archived?
The announcement was archived on July 16, 2008.
Who was the SBA contact for applicants needing help accessing the full announcement?
SBA listed Ramona Peyton as the contact point, with phone number (202) 619-1690, and provided an email address associated with the VBOC 2008 003 opportunity.
Where could applicants find additional program information?
The posting included a link directing interested parties to the SBA Veterans website for additional program information.
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