Opportunity Information: Apply for VBOC 2010 002
Apply for VBOC 2010 002
- 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 Mar 29, 2010 and posted on Mar 29, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 28, 2010 Closing date is April 28, 2010 at 1159 pm Eastern Time. (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).
- Eligible Applicants Region X (Washington, Alaska, Oregon, Idaho) Eligibility Explanation 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 grant is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) focused on expanding and delivering business development assistance to the military and veteran community. Issued under SBA Program Announcement No. OVBD 2010 001 (Funding Opportunity Number VBOC 2010 002), this grant supports the establishment and implementation of outreach-based business assistance services for key populations that include separating or discharging service members, Reserve and National Guard component members, their families, veterans, and service-disabled veterans. The overall purpose is to strengthen access to practical training, counseling, and related support that can help these individuals start, grow, or sustain small businesses.
This opportunity is categorized under Business and Commerce and uses a grant as the funding instrument. The SBA anticipated making a single award, with total estimated funding of $150,000. The award amount is fixed in this announcement: the ceiling is $150,000 and the floor is also $150,000, meaning the selected applicant would receive a $150,000 grant award rather than a range of possible amounts. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide matching funds as a condition of award.
Eligibility is limited geographically to SBA Region X, which covers Washington, Alaska, Oregon, and Idaho. Within that region, the SBA indicates that eligible applicants may include responsible educational institutions, private businesses, veterans nonprofit community-based organizations, and federal, state, and local departments and agencies. In practical terms, the SBA is looking for an organization with the capability and accountability to operate an outreach program that delivers business assistance services tailored to the needs of transitioning service members and veterans, including those with service-connected disabilities.
Key dates for this announcement are straightforward. The opportunity was posted and created on March 29, 2010. The application deadline (original and current closing date) is April 28, 2010 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time, and the archive date is April 30, 2010. The program is listed under CFDA number 59.044, identified as the Veterans Outreach Program.
For more details or official reference materials, the SBA provided an additional information link to its Office of Veterans Business Development page: http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/ovbd/index.html. Applicants or interested parties who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically are directed to contact Ramona Peyton at ramona.peyton@sba.gov or by phone at (202) 619-1690.
Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) Program Grant (SBA) - FAQs
What is the Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) Program grant?
The VBOC Program grant is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to expand and deliver business development assistance for the military and veteran community through outreach-based services.
What is the purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to strengthen access to practical training, counseling, and related business support that can help eligible military-connected individuals start, grow, or sustain small businesses.
Who is the grant intended to serve?
The program is designed to support outreach-based business assistance for separating or discharging service members, Reserve and National Guard component members, their families, veterans, and service-disabled veterans.
What kinds of services does the grant support?
The announcement emphasizes outreach-based business assistance services, including practical training, counseling, and related support tailored to the needs of transitioning service members and veterans (including those with service-connected disabilities).
What agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), through its Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD).
Is this a grant or a contract?
This opportunity uses a grant as the funding instrument.
What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under Business and Commerce.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is VBOC 2010 002.
What program announcement number is associated with this grant?
This opportunity was issued under SBA Program Announcement No. OVBD 2010 001.
How many awards does the SBA anticipate making?
The SBA anticipated making a single award.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding for this opportunity is $150,000.
What is the award size (minimum and maximum)?
The award amount is fixed. The ceiling is $150,000 and the floor is $150,000, meaning the selected applicant would receive a $150,000 grant award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide matching funds as a condition of award.
What geographic area is eligible?
Eligibility is limited to SBA Region X, which covers Washington, Alaska, Oregon, and Idaho.
Which types of organizations may be eligible to apply?
Within SBA Region X, eligible applicants may include responsible educational institutions, private businesses, veterans nonprofit community-based organizations, and federal, state, and local departments and agencies.
What kind of applicant is SBA looking for?
The SBA indicates it is looking for an organization with the capability and accountability to operate an outreach program that delivers business assistance services tailored to transitioning service members and veterans, including service-disabled veterans.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 29, 2010.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) is April 28, 2010 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
When is the archive date?
The archive date is April 30, 2010.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 59.044, identified as the Veterans Outreach Program.
Where can applicants find more official information?
The SBA provided an additional information link to its Office of Veterans Business Development page: http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/ovbd/index.html
Who should be contacted if someone cannot access the full announcement electronically?
Applicants or interested parties who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically are directed to contact Ramona Peyton at ramona.peyton@sba.gov or by phone at (202) 619-1690.
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