Opportunity Information: Apply for OWBO 2011 02
Apply for OWBO 2011 02
- The Small Business Administration in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "WBC Renewal Grant" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 59.043 Womens Business Ownership Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 9, 2011 and posted on Feb 9, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 11, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,058,047.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $123,367.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 41 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- ONLY Private, 501(c) certified nonprofit organizations that are currently in SBA s WBC program that will have successfully completed an initial 5 year WBC grant, a 5 year sustainability WBC grant, or those centers that will have successfully completed a 3 year renewal WBC grant by September 29, 2011 and that meet all other criteria identified in Section III Eligibility Information of Program Announcement OWBO 2011 02.
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Opportunity Summary:
The WBC Renewal Grant is a Small Business Administration (SBA) funding opportunity run through the Office of Womens Business Ownership (OWBO) to continue supporting Womens Business Centers (WBCs) that are already part of the SBA WBC program. The purpose is renewal funding, meaning it is designed to keep established centers operating and delivering technical assistance to women entrepreneurs, including both people who are just starting to explore business ownership and those who already run established businesses. A key program requirement is that a representative share of the clients served by each funded center must be socially and economically disadvantaged, reflecting the program focus on expanding access to business support for underserved communities. Funded centers are expected to provide hands-on assistance and training in core small business areas such as finance, management, marketing, and other topics identified in the program announcement.
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which typically means the SBA is not only providing funds but also expects ongoing collaboration, oversight, and program involvement beyond what is common in a simple grant. The funding activity category is listed as Business and Commerce. The SBA anticipated making about 41 awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $5,058,047. Individual awards could be up to an award ceiling of $123,367, and the listed award floor is $0. Cost sharing or matching is required, so recipients must contribute non-federal resources according to the rules laid out in the full announcement.
Eligibility is narrow and aimed only at existing SBA-affiliated WBCs that are already in the program and reaching a defined point in their grant lifecycle. Applicants had to be private, 501(c) certified nonprofit organizations currently participating in the SBA WBC program and scheduled to have successfully completed one of the following by September 29, 2011: an initial 5-year WBC grant, a 5-year sustainability WBC grant, or a 3-year renewal WBC grant. Beyond those baseline requirements, applicants also had to meet the additional criteria detailed in Section III of Program Announcement OWBO 2011 02, which is where the SBA typically spells out compliance expectations, performance standards, documentation requirements, and other program conditions.
The opportunity was posted on February 9, 2011, with the application closing date set for March 11, 2011, and it was archived on March 12, 2011. The funding opportunity number is OWBO 2011 02, and the CFDA program number associated with it is 59.043 (Womens Business Ownership Assistance). For applicants or stakeholders who needed help accessing the full announcement, the SBA provided a contact point through the Office of Womens Business Ownership, including a phone number (202-205-6673) and an email contact for the OWBO.
WBC Renewal Grant (OWBO 2011 02) FAQs
What is the WBC Renewal Grant?
The WBC Renewal Grant is a Small Business Administration (SBA) funding opportunity administered through the Office of Women's Business Ownership (OWBO) to provide renewal funding for Women's Business Centers (WBCs) that are already part of the SBA WBC program.
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is renewal funding to help established, SBA-affiliated Women's Business Centers continue operating and continue delivering technical assistance and training to women entrepreneurs.
Who is this opportunity designed to serve through the funded centers?
Funded centers are expected to serve women entrepreneurs across the spectrum, including people who are just beginning to explore business ownership and owners of established businesses.
Is there a target population requirement for clients served?
Yes. A key program requirement is that a representative share of the clients served by each funded center must be socially and economically disadvantaged, consistent with the program focus on expanding access to business support for underserved communities.
What types of services are funded centers expected to provide?
Funded centers are expected to provide hands-on assistance and training in core small business areas such as finance, management, marketing, and other topics identified in the program announcement.
What type of federal award is this?
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the SBA provides funding and also expects ongoing collaboration, oversight, and program involvement beyond what is typical for a standard grant.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is listed as Business and Commerce.
How many awards did SBA anticipate making?
SBA anticipated making about 41 awards under this announcement.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount for this opportunity was $5,058,047.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
Individual awards could be up to the award ceiling of $123,367.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The listed award floor is $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning recipients must contribute non-federal resources according to the rules described in the full announcement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to existing SBA-affiliated Women's Business Centers already participating in the SBA WBC program, and applicants had to be private, 501(c) certified nonprofit organizations meeting the timing and other criteria described in the announcement.
What grant lifecycle milestone did an applicant need to reach to be eligible?
Applicants needed to be scheduled to have successfully completed one of the following by September 29, 2011: an initial 5-year WBC grant, a 5-year sustainability WBC grant, or a 3-year renewal WBC grant.
Were there additional eligibility or compliance requirements beyond nonprofit status and program participation?
Yes. Applicants also had to meet the additional criteria detailed in Section III of Program Announcement OWBO 2011 02, which typically covers compliance expectations, performance standards, documentation requirements, and other program conditions.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is OWBO 2011 02.
What is the CFDA program number for this opportunity?
The CFDA program number associated with this opportunity is 59.043 (Women's Business Ownership Assistance).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 9, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was March 11, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on March 12, 2011.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
For help accessing the full announcement, the SBA provided a contact point through the Office of Women's Business Ownership (OWBO).
What contact information was provided for OWBO?
The provided OWBO contact information included a phone number (202-205-6673) and an email contact for the OWBO.
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