Opportunity Information: Apply for OWBO 2010 01 1A
Apply for OWBO 2010 01 1A
- The Small Business Administration in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Women s Business Center Initial 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 Aug 16, 2010 and posted on Aug 16, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 27, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only private nonprofit organizations certified under 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that have been providing technical services to women entrepreneurs and that meet the program criteria as provided in the Eligibility section of this Program Announcement may apply for this award.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Women s Business Center Initial Grant (Funding Opportunity Number OWBO 2010 01 1A) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help launch new, community based Women s Business Centers (WBCs). The purpose is to expand access to practical business training and one on one counseling for women entrepreneurs, including both people who are still exploring an idea (nascent entrepreneurs) and existing business owners who want to stabilize or grow. SBA is specifically seeking applicants that will operate a new WBC in one of the eligible locations: Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Texas, Guam, or the Virgin Islands.
This funding is intended for private nonprofit organizations that are certified under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and that already have experience providing technical services to women entrepreneurs. The WBC can be housed within a larger organization, such as an economic development or community based nonprofit, but it must be set up as a clearly identifiable and separate program or project rather than an informal extension of existing services. A key program expectation is that a representative portion of the clients served by each WBC must be socially and economically disadvantaged, reflecting the program s mission to reach women who face systemic barriers to starting and expanding businesses.
Awardees must deliver technical assistance across core small business competency areas. The announcement highlights finance, management, and marketing, along with other business development services described in the full program guidance. In practice, that typically means offering structured training workshops, individualized counseling, and support that helps clients build financial capability, improve operations, refine go to market strategy, and navigate common small business challenges.
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which generally implies closer involvement and oversight by the SBA in how the project is carried out. Successful applicants receive a base year award, with the possibility of up to four additional option years. Continuation into those option years depends on two things: the availability of federal funding and the WBC s performance during the prior year. The award ceiling listed for the opportunity is 150,000, with no stated minimum award amount, and SBA anticipated making three awards under this announcement.
A significant requirement is cost sharing. Recipient organizations must match federal funds at a 1 to 2 ratio for the first two years, meaning the organization contributes two dollars for every one federal dollar during years one and two. For years three through five, the match changes to a 1 to 1 ratio, meaning an equal non federal contribution for each federal dollar. This requirement affects budgeting and fundraising planning and is central to eligibility and long term sustainability for any organization proposing to run a WBC.
The opportunity was posted on Aug 16, 2010, with an application deadline of Aug 27, 2010, and it was archived on Aug 28, 2010. The program is authorized under the Small Business Act, sections 2(h) and 29 (15 U.S.C. 631(h) and 656), as amended. For access issues related to the full announcement, the SBA Office of Women s Business Ownership was listed as the point of contact at (202) 205 6673.
Women s Business Center Initial Grant (OWBO 2010 01 1A) FAQs
What is the Women s Business Center Initial Grant (OWBO 2010 01 1A)?
The Women s Business Center Initial Grant (Funding Opportunity Number OWBO 2010 01 1A) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) intended to help launch new, community based Women s Business Centers (WBCs).
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to expand access to practical business training and one on one counseling for women entrepreneurs. This includes people who are still exploring a business idea (nascent entrepreneurs) as well as existing business owners who want to stabilize or grow.
Who is the federal agency offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), through the SBA Office of Women s Business Ownership (OWBO).
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are private nonprofit organizations that are certified under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and that already have experience providing technical services to women entrepreneurs.
Does the applicant need prior experience serving women entrepreneurs?
Yes. The opportunity specifies that applicant organizations must already have experience providing technical services to women entrepreneurs.
Is this funding for starting a new Women s Business Center or supporting an existing one?
This opportunity is specifically intended to help launch a new, community based Women s Business Center (WBC), not simply expand an informal extension of existing services.
Where must the new Women s Business Center be located?
SBA is specifically seeking applicants that will operate a new WBC in one of the eligible locations: Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Texas, Guam, or the Virgin Islands.
Can a Women s Business Center be housed within a larger organization?
Yes. The WBC can be housed within a larger organization (for example, an economic development organization or community based nonprofit), but it must be set up as a clearly identifiable and separate program or project, rather than an informal extension of existing services.
Are there target populations the WBC is expected to serve?
Yes. A key program expectation is that a representative portion of the clients served must be socially and economically disadvantaged, reflecting the program s mission to reach women who face systemic barriers to starting and expanding businesses.
What services are awardees expected to provide?
Awardees must deliver technical assistance across core small business competency areas. The announcement highlights finance, management, and marketing, along with other business development services described in the full program guidance.
What kinds of support does technical assistance typically include under this program?
Based on the description in the announcement, technical assistance typically includes structured training workshops, individualized counseling, and support that helps clients build financial capability, improve operations, refine go to market strategy, and navigate common small business challenges.
Is this award a standard grant?
No. Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which generally implies closer involvement and oversight by the SBA in how the project is carried out.
How long is the potential period of support?
Successful applicants receive a base year award, with the possibility of up to four additional option years.
What determines whether option years are awarded?
Continuation into option years depends on the availability of federal funding and the WBC s performance during the prior year.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is 150,000.
Is there a minimum award amount stated?
No. The announcement does not state a minimum award amount.
How many awards did SBA anticipate making?
SBA anticipated making three awards under this announcement.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. A significant requirement of this opportunity is cost sharing (matching funds) from the recipient organization.
What is the required cost share for years one and two?
For the first two years, the required match is at a 1 to 2 ratio, meaning the organization contributes two dollars for every one federal dollar during years one and two.
What is the required cost share for years three through five?
For years three through five, the match changes to a 1 to 1 ratio, meaning an equal non federal contribution for each federal dollar.
How does the cost sharing requirement affect applicants?
The cost sharing requirement affects budgeting and fundraising planning and is described as central to eligibility and long term sustainability for any organization proposing to run a Women s Business Center under this opportunity.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on Aug 16, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was Aug 27, 2010.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on Aug 28, 2010.
What law authorizes this program?
The program is authorized under the Small Business Act, sections 2(h) and 29 (15 U.S.C. 631(h) and 656), as amended.
Who was the listed point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, the SBA Office of Women s Business Ownership was listed as the point of contact at (202) 205 6673.
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