Opportunity Information: Apply for OWBO 2011 01 1
Apply for OWBO 2011 01 1
- The Small Business Administration in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Womens 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 5, 2011 and posted on Aug 5, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 5, 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 $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).
- Only private, 501(c) certified non profit organizations that are located within and will provide services to the population of Idaho as outlined in Program Announcement OWBO 2011 01 1, Section 3.2 will be considered.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Womens Business Center Initial Grant (Funding Opportunity Number OWBO 2011 01 1) is a discretionary SBA funding opportunity that supports the creation or operation of a Womens Business Center (WBC) serving Idaho. The SBA, through its Office of Womens Business Ownership, is seeking one qualified organization to run a WBC as a clearly identifiable program or project that delivers technical assistance to women entrepreneurs. The core purpose is to help women who are starting or growing businesses build practical skills in areas like financing, management, marketing, and other business development topics described in the full program announcement. A key program expectation is that a representative share of the clients served must be socially and economically disadvantaged, meaning the center must demonstrate meaningful reach to underserved populations rather than serving only the general business community.
Only private, IRS-recognized 501(c) certified nonprofit organizations located in Idaho and proposing to serve the population of Idaho (as specified in Section 3.2 of the program announcement) are eligible to apply. The WBC can be housed within a larger economic development organization and may leverage that organizations staff, facilities, or partner network, but it cannot be an informal add-on; it must be structured, branded, and managed as a distinct program or project with its own identity and deliverables.
The award is made as a cooperative agreement, which typically means SBA will have substantial involvement in oversight and coordination compared with a standard grant. The initial award covers a base year, and SBA may exercise up to four additional option years, for a potential five-year project period total. Continued funding beyond the base year depends on two things: whether federal funds remain available and whether the WBC performs well during the prior year. The program is authorized under the Small Business Act, specifically Sections 2(h) and 29 (15 U.S.C. 631(h) and 656), as amended.
Funding for the opportunity is listed at an estimated total of $150,000, with an award ceiling of $150,000 and an award floor of $0, and SBA expects to make one award. The CFDA number associated with this program is 59.043 (Womens Business Ownership Assistance). Applications were originally posted August 5, 2011, with a closing date of September 5, 2011, and an archive date of September 6, 2011.
A major requirement of this opportunity is cost sharing. The selected recipient must provide non-federal matching funds at a ratio of one non-federal dollar for every two federal dollars in years 1 and 2, then a stricter one-to-one match (one non-federal dollar for each federal dollar) in years 3 through 5. At least 50 percent of the non-federal match must be cash, and cash can include program income such as fees generated from services. The remaining portion of the match may be satisfied with in-kind contributions, such as donated space, volunteer time, or other allowable non-cash support, as long as it meets the program rules.
For applicants needing the complete requirements, service expectations, and submission instructions, SBA points to the full Program Announcement OWBO 2011 01 1. Questions or access issues are directed to the SBA Office of Womens Business Ownership at 202-205-6673, with an electronic mailbox also referenced for questions related to the announcement.
Womens Business Center Initial Grant (OWBO 2011 01 1) - Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the Womens Business Center (WBC) Initial Grant (OWBO 2011 01 1)?
It is a discretionary Small Business Administration (SBA) funding opportunity intended to support the creation or operation of a Womens Business Center (WBC) serving Idaho. SBA, through its Office of Womens Business Ownership (OWBO), is seeking one qualified organization to run the WBC as a clearly identifiable program or project.
2) What is the main purpose of the funded Womens Business Center?
The core purpose is to deliver technical assistance to women entrepreneurs, especially those starting or growing businesses, by building practical skills in areas such as financing, management, marketing, and other business development topics described in the full program announcement.
3) Who is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) through its Office of Womens Business Ownership (OWBO).
4) How many awards does SBA expect to make?
SBA expects to make one award.
5) What type of funding instrument is used for this award?
The award is made as a cooperative agreement, which typically means SBA will have substantial involvement in oversight and coordination compared with a standard grant.
6) What is the estimated funding amount and maximum award size?
The estimated total funding is $150,000. The award ceiling is $150,000 and the award floor is $0.
7) What is the project period length?
The initial award covers a base year, and SBA may exercise up to four additional option years, for a potential total project period of five years.
8) Is funding guaranteed for all five years?
No. Continued funding beyond the base year depends on whether federal funds remain available and whether the WBC performs well during the prior year.
9) What legal authority authorizes this program?
The program is authorized under the Small Business Act, specifically Sections 2(h) and 29 (15 U.S.C. 631(h) and 656), as amended.
10) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 59.043, titled Womens Business Ownership Assistance.
11) Who is eligible to apply?
Only private, IRS-recognized 501(c) certified nonprofit organizations located in Idaho and proposing to serve the population of Idaho (as specified in Section 3.2 of the program announcement) are eligible to apply.
12) Does the applicant have to be located in Idaho?
Yes. Eligibility is limited to private, IRS-recognized 501(c) certified nonprofit organizations located in Idaho.
13) Does the proposed center have to serve Idaho specifically?
Yes. The applicant must propose to serve the population of Idaho as specified in Section 3.2 of the program announcement.
14) Can a Womens Business Center be operated within a larger organization?
Yes. The WBC can be housed within a larger economic development organization and may leverage that organizations staff, facilities, or partner network.
15) If the WBC is housed within a larger organization, does it have to be separate in any way?
Yes. It cannot be an informal add-on. It must be structured, branded, and managed as a distinct program or project with its own identity and deliverables.
16) What kinds of services is the WBC expected to provide?
The WBC is expected to provide technical assistance that helps women entrepreneurs build practical business skills, including (but not limited to) financing, management, marketing, and other business development topics described in the full program announcement.
17) Is there an expectation to serve underserved communities?
Yes. A key program expectation is that a representative share of the clients served must be socially and economically disadvantaged. The center must demonstrate meaningful reach to underserved populations rather than serving only the general business community.
18) What does "socially and economically disadvantaged" mean in this context?
The announcement states that the WBC must demonstrate meaningful reach to underserved populations and that a representative share of clients served must be socially and economically disadvantaged. Specific definitions or thresholds beyond this expectation are referenced as part of the program requirements.
19) Is cost sharing (matching funds) required?
Yes. Cost sharing is a major requirement of this opportunity.
20) What is the required matching ratio in years 1 and 2?
In years 1 and 2, the selected recipient must provide non-federal matching funds at a ratio of one non-federal dollar for every two federal dollars.
21) What is the required matching ratio in years 3 through 5?
In years 3 through 5, the match requirement becomes one-to-one: one non-federal dollar for each federal dollar.
22) Does the match have to be cash?
At least 50 percent of the non-federal match must be cash.
23) Can program income count toward the cash match?
Yes. Cash can include program income, such as fees generated from services.
24) Can in-kind contributions be used for the match?
Yes. The remaining portion of the match (beyond the required cash portion) may be satisfied with in-kind contributions, such as donated space, volunteer time, or other allowable non-cash support, as long as it meets the program rules.
25) What are examples of allowable in-kind contributions mentioned?
Examples listed include donated space and volunteer time, along with other allowable non-cash support that meets program rules.
26) Where can applicants find the full requirements and instructions?
SBA directs applicants to the full Program Announcement: OWBO 2011 01 1, which contains complete requirements, service expectations, and submission instructions.
27) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OWBO 2011 01 1.
28) When was the application originally posted and when did it close?
Applications were originally posted on August 5, 2011, with a closing date of September 5, 2011. The archive date is September 6, 2011.
29) Who should applicants contact with questions or access issues?
Questions or access issues are directed to the SBA Office of Womens Business Ownership at 202-205-6673. An electronic mailbox is also referenced for questions related to the announcement.
30) What state is specifically targeted by this opportunity?
This opportunity is specifically intended to support a Womens Business Center serving Idaho, and eligible applicants must be located in Idaho and propose to serve Idaho.
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