Opportunity Information: Apply for OWBO 2009 01 1
Apply for OWBO 2009 01 1
- The Small Business Administration in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Womens Business Center Initial Grants" 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 Jul 27, 2009 and posted on Jul 27, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 24, 2009. (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 non profit organizations certified under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that provide technical assistance to small business concerns owned and controlled by women and that meet all other criteria identified in the Program Announcement OWBO 2009 01 1, Section III Eligibility Information may apply for this award.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Womens Business Center Initial Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number OWBO 2009 01 1) is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) discretionary funding competition designed to launch a new, community-based Womens Business Center (WBC) in South Dakota. The purpose is to fund an organization that can deliver hands-on technical assistance to women entrepreneurs, including both people just starting out and established business owners. The center is expected to provide practical support across core small business functions such as finance, management, marketing, and other training or counseling areas specified in the official program announcement. A key program expectation is that a representative portion of the clients served must be socially and economically disadvantaged, meaning the center needs a clear plan to reach and meaningfully serve populations facing structural barriers to business ownership and growth.
Eligibility is limited to private nonprofit organizations that are certified under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and that provide technical assistance to small business concerns owned and controlled by women. Applicants also must meet all requirements described in Section III (Eligibility Information) of Program Announcement OWBO 2009 01 1. The WBC can be hosted within a larger economic development organization and leverage that host organizations resources, but it must be clearly identifiable as a separate, distinct program or project rather than an informal set of services embedded without its own identity and structure. The legal authority for the program comes from the Small Business Act, specifically Sections 2(h) and 29 (15 U.S.C. 631(h) and 656), as amended.
Funding is provided as a cooperative agreement rather than a traditional grant, which generally indicates SBA expects substantial involvement or coordination during the project period (for example, alignment with federal program goals, oversight, and performance monitoring). SBA anticipated making one award under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $150,000 and an award ceiling of $150,000 (the award floor is listed as $0). The initial award covers a base year (year one). The agreement can be extended for up to four additional option years (years two through five), but those option years are not guaranteed; they depend on future funding availability and the centers demonstrated performance in prior years.
A cost sharing requirement applies. In years one and two, the award recipient must provide non-federal matching funds at a rate of $1 non-federal for every $2 federal dollars. In years three through five, the match becomes dollar-for-dollar, meaning $1 non-federal for every $1 federal dollar. The match can be a blend of cash and in-kind support, but the rules require that at least 50 percent of the non-federal match be cash (including program income), and no more than 50 percent can be in-kind contributions. This structure means an applicant needs a credible fundraising and sustainability plan, including committed cash support, not just donated space, volunteer time, or other non-cash resources.
The opportunity was posted July 27, 2009, with an application deadline of August 24, 2009, and an archive date of August 25, 2009. The program is listed under CFDA 59.043 (Womens Business Ownership Assistance) and falls under the Business and Commerce activity category. For those needing the full announcement or having access issues, SBA provided a contact through the Office of Womens Business Ownership (phone 202-205-6673), with an email contact referenced for program announcement questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Women's Business Center Initial Grants (OWBO 2009 01 1)
What is the Women's Business Center (WBC) Initial Grants opportunity?
This is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) discretionary funding competition to launch a new, community-based Women's Business Center (WBC) in South Dakota. The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number OWBO 2009 01 1.
What is the purpose of this funding?
The purpose is to fund an organization that can deliver hands-on technical assistance to women entrepreneurs, including both startups and established business owners. The center is expected to provide practical support across core small business functions such as finance, management, marketing, and other training or counseling areas specified in the official program announcement.
Where will the new Women's Business Center be located?
The competition is designed to launch a new Women's Business Center in South Dakota.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to private nonprofit organizations that are certified under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and that provide technical assistance to small business concerns owned and controlled by women. Applicants must also meet all requirements described in Section III (Eligibility Information) of Program Announcement OWBO 2009 01 1.
Can a Women's Business Center be hosted inside a larger organization?
Yes. A WBC can be hosted within a larger economic development organization and may leverage the host organization's resources. However, it must be clearly identifiable as a separate, distinct program or project, not simply an informal set of embedded services without its own identity and structure.
What type of funding instrument is used: grant or cooperative agreement?
Funding is provided as a cooperative agreement rather than a traditional grant. This generally indicates SBA expects substantial involvement or coordination during the project period, such as alignment with federal program goals, oversight, and performance monitoring.
How many awards does SBA expect to make under this announcement?
SBA anticipated making one award under this announcement.
What is the estimated award amount and maximum funding?
The estimated total funding amount is $150,000, and the award ceiling is $150,000. The award floor is listed as $0.
What is the project period for the initial award?
The initial award covers a base year (year one).
Can the cooperative agreement be extended beyond the first year?
Yes. The agreement can be extended for up to four additional option years (years two through five). Option years are not guaranteed and depend on future funding availability and the center's demonstrated performance in prior years.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing requirement applies throughout the potential five-year period, with different match rates depending on the year.
What is the matching requirement in years one and two?
In years one and two, the recipient must provide non-federal matching funds at a rate of $1 non-federal for every $2 federal dollars.
What is the matching requirement in years three through five?
In years three through five, the match becomes dollar-for-dollar: $1 non-federal for every $1 federal dollar.
Can the non-federal match include in-kind support?
Yes. The match can be a blend of cash and in-kind support, but there are limits on how much can be in-kind versus cash.
How much of the match must be cash versus in-kind?
At least 50 percent of the non-federal match must be cash (including program income), and no more than 50 percent may be in-kind contributions.
What does the cash-versus-in-kind rule mean for applicants?
It means applicants need a credible fundraising and sustainability plan with committed cash support, not only donated space, volunteer time, or other non-cash resources.
Who is the intended client population for services?
The center is expected to serve women entrepreneurs, including both people just starting out and established business owners.
Is there a requirement to serve socially and economically disadvantaged clients?
Yes. A key program expectation is that a representative portion of the clients served must be socially and economically disadvantaged. The center must have a clear plan to reach and meaningfully serve populations facing structural barriers to business ownership and growth.
What kinds of services are expected from the Women's Business Center?
The center is expected to deliver hands-on technical assistance and practical training or counseling across core small business functions such as finance, management, marketing, and other areas specified in the official program announcement.
What is the legal authority for this program?
The legal authority comes from the Small Business Act, specifically Sections 2(h) and 29 (15 U.S.C. 631(h) and 656), as amended.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The program is listed under CFDA 59.043, titled Women's Business Ownership Assistance.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity falls under the Business and Commerce activity category.
When was the opportunity posted and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on July 27, 2009. The application deadline was August 24, 2009. The archive date was August 25, 2009.
Who can be contacted for the full announcement or access issues?
SBA provided a contact through the Office of Women's Business Ownership (OWBO) at 202-205-6673. An email contact was also referenced for program announcement questions.
Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility requirements?
Detailed eligibility requirements are described in Section III (Eligibility Information) of Program Announcement OWBO 2009 01 1.
Does the announcement specify any performance expectations tied to future years of funding?
Yes. Any option years (years two through five) depend on future funding availability and the center's demonstrated performance in prior years.
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