Opportunity Information: Apply for OWBO 2015 01 2
Apply for OWBO 2015 01 2
- The SBA in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Women's Business Center Initial Phase Grant" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 59.043.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 29, 2015 and posted on Nov 29, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 28, 2016. (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 $85,100.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Women's Business Center Initial Phase Grant (Funding Opportunity Number OWBO 2015 01 2) is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) under CFDA 59.043 in the Business and Commerce category. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the SBA expects to have substantial involvement with awardees during the project period, often through ongoing coordination, guidance, and oversight tied to program goals.
The main purpose of the grant is to fund the start-up phase of new, community-based Women's Business Centers (WBCs). Through this announcement, the SBA planned to make up to six awards to support organizations that will deliver services benefiting women entrepreneurs and small business owners in specific eligible service areas. The targeted locations listed in the opportunity are Alaska, California, Guam, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas, and West Virginia. In practical terms, the funding is meant to help establish new WBC capacity in these geographies by backing organizations that can build or expand local, on-the-ground support for women who are starting or growing businesses.
Eligibility is limited to private, nonprofit organizations that have active 501(c) tax-exempt status recognized by the U.S. Treasury/Internal Revenue Service. The announcement explicitly excludes public nonprofit organizations as well as for-profit businesses, so applicants must be privately governed nonprofits that meet the federal tax-exemption requirement. This restriction signals the program's intent to place WBC start-up responsibilities with mission-driven community organizations rather than government entities or commercial providers.
The award ceiling listed for each cooperative agreement is $85,100, with an expected total of six awards. The opportunity was posted on November 29, 2015, created the same day, and had an application deadline of January 28, 2016 (with the original and current closing dates matching). Overall, the grant is designed as an initial-phase investment to seed new Women's Business Centers in designated locations by funding qualified private nonprofits to begin delivering community-based business development services.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Women's Business Center Initial Phase Grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is OWBO 2015 01 2.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
What program or CFDA number is associated with this grant?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 59.043.
What category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the Business and Commerce category.
What type of award is this?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means the SBA expects to have substantial involvement with awardees during the project period, often through ongoing coordination, guidance, and oversight tied to program goals.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The main purpose is to fund the start-up phase of new, community-based Women's Business Centers (WBCs).
What is being funded during the "initial phase"?
Based on the announcement description, funding supports organizations in establishing new WBC capacity in eligible service areas by helping them build or expand local, on-the-ground support for women who are starting or growing businesses.
How many awards did SBA plan to make under this announcement?
The SBA planned to make up to six awards.
What is the maximum award amount per cooperative agreement?
The award ceiling for each cooperative agreement is $85,100.
Is this a discretionary or formula funding opportunity?
It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to private, nonprofit organizations that have active 501(c) tax-exempt status recognized by the U.S. Treasury/Internal Revenue Service.
Are public nonprofit organizations eligible?
No. The announcement explicitly excludes public nonprofit organizations.
Are for-profit businesses eligible to apply?
No. For-profit businesses are explicitly excluded.
What kind of organizations is SBA trying to fund through this eligibility requirement?
The restriction indicates the program's intent to place WBC start-up responsibilities with mission-driven, privately governed community nonprofits rather than government entities or commercial providers.
What geographic areas are targeted for these new Women's Business Centers?
The eligible service areas listed are Alaska, California, Guam, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas, and West Virginia.
Does the opportunity specify the services to be delivered?
It states that funded organizations will deliver services benefiting women entrepreneurs and small business owners in the eligible service areas, with the goal of providing community-based business development support for women starting or growing businesses.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 29, 2015.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on November 29, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (closing date) was January 28, 2016.
Did the original closing date differ from the current closing date?
No. The original and current closing dates are the same: January 28, 2016.
What overall outcome is this grant intended to support?
It is designed as an initial-phase investment to seed new Women's Business Centers in designated locations by funding qualified private nonprofits to begin delivering community-based business development services.
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