Opportunity Information: Apply for OWBO 2009 02
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- The Small Business Administration in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Womens Business Center Renewal 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 Feb 9, 2009 and posted on Dec 22, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 17, 2009. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 33 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 successfully completed either a 5 year initial grant or a 5 year sustainability WBC grant and that continue to meet the program criteria as provided in the Eligibility section of this announcement may apply for this award.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Womens Business Center Renewal Grants opportunity (Program Announcement No. OWBO 2009 02) is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) funding program designed to continue support for established SBA-funded womens business centers (WBCs) that have already completed a full five-year grant cycle. The goal is straightforward: keep effective WBCs operating and expanding their technical assistance to women entrepreneurs, including both people starting businesses and owners trying to grow or stabilize existing companies. These awards are issued as cooperative agreements, meaning SBA remains more actively involved than it would under a typical grant, and the centers are expected to operate in alignment with SBA program requirements and performance expectations.
Only certain organizations can apply. Eligibility is limited to private nonprofit organizations that are certified under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and that have successfully completed either a five-year initial WBC grant or a five-year sustainability WBC grant. In addition, applicants must still meet the program criteria laid out in the announcement's eligibility section. Many WBCs operate as programs housed within larger economic development organizations; this is allowed as long as the WBC is clearly identifiable as a separate program or project and can demonstrate that it delivers the required WBC services rather than being simply a general business service office.
The renewal funding covers a three-year period structured as a base year plus two optional years. SBA may exercise the option years depending on available federal funding and the WBC's performance during the prior year. In practical terms, applicants should expect that continued funding is not automatic; it hinges on measurable results, compliance, and the center's ability to demonstrate effective service delivery. The announcement anticipated about 33 awards, with an award ceiling listed at $100,000 (no stated minimum award floor).
WBCs supported under this program must provide training and counseling and other forms of technical assistance that help women entrepreneurs build skills in finance, management, marketing, and other business topics identified in the program announcement. A key program requirement is that a representative number of clients served by each WBC must be socially and economically disadvantaged, reflecting the program's emphasis on expanding access to business development support for populations that face structural barriers to capital and opportunity.
Cost sharing is a major component of this opportunity. Awardees must provide non-federal matching funds on a 1:1 basis, meaning one non-federal dollar for every federal dollar awarded. The match can include in-kind contributions, but only up to 50% of the required match may be in-kind; at least 50% of the match must be cash. This structure pushes centers to maintain strong local support, diversified funding, and community or partner investment rather than relying solely on federal dollars.
Administratively, this opportunity falls under the SBA, Funding Activity Category "Business and Commerce," and is associated with CFDA number 59.043 (Womens Business Ownership Assistance). The opportunity was posted December 22, 2008, created February 9, 2009, and had a current closing date of February 17, 2009 (with an original closing date of January 21, 2009), indicating an extension window for applications. The legal authority is grounded in the Small Business Act, including sections 2(h) and 29 (15 U.S.C. 631(h) and 656), with specific reference to section 29(m) as amended, which governs the WBC program framework and requirements.
For applicants needing the full details, the announcement references an additional information link to the OWBO 2009 02 program announcement, and provides a contact point through the SBA Office of Womens Business Ownership for assistance accessing the complete announcement materials electronically.
Womens Business Center (WBC) Renewal Grants (Program Announcement No. OWBO 2009 02) - FAQs
1) What is the Womens Business Center Renewal Grants opportunity (OWBO 2009 02)?
It is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) funding opportunity designed to continue support for established, SBA-funded womens business centers (WBCs) that have already completed a full five-year WBC grant cycle. The purpose is to keep effective WBCs operating and expanding technical assistance for women entrepreneurs.
2) What is the main goal of these renewal awards?
The goal is to sustain and expand WBC technical assistance services to women entrepreneurs, including people starting businesses and owners working to grow or stabilize existing companies, while meeting SBA program requirements and performance expectations.
3) What type of federal funding instrument is used for this program?
Awards are issued as cooperative agreements. This means SBA remains more actively involved than it typically would under a standard grant, and the funded centers are expected to operate in alignment with SBA requirements and performance expectations.
4) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to private nonprofit organizations that are certified under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and that have successfully completed either a five-year initial WBC grant or a five-year sustainability WBC grant. Applicants must also continue to meet the program criteria described in the eligibility section of the announcement.
5) Can a WBC apply if it is housed within a larger organization?
Yes. Many WBCs operate as programs within larger economic development organizations. This is allowed as long as the WBC is clearly identifiable as a separate program or project and can demonstrate that it delivers the required WBC services (rather than operating as a general business service office).
6) What is the project period for renewal funding?
The renewal funding covers a three-year period structured as a base year plus two optional years.
7) Are the two optional years guaranteed?
No. SBA may exercise the option years depending on available federal funding and the WBC's performance during the prior year. Continued funding is not automatic and depends on measurable results, compliance, and effective service delivery.
8) How many awards were anticipated under this announcement?
The announcement anticipated about 33 awards.
9) What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling listed in the announcement is $100,000. No minimum award amount was stated.
10) What kinds of services must a funded WBC provide?
WBCs supported under this program must provide training and counseling and other forms of technical assistance that help women entrepreneurs build skills in areas such as finance, management, marketing, and other business topics identified in the program announcement.
11) Does the program have requirements related to the types of clients served?
Yes. A key program requirement is that a representative number of clients served by each WBC must be socially and economically disadvantaged, reflecting the program's emphasis on expanding access to business development support for populations facing structural barriers.
12) Is cost sharing (matching funds) required?
Yes. Awardees must provide non-federal matching funds on a 1:1 basis, meaning one non-federal dollar for every federal dollar awarded.
13) Can the match include in-kind contributions?
Yes, in-kind contributions can count toward the match, but only up to 50% of the required match may be in-kind. At least 50% of the match must be cash.
14) What does the match requirement imply for applicants?
The structure is intended to ensure centers maintain strong local support, diversified funding, and community or partner investment rather than relying only on federal funds.
15) Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), through the SBA Office of Womens Business Ownership (OWBO).
16) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category listed for this opportunity is Business and Commerce.
17) What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 59.043, Womens Business Ownership Assistance.
18) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on December 22, 2008. It had a current closing date of February 17, 2009, with an original closing date of January 21, 2009, indicating the application window was extended.
19) What legal authority governs the WBC program for this announcement?
The legal authority is grounded in the Small Business Act, including sections 2(h) and 29 (15 U.S.C. 631(h) and 656), with specific reference to section 29(m) as amended, which governs the WBC program framework and requirements.
20) Where can applicants find the full program announcement details?
The announcement references an additional information link to the OWBO 2009 02 program announcement and provides a contact point through the SBA Office of Womens Business Ownership for help accessing the complete announcement materials electronically.
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