Opportunity Information: Apply for OWBO 2010 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 Dec 31, 2009 and posted on Dec 31, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 28, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $14,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $119,879.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only private nonprofit organizations certified under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that have successfully completed either a 5 year WBC initial grant or a 5 year WBC sustainability grant and that continue to meet the program criteria as provided in the Eligibility section of Program Announcement OWBO 2010 02 may apply for this award.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Womens Business Center Renewal Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number OWBO 2010 02) is a U.S. Small Business Administration program designed to keep existing SBA-supported Womens Business Centers (WBCs) operating and delivering services after they have already completed a full five-year funding cycle. It specifically invites WBCs that have successfully finished either a five-year WBC initial grant or a five-year WBC sustainability grant, and that still meet all program eligibility and performance criteria described in Program Announcement OWBO 2010 02, to apply for a three-year renewal. The goal is continuity: helping established WBCs maintain and expand technical assistance services for women entrepreneurs in their communities rather than starting new centers from scratch.
Funding is issued as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the SBA expects an active relationship with the awardee during implementation (more involvement than a typical grant). Awards are made for a base year first, and then the SBA may choose to exercise up to two additional option years. Those additional years are not automatic; they depend on the availability of federal funds and on the WBCs performance in the prior year. In total, the announcement anticipated about 25 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $14,000,000. The listed award ceiling is $119,879, with no stated award floor.
Programmatically, the grant supports the ongoing operations of SBA Womens Business Centers, which are local programs or projects funded in part by the SBA to provide training, counseling, and other forms of technical assistance to women entrepreneurs. The centers serve both nascent entrepreneurs (people still developing their business idea or preparing to launch) and owners of existing businesses who need support to stabilize or grow. A WBC can be housed within a larger economic development organization and can use that organizations broader resources, but it must remain a clearly identifiable, separate program or project within that host entity.
A key requirement is that the WBC serve a representative number of clients who are socially and economically disadvantaged, reinforcing the programs emphasis on reaching women who face systemic barriers to business ownership and growth. In terms of service content, renewal grant recipients are expected to provide assistance in core business areas such as finance, management, and marketing, along with other technical assistance areas specified in the OWBO 2010 02 program announcement. The legal authority for the program is grounded in the Small Business Act, specifically Sections 2(h) and 29 (15 U.S.C. 631(h) and 656), as amended.
Cost sharing is mandatory. Awardees must provide a one-to-one match, meaning one non-federal dollar for every federal dollar awarded. The match can include in-kind contributions, but only up to 50 percent of the required match may be in-kind; at least 50 percent must be cash. This structure is meant to ensure the center has strong local financial backing and the ability to sustain high-quality services.
Eligibility is narrowly defined. Applicants must be private nonprofit organizations certified under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and they must already be established WBC operators that have completed the prior five-year grant period (initial or sustainability) successfully and continue to meet all eligibility requirements in the announcement. This is not an open competition for new organizations looking to start a WBC; it is a renewal pathway for existing, proven centers.
Administratively, the opportunity falls under the discretionary category, uses the cooperative agreement funding instrument, and is associated with CFDA number 59.043 (Womens Business Ownership Assistance). The notice was posted December 31, 2009, and the application closing date was January 28, 2010, with the archive date of January 29, 2010. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the SBA Office of Womens Business Ownership is the listed point of contact (phone 202-205-6673), and the announcement includes a link to the OWBO 2010 02 Program Announcement for full requirements and instructions.
Womens Business Center Renewal Grants (OWBO 2010 02) - FAQs
What is the Womens Business Center Renewal Grants opportunity (OWBO 2010 02)?
It is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) funding opportunity intended to keep existing SBA-supported Womens Business Centers (WBCs) operating after they have already completed a full five-year funding cycle. The renewal supports continuity of services rather than launching brand-new centers.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is OWBO 2010 02.
Who is this grant for?
This opportunity is specifically for established Womens Business Centers that have successfully completed either a five-year WBC initial grant or a five-year WBC sustainability grant, and that still meet all eligibility and performance criteria described in Program Announcement OWBO 2010 02.
Can a new organization apply to start a new Womens Business Center?
No. The opportunity is not an open competition for new organizations seeking to start a WBC. It is a renewal pathway intended only for existing, proven WBC operators that have completed the prior five-year grant period successfully and remain eligible.
What type of organization must the applicant be?
Applicants must be private nonprofit organizations certified under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
What is the purpose of the renewal grant?
The stated goal is continuity: helping established WBCs maintain and expand technical assistance services for women entrepreneurs in their communities after a completed five-year funding cycle.
How long is the renewal award period?
The renewal is described as a three-year renewal. Awards are made for a base year first, and then the SBA may choose to exercise up to two additional option years.
Are the option years guaranteed?
No. The additional option years are not automatic. They depend on the availability of federal funds and on the WBCs performance in the prior year.
What funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
Funding is issued as a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
The announcement notes that a cooperative agreement generally means the SBA expects an active relationship with the awardee during implementation, with more involvement than a typical grant.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated about 25 awards.
What was the estimated total funding level?
The estimated total funding level listed was $14,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $119,879.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the provided information.
What activities does the grant support?
The grant supports the ongoing operations of SBA Womens Business Centers, which provide training, counseling, and other forms of technical assistance to women entrepreneurs.
Who do Womens Business Centers serve?
WBCs serve both nascent entrepreneurs (people developing a business idea or preparing to launch) and owners of existing businesses who need help to stabilize or grow.
Are there specific client populations the WBC must serve?
Yes. A key requirement is that the WBC serve a representative number of clients who are socially and economically disadvantaged.
What business topics must renewal recipients cover?
Renewal grant recipients are expected to provide assistance in core business areas such as finance, management, and marketing, along with other technical assistance areas specified in the OWBO 2010 02 program announcement.
Can a Womens Business Center be part of a larger organization?
Yes. A WBC can be housed within a larger economic development organization and use that organizations broader resources, but it must remain a clearly identifiable, separate program or project within that host entity.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. Cost sharing is mandatory.
What is the required match amount?
The required match is one-to-one: one non-federal dollar for every federal dollar awarded.
Can the match include in-kind contributions?
Yes, in-kind contributions are allowed, but only up to 50 percent of the required match may be in-kind.
How much of the match must be cash?
At least 50 percent of the required match must be cash.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 59.043 (Womens Business Ownership Assistance).
What category is this opportunity under?
It is listed under the discretionary category.
What is the legal authority for the program?
The legal authority is grounded in the Small Business Act, specifically Sections 2(h) and 29 (15 U.S.C. 631(h) and 656), as amended.
When was the notice posted?
The notice was posted on December 31, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was January 28, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was January 29, 2010.
Where are the full requirements and instructions described?
The full requirements and instructions are described in Program Announcement OWBO 2010 02, which is referenced as the source for eligibility, performance criteria, required service areas, and application instructions.
Who can applicants contact for help with accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is the SBA Office of Womens Business Ownership at 202-205-6673.
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