The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering the Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs (PRIME) Act Grant. This grant is for providing training and capacity building to microenterprise development organizations (MDOs) and programs. Eligible applicants include MDOs, intermediaries, or Indian tribes with a proven record of assisting disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Funding supports two tracks: Technical Assistance for disadvantaged entrepreneurs, including cooperatives and ex-offenders, and Capacity Building for MDOs to enhance their ability to offer such training. The grant aims to foster microenterprise and entrepreneurship, particularly for underserved communities. A 50% cost-sharing is required, with awards ranging from $50,000 to $250,000, and an estimated 35 awards totaling up to $5 million.
Opportunity ID: 293845
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRIME-2017-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Prime 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 63 |
| Assistance Listings: | 59.050 — Prime Technical Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | May 16, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 23, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 16, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | * Higher Education Institutions are eligible |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Small Business Administration |
| Description: | Opportunity Number: PRIME-2017-01Opportunity Title: Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs ActOpportunity Category: Discretionary CFDA Numbers: 59.050Instrument Type: GrantActivity Category: Business and CommercePosting Date: May 16, 2017Close Date: June 16, 2017Agency Contact: Office of Economic Opportunity E-Mail Address: prime@sba.govEligible Applicants: (See Eligibility Explanation)Eligibility Explanation:An applicant must clearly demonstrate that it is one of the following:A microenterprise development organization or program (or group or Collaborative thereof) such as a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution or similar entity, that has a demonstrated record of delivering microenterprise services to disadvantaged entrepreneurs orAn Intermediary (as defined in Section 8.1) which has experience in delivering technical assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs; orA microenterprise development organization or program (as defined in Section 8.1)that is accountable to a local community, working in conjunction with a State or local government or Indian Tribe; orAn Indian tribe acting on its own, if it can certify that no private organization or program referred to in paragraph in paragraphs (1) exists within its jurisdiction. Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes, 50%. Expected Number of Awards: SBA anticipates issuing approximately 35 awards under this Announcement. The period of performance for this grant will begin during FY 2017. Estimated Total Program Funding: Up to $5 Million Award Ceiling: $250,000 Award Floor: $50,000 Funding Opportunity Text Description: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued Program Announcement No. PRIME-2017-01 to provide training and capacity building grant programs to microenterprise development organizations (MDOs). The Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs Act of 1999 (the PRIME Act) became law on November 12, 1999 with the passage of Pub. L. No. 106-102 (15 U.S.C. § 6901 note).The PRIME Act authorizes the SBA to provide funding to qualified organizations for thepurposes of: (i) providing training and technical assistance to disadvantagedentrepreneurs; (ii) providing training and capacity building assistance to microenterprisedevelopment organizations (MDOs) and programs; (iii) aiding in Research anddevelopment of best practices for microenterprise and technical assistance programs fordisadvantaged entrepreneurs; and (iv) for other activities as the SBA Administratordetermines.In FY2016, PRIME has two tracks for which SBA will consider granting awards underthis program announcement: Track 1 (Technical Assistance) – seeks applications for funding to providetraining and technical assistance programs to disadvantaged entrepreneurs.Examples include training specifically designed to: (1) strengthen the capacity ofcooperatives serving economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs and areas; and/or(2) to support entrepreneurship among ex-offenders in the criminal justice system,especially those on parole, probation or incarcerated persons soon to be released. Track 2 (Capacity Building) – seeks applications for funding to provide trainingand capacity building services to MDOs, microenterprise development programs,and groups of such organizations to assist them in developing microenterprisetraining and services. Examples include services geared towards building MDOcapacity to provide business training and technical assistance to: (1) cooperativesserving economically disadvantaged areas; and/or (2) to support entrepreneurshipamong ex-offenders in the criminal justice system, especially those on parole,probation or incarcerated individuals soon to be released.View Section 3.0 of the Program Announcement for full eligibility criteria. Please notethat for-profit organizations and individual persons are ineligible for this grant.SBA will evaluate applications for funding in accordance with the purposes of the Act,including an application’s ability to demonstrate mission-oriented and culturallycompetent projects and/or services that reflect local community demographics. Section5.0 of the Program Announcement more fully defines the specific evaluation criteria.Questions about this Program Announcement should be directed to the Office ofEconomic Opportunity at prime@sba.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Office of Economic Opportunity
James Webb 202-619-0628 PRIME@sba.gov Email:James.Webb@sba.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Change number awards from 150 to 63 | May 23, 2017 | |
| change to include Higher Education Institutions | May 23, 2017 | |
| change to unrestricted applicants | May 22, 2017 | |
| changes made on Eligible Applicants | May 22, 2017 | |
| Prime-2017 | May 22, 2017 | |
| Prime Grants – 2017 | May 16, 2017 | |
| May 16, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRIME-2017-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Prime 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 63 |
| Assistance Listings: | 59.050 — Prime Technical Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | May 16, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 23, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 16, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | * Higher Education Institutions are eligible |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Small Business Administration |
| Description: | Opportunity Number: PRIME-2017-01Opportunity Title: Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs ActOpportunity Category: Discretionary CFDA Numbers: 59.050Instrument Type: GrantActivity Category: Business and CommercePosting Date: May 16, 2017Close Date: June 16, 2017Agency Contact: Office of Economic Opportunity E-Mail Address: prime@sba.govEligible Applicants: (See Eligibility Explanation)Eligibility Explanation:An applicant must clearly demonstrate that it is one of the following:A microenterprise development organization or program (or group or Collaborative thereof) such as a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution or similar entity, that has a demonstrated record of delivering microenterprise services to disadvantaged entrepreneurs orAn Intermediary (as defined in Section 8.1) which has experience in delivering technical assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs; orA microenterprise development organization or program (as defined in Section 8.1)that is accountable to a local community, working in conjunction with a State or local government or Indian Tribe; orAn Indian tribe acting on its own, if it can certify that no private organization or program referred to in paragraph in paragraphs (1) exists within its jurisdiction. Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes, 50%. Expected Number of Awards: SBA anticipates issuing approximately 35 awards under this Announcement. The period of performance for this grant will begin during FY 2017. Estimated Total Program Funding: Up to $5 Million Award Ceiling: $250,000 Award Floor: $50,000 Funding Opportunity Text Description: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued Program Announcement No. PRIME-2017-01 to provide training and capacity building grant programs to microenterprise development organizations (MDOs). The Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs Act of 1999 (the PRIME Act) became law on November 12, 1999 with the passage of Pub. L. No. 106-102 (15 U.S.C. § 6901 note).The PRIME Act authorizes the SBA to provide funding to qualified organizations for thepurposes of: (i) providing training and technical assistance to disadvantagedentrepreneurs; (ii) providing training and capacity building assistance to microenterprisedevelopment organizations (MDOs) and programs; (iii) aiding in Research anddevelopment of best practices for microenterprise and technical assistance programs fordisadvantaged entrepreneurs; and (iv) for other activities as the SBA Administratordetermines.In FY2016, PRIME has two tracks for which SBA will consider granting awards underthis program announcement: Track 1 (Technical Assistance) – seeks applications for funding to providetraining and technical assistance programs to disadvantaged entrepreneurs.Examples include training specifically designed to: (1) strengthen the capacity ofcooperatives serving economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs and areas; and/or(2) to support entrepreneurship among ex-offenders in the criminal justice system,especially those on parole, probation or incarcerated persons soon to be released. Track 2 (Capacity Building) – seeks applications for funding to provide trainingand capacity building services to MDOs, microenterprise development programs,and groups of such organizations to assist them in developing microenterprisetraining and services. Examples include services geared towards building MDOcapacity to provide business training and technical assistance to: (1) cooperativesserving economically disadvantaged areas; and/or (2) to support entrepreneurshipamong ex-offenders in the criminal justice system, especially those on parole,probation or incarcerated individuals soon to be released.View Section 3.0 of the Program Announcement for full eligibility criteria. Please notethat for-profit organizations and individual persons are ineligible for this grant.SBA will evaluate applications for funding in accordance with the purposes of the Act,including an application’s ability to demonstrate mission-oriented and culturallycompetent projects and/or services that reflect local community demographics. Section5.0 of the Program Announcement more fully defines the specific evaluation criteria.Questions about this Program Announcement should be directed to the Office ofEconomic Opportunity at prime@sba.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Office of Economic Opportunity
James Webb 202-619-0628 PRIME@sba.gov Email:James.Webb@sba.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRIME-2017-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Prime 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 150 |
| Assistance Listings: | 59.050 — Prime Technical Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | May 23, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 22, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 16, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | * Higher Education Institutions are eligible |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Small Business Administration |
| Description: | Opportunity Number: PRIME-2017-01Opportunity Title: Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs ActOpportunity Category: Discretionary CFDA Numbers: 59.050Instrument Type: GrantActivity Category: Business and CommercePosting Date: May 16, 2017Close Date: June 16, 2017Agency Contact: Office of Economic Opportunity E-Mail Address: prime@sba.govEligible Applicants: (See Eligibility Explanation)Eligibility Explanation:An applicant must clearly demonstrate that it is one of the following:A microenterprise development organization or program (or group or Collaborative thereof) such as a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution or similar entity, that has a demonstrated record of delivering microenterprise services to disadvantaged entrepreneurs orAn Intermediary (as defined in Section 8.1) which has experience in delivering technical assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs; orA microenterprise development organization or program (as defined in Section 8.1)that is accountable to a local community, working in conjunction with a State or local government or Indian Tribe; orAn Indian tribe acting on its own, if it can certify that no private organization or program referred to in paragraph in paragraphs (1) exists within its jurisdiction. Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes, 50%. Expected Number of Awards: SBA anticipates issuing approximately 35 awards under this Announcement. The period of performance for this grant will begin during FY 2017. Estimated Total Program Funding: Up to $5 Million Award Ceiling: $250,000 Award Floor: $50,000 Funding Opportunity Text Description: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued Program Announcement No. PRIME-2017-01 to provide training and capacity building grant programs to microenterprise development organizations (MDOs). The Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs Act of 1999 (the PRIME Act) became law on November 12, 1999 with the passage of Pub. L. No. 106-102 (15 U.S.C. § 6901 note).The PRIME Act authorizes the SBA to provide funding to qualified organizations for thepurposes of: (i) providing training and technical assistance to disadvantagedentrepreneurs; (ii) providing training and capacity building assistance to microenterprisedevelopment organizations (MDOs) and programs; (iii) aiding in Research anddevelopment of best practices for microenterprise and technical assistance programs fordisadvantaged entrepreneurs; and (iv) for other activities as the SBA Administratordetermines.In FY2016, PRIME has two tracks for which SBA will consider granting awards underthis program announcement: Track 1 (Technical Assistance) – seeks applications for funding to providetraining and technical assistance programs to disadvantaged entrepreneurs.Examples include training specifically designed to: (1) strengthen the capacity ofcooperatives serving economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs and areas; and/or(2) to support entrepreneurship among ex-offenders in the criminal justice system,especially those on parole, probation or incarcerated persons soon to be released. Track 2 (Capacity Building) – seeks applications for funding to provide trainingand capacity building services to MDOs, microenterprise development programs,and groups of such organizations to assist them in developing microenterprisetraining and services. Examples include services geared towards building MDOcapacity to provide business training and technical assistance to: (1) cooperativesserving economically disadvantaged areas; and/or (2) to support entrepreneurshipamong ex-offenders in the criminal justice system, especially those on parole,probation or incarcerated individuals soon to be released.View Section 3.0 of the Program Announcement for full eligibility criteria. Please notethat for-profit organizations and individual persons are ineligible for this grant.SBA will evaluate applications for funding in accordance with the purposes of the Act,including an application’s ability to demonstrate mission-oriented and culturallycompetent projects and/or services that reflect local community demographics. Section5.0 of the Program Announcement more fully defines the specific evaluation criteria.Questions about this Program Announcement should be directed to the Office ofEconomic Opportunity at prime@sba.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Office of Economic Opportunity
James Webb 202-619-0628 PRIME@sba.gov Email:James.Webb@sba.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRIME-2017-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Prime 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 150 |
| Assistance Listings: | 59.050 — Prime Technical Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | May 22, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 22, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 16, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Small Business Administration |
| Description: | Opportunity Number: PRIME-2017-01Opportunity Title: Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs ActOpportunity Category: Discretionary CFDA Numbers: 59.050Instrument Type: GrantActivity Category: Business and CommercePosting Date: May 16, 2017Close Date: June 16, 2017Agency Contact: Office of Economic Opportunity E-Mail Address: prime@sba.govEligible Applicants: (See Eligibility Explanation)Eligibility Explanation:An applicant must clearly demonstrate that it is one of the following:A microenterprise development organization or program (or group or Collaborative thereof) such as a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution or similar entity, that has a demonstrated record of delivering microenterprise services to disadvantaged entrepreneurs orAn Intermediary (as defined in Section 8.1) which has experience in delivering technical assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs; orA microenterprise development organization or program (as defined in Section 8.1)that is accountable to a local community, working in conjunction with a State or local government or Indian Tribe; orAn Indian tribe acting on its own, if it can certify that no private organization or program referred to in paragraph in paragraphs (1) exists within its jurisdiction. Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes, 50%. Expected Number of Awards: SBA anticipates issuing approximately 35 awards under this Announcement. The period of performance for this grant will begin during FY 2017. Estimated Total Program Funding: Up to $5 Million Award Ceiling: $250,000 Award Floor: $50,000 Funding Opportunity Text Description: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued Program Announcement No. PRIME-2017-01 to provide training and capacity building grant programs to microenterprise development organizations (MDOs). The Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs Act of 1999 (the PRIME Act) became law on November 12, 1999 with the passage of Pub. L. No. 106-102 (15 U.S.C. § 6901 note).The PRIME Act authorizes the SBA to provide funding to qualified organizations for thepurposes of: (i) providing training and technical assistance to disadvantagedentrepreneurs; (ii) providing training and capacity building assistance to microenterprisedevelopment organizations (MDOs) and programs; (iii) aiding in Research anddevelopment of best practices for microenterprise and technical assistance programs fordisadvantaged entrepreneurs; and (iv) for other activities as the SBA Administratordetermines.In FY2016, PRIME has two tracks for which SBA will consider granting awards underthis program announcement: Track 1 (Technical Assistance) – seeks applications for funding to providetraining and technical assistance programs to disadvantaged entrepreneurs.Examples include training specifically designed to: (1) strengthen the capacity ofcooperatives serving economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs and areas; and/or(2) to support entrepreneurship among ex-offenders in the criminal justice system,especially those on parole, probation or incarcerated persons soon to be released. Track 2 (Capacity Building) – seeks applications for funding to provide trainingand capacity building services to MDOs, microenterprise development programs,and groups of such organizations to assist them in developing microenterprisetraining and services. Examples include services geared towards building MDOcapacity to provide business training and technical assistance to: (1) cooperativesserving economically disadvantaged areas; and/or (2) to support entrepreneurshipamong ex-offenders in the criminal justice system, especially those on parole,probation or incarcerated individuals soon to be released.View Section 3.0 of the Program Announcement for full eligibility criteria. Please notethat for-profit organizations and individual persons are ineligible for this grant.SBA will evaluate applications for funding in accordance with the purposes of the Act,including an application’s ability to demonstrate mission-oriented and culturallycompetent projects and/or services that reflect local community demographics. Section5.0 of the Program Announcement more fully defines the specific evaluation criteria.Questions about this Program Announcement should be directed to the Office ofEconomic Opportunity at prime@sba.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Office of Economic Opportunity
James Webb 202-619-0628 PRIME@sba.gov Email:James.Webb@sba.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRIME-2017-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Prime 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 150 |
| Assistance Listings: | 59.050 — Prime Technical Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | May 22, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 22, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 16, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Small Business Administration |
| Description: | Opportunity Number: PRIME-2017-01Opportunity Title: Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs ActOpportunity Category: Discretionary CFDA Numbers: 59.050Instrument Type: GrantActivity Category: Business and CommercePosting Date: May 16, 2017Close Date: June 16, 2017Agency Contact: Office of Economic Opportunity E-Mail Address: prime@sba.govEligible Applicants: (See Eligibility Explanation)Eligibility Explanation:An applicant must clearly demonstrate that it is one of the following:A microenterprise development organization or program (or group or Collaborative thereof) such as a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution or similar entity, that has a demonstrated record of delivering microenterprise services to disadvantaged entrepreneurs orAn Intermediary (as defined in Section 8.1) which has experience in delivering technical assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs; orA microenterprise development organization or program (as defined in Section 8.1)that is accountable to a local community, working in conjunction with a State or local government or Indian Tribe; orAn Indian tribe acting on its own, if it can certify that no private organization or program referred to in paragraph in paragraphs (1) exists within its jurisdiction. Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes, 50%. Expected Number of Awards: SBA anticipates issuing approximately 35 awards under this Announcement. The period of performance for this grant will begin during FY 2017. Estimated Total Program Funding: Up to $5 Million Award Ceiling: $250,000 Award Floor: $50,000 Funding Opportunity Text Description: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued Program Announcement No. PRIME-2017-01 to provide training and capacity building grant programs to microenterprise development organizations (MDOs). The Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs Act of 1999 (the PRIME Act) became law on November 12, 1999 with the passage of Pub. L. No. 106-102 (15 U.S.C. § 6901 note).The PRIME Act authorizes the SBA to provide funding to qualified organizations for thepurposes of: (i) providing training and technical assistance to disadvantagedentrepreneurs; (ii) providing training and capacity building assistance to microenterprisedevelopment organizations (MDOs) and programs; (iii) aiding in Research anddevelopment of best practices for microenterprise and technical assistance programs fordisadvantaged entrepreneurs; and (iv) for other activities as the SBA Administratordetermines.In FY2016, PRIME has two tracks for which SBA will consider granting awards underthis program announcement: Track 1 (Technical Assistance) – seeks applications for funding to providetraining and technical assistance programs to disadvantaged entrepreneurs.Examples include training specifically designed to: (1) strengthen the capacity ofcooperatives serving economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs and areas; and/or(2) to support entrepreneurship among ex-offenders in the criminal justice system,especially those on parole, probation or incarcerated persons soon to be released. Track 2 (Capacity Building) – seeks applications for funding to provide trainingand capacity building services to MDOs, microenterprise development programs,and groups of such organizations to assist them in developing microenterprisetraining and services. Examples include services geared towards building MDOcapacity to provide business training and technical assistance to: (1) cooperativesserving economically disadvantaged areas; and/or (2) to support entrepreneurshipamong ex-offenders in the criminal justice system, especially those on parole,probation or incarcerated individuals soon to be released.View Section 3.0 of the Program Announcement for full eligibility criteria. Please notethat for-profit organizations and individual persons are ineligible for this grant.SBA will evaluate applications for funding in accordance with the purposes of the Act,including an application’s ability to demonstrate mission-oriented and culturallycompetent projects and/or services that reflect local community demographics. Section5.0 of the Program Announcement more fully defines the specific evaluation criteria.Questions about this Program Announcement should be directed to the Office ofEconomic Opportunity at prime@sba.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Office of Economic Opportunity
James Webb 202-619-0628 PRIME@sba.gov Email:James.Webb@sba.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRIME-2017-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Prime 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 150 |
| Assistance Listings: | 59.050 — Prime Technical Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | May 22, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 16, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 16, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Small Business Administration |
| Description: | Opportunity Number: PRIME-2017-01 Opportunity Title: Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs Act Opportunity Category: Discretionary CFDA Numbers: 59.050 Instrument Type: Grant Activity Category: Business and Commerce Posting Date: May 16, 2017 Close Date: June 16, 2017 Agency Contact: Office of Economic Opportunity E-Mail Address: prime@sba.gov Eligible Applicants: (See Eligibility Explanation) Eligibility Explanation: An applicant must clearly demonstrate that it is one of the following: A microenterprise development organization or program (or group or Collaborative thereof) such as a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution or similar entity, that has a demonstrated record of delivering microenterprise services to disadvantaged entrepreneurs or An Intermediary (as defined in Section 8.1) which has experience in delivering technical assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs; or A microenterprise development organization or program (as defined in Section 8.1)that is accountable to a local community, working in conjunction with a State or local government or Indian Tribe; or An Indian tribe acting on its own, if it can certify that no private organization or program referred to in paragraph in paragraphs (1) exists within its jurisdiction. Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes, 50%. Expected Number of Awards: SBA anticipates issuing approximately 35 awards under this Announcement. The period of performance for this grant will begin during FY 2017. Estimated Total Program Funding: Up to $5 Million Award Ceiling: $250,000 Award Floor: $50,000 Funding Opportunity Text Description: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued Program Announcement No. PRIME-2017-01 to provide training and capacity building grant programs to microenterprise development organizations (MDOs). The Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs Act of 1999 (the PRIME Act) became law on November 12, 1999 with the passage of Pub. L. No. 106-102 (15 U.S.C. § 6901 note). The PRIME Act authorizes the SBA to provide funding to qualified organizations for the purposes of: (i) providing training and technical assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs; (ii) providing training and capacity building assistance to microenterprise development organizations (MDOs) and programs; (iii) aiding in Research and development of best practices for microenterprise and technical assistance programs for disadvantaged entrepreneurs; and (iv) for other activities as the SBA Administrator determines. In FY2016, PRIME has two tracks for which SBA will consider granting awards under this program announcement: Track 1 (Technical Assistance) – seeks applications for funding to provide training and technical assistance programs to disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Examples include training specifically designed to: (1) strengthen the capacity of cooperatives serving economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs and areas; and/or (2) to support entrepreneurship among ex-offenders in the criminal justice system, especially those on parole, probation or incarcerated persons soon to be released. Track 2 (Capacity Building) – seeks applications for funding to provide training and capacity building services to MDOs, microenterprise development programs, and groups of such organizations to assist them in developing microenterprise training and services. Examples include services geared towards building MDO capacity to provide business training and technical assistance to: (1) cooperatives serving economically disadvantaged areas; and/or (2) to support entrepreneurship among ex-offenders in the criminal justice system, especially those on parole, probation or incarcerated individuals soon to be released. View Section 3.0 of the Program Announcement for full eligibility criteria. Please note that for-profit organizations and individual persons are ineligible for this grant. SBA will evaluate applications for funding in accordance with the purposes of the Act, including an application’s ability to demonstrate mission-oriented and culturally competent projects and/or services that reflect local community demographics. Section 5.0 of the Program Announcement more fully defines the specific evaluation criteria. Questions about this Program Announcement should be directed to the Office of Economic Opportunity at prime@sba.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Office of Economic Opportunity
James Webb 202-619-0628 PRIME@sba.gov Email:James.Webb@sba.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRIME-2017-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Prime 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 150 |
| Assistance Listings: | 59.050 — Prime Technical Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 16, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 16, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 16, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Small Business Administration |
| Description: | Prime Grants 2017 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Office of Economic Opportunity
James Webb 202-619-0628 PRIME@sba.gov Email:James.Webb@sba.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRIME-2017-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Prime 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 150 |
| Assistance Listings: | 59.050 — Prime Technical Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 16, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 16, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Small Business Administration |
| Description: | Prime Grants 2017 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Office of Economic Opportunity
James Webb 202-619-0628 PRIME@sba.gov Email:James.Webb@sba.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 293845 Full Announcement-Instructions -> PRIME-2017-Instructions Package Funding Opportunity.pdf
Folder 293845 Full Announcement-Synopsis -> PRIME 2017 Synopsis-A.pdf
Folder 293845 Revised Full Announcement-Funding Opportunity Annoucemen -> Program Announcement- PRIME- 2017-A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Office of Economic Opportunity James Webb 202-619-0628 PRIME@sba.gov Email: James.Webb@sba.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.050 | PKG00232568 | May 16, 2017 | Jun 16, 2017 | View | ||
| PRIME-2017-01 | Prime-2017 | PKG00232569 | May 16, 2017 | Jun 16, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
293845 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
293845 SF424B-1.1.pdf
293845 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
293845 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
293845 SF424B-1.1.pdf
293845 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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