Opportunity ID: 291244

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: B2B-2017-01
Funding Opportunity Title: Boots to Business (B2B)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 4
Assistance Listings: 59.044 — Veterans Outreach Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 10
Posted Date: Jan 13, 2017
Last Updated Date: Feb 08, 2017
Original Closing Date for Applications: Feb 17, 2017 The closing date is 2/17/17 11:59pm est
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 17, 2017 The closing date is 2/17/17 11:59pm est
Archive Date: Mar 19, 2017
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,500,000
Award Ceiling: $2,500,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: See Synopsis

Additional Information

Agency Name: Small Business Administration
Description: The purpose of Program Announcement (PA) No. BOOTS TO BUSINESS-2017-01 is to invite proposals for funding from eligible non-profit organizations, state, local, and tribal government agencies, and institutions of higher learning to provide entrepreneurship training, curriculum updates, and program management support services for global delivery of the B2B two-day “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” classroom course (Intro) and the Foundations of Entrepreneurship online course (or comparable alternatives), which will require at a minimum: (1) providing a network of instructors to teach online courses globally; (2) providing a network of instructors to travel to and teach Intro at overseas military installations; (3) managing SBA-owned course curricula which requires continuous improvement and compatibility with Department of Defense (DOD) Transition Assistance Program (TAP) governance’s curricula management process; and (4) B2B program evaluation plan and methodologies in support of OVBD’s strategic objectives.
Link to Additional Information: OVBD
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

John Lira
Email:john.lira@sba.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Revised Synopsis and Overseas list. Feb 08, 2017
Revised Synopsis and Overseas list posted on Monday Feb. 6, 2017 Feb 08, 2017
revised Synopsis and overseas list Feb 08, 2017
Revised B2B Synopsis and B2B Overseas Feb 08, 2017
Uploaded a revised B2B Synopsis and B2B Overseas Location Feb 06, 2017
Revised Synopsis including award floor and expected number of awards. Feb 06, 2017
Revised Synopsis adding a floor amount. Feb 01, 2017
Correct link to website Feb 01, 2017
Correct link to website and instructions. Jan 18, 2017
Jan 18, 2017

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 10

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: B2B-2017-01
Funding Opportunity Title: Boots to Business (B2B)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 4
Assistance Listings: 59.044 — Veterans Outreach Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 10
Posted Date: Jan 13, 2017
Last Updated Date: Feb 08, 2017
Original Closing Date for Applications: Feb 17, 2017 The closing date is 2/17/17 11:59pm est
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 17, 2017 The closing date is 2/17/17 11:59pm est
Archive Date: Mar 19, 2017
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,500,000
Award Ceiling: $2,500,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: See Synopsis

Additional Information

Agency Name: Small Business Administration
Description: The purpose of Program Announcement (PA) No. BOOTS TO BUSINESS-2017-01 is to invite proposals for funding from eligible non-profit organizations, state, local, and tribal government agencies, and institutions of higher learning to provide entrepreneurship training, curriculum updates, and program management support services for global delivery of the B2B two-day “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” classroom course (Intro) and the Foundations of Entrepreneurship online course (or comparable alternatives), which will require at a minimum: (1) providing a network of instructors to teach online courses globally; (2) providing a network of instructors to travel to and teach Intro at overseas military installations; (3) managing SBA-owned course curricula which requires continuous improvement and compatibility with Department of Defense (DOD) Transition Assistance Program (TAP) governance’s curricula management process; and (4) B2B program evaluation plan and methodologies in support of OVBD’s strategic objectives.
Link to Additional Information: OVBD
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

John Lira
Email:john.lira@sba.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 9

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: B2B-2017-01
Funding Opportunity Title: Boots to Business (B2B)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 4
Assistance Listings: 59.044 — Veterans Outreach Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 9
Posted Date: Feb 08, 2017
Last Updated Date: Feb 08, 2017
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 17, 2017 The closing date is 2/17/17 11:59pm est
Archive Date: Mar 19, 2017
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,500,000
Award Ceiling: $2,500,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: See Synopsis

Additional Information

Agency Name: Small Business Administration
Description: The purpose of Program Announcement (PA) No. BOOTS TO BUSINESS-2017-01 is to invite proposals for funding from eligible non-profit organizations, state, local, and tribal government agencies, and institutions of higher learning to provide entrepreneurship training, curriculum updates, and program management support services for global delivery of the B2B two-day “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” classroom course (Intro) and the Foundations of Entrepreneurship online course (or comparable alternatives), which will require at a minimum: (1) providing a network of instructors to teach online courses globally; (2) providing a network of instructors to travel to and teach Intro at overseas military installations; (3) managing SBA-owned course curricula which requires continuous improvement and compatibility with Department of Defense (DOD) Transition Assistance Program (TAP) governance’s curricula management process; and (4) B2B program evaluation plan and methodologies in support of OVBD’s strategic objectives.
Link to Additional Information: OVBD
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

John Lira
Email:john.lira@sba.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 8

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: B2B-2017-01
Funding Opportunity Title: Boots to Business (B2B)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 4
Assistance Listings: 59.044 — Veterans Outreach Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 8
Posted Date: Feb 08, 2017
Last Updated Date: Feb 08, 2017
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 17, 2017 The closing date is 2/17/17 11:59pm est
Archive Date: Mar 19, 2017
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,500,000
Award Ceiling: $2,500,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: See Synopsis

Additional Information

Agency Name: Small Business Administration
Description: The purpose of Program Announcement (PA) No. BOOTS TO BUSINESS-2017-01 is to invite proposals for funding from eligible non-profit organizations, state, local, and tribal government agencies, and institutions of higher learning to provide entrepreneurship training, curriculum updates, and program management support services for global delivery of the B2B two-day “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” classroom course (Intro) and the Foundations of Entrepreneurship online course (or comparable alternatives), which will require at a minimum: (1) providing a network of instructors to teach online courses globally; (2) providing a network of instructors to travel to and teach Intro at overseas military installations; (3) managing SBA-owned course curricula which requires continuous improvement and compatibility with Department of Defense (DOD) Transition Assistance Program (TAP) governance’s curricula management process; and (4) B2B program evaluation plan and methodologies in support of OVBD’s strategic objectives.
Link to Additional Information: OVBD
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

John Lira
Email:john.lira@sba.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: B2B-2017-01
Funding Opportunity Title: Boots to Business (B2B)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 4
Assistance Listings: 59.044 — Veterans Outreach Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 7
Posted Date: Feb 08, 2017
Last Updated Date: Feb 06, 2017
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 17, 2017 The closing date is 2/17/17 11:59pm est
Archive Date: Mar 19, 2017
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,500,000
Award Ceiling: $2,500,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: See Synopsis

Additional Information

Agency Name: Small Business Administration
Description: The purpose of Program Announcement (PA) No. BOOTS TO BUSINESS-2017-01 is to invite proposals for funding from eligible non-profit organizations, state, local, and tribal government agencies, and institutions of higher learning to provide entrepreneurship training, curriculum updates, and program management support services for global delivery of the B2B two-day “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” classroom course (Intro) and the Foundations of Entrepreneurship online course (or comparable alternatives), which will require at a minimum: (1) providing a network of instructors to teach online courses globally; (2) providing a network of instructors to travel to and teach Intro at overseas military installations; (3) managing SBA-owned course curricula which requires continuous improvement and compatibility with Department of Defense (DOD) Transition Assistance Program (TAP) governance’s curricula management process; and (4) B2B program evaluation plan and methodologies in support of OVBD’s strategic objectives.
Link to Additional Information: OVBD
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

John Lira
Email:john.lira@sba.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: B2B-2017-01
Funding Opportunity Title: Boots to Business (B2B)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 4
Assistance Listings: 59.044 — Veterans Outreach Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 6
Posted Date: Feb 06, 2017
Last Updated Date: Feb 06, 2017
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 17, 2017 The closing date is 2/17/17 11:59pm est
Archive Date: Mar 19, 2017
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,500,000
Award Ceiling: $2,500,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: See Synopsis

Additional Information

Agency Name: Small Business Administration
Description: The purpose of Program Announcement (PA) No. BOOTS TO BUSINESS-2017-01 is to invite proposals for funding from eligible non-profit organizations, state, local, and tribal government agencies, and institutions of higher learning to provide entrepreneurship training, curriculum updates, and program management support services for global delivery of the B2B two-day “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” classroom course (Intro) and the Foundations of Entrepreneurship online course (or comparable alternatives), which will require at a minimum: (1) providing a network of instructors to teach online courses globally; (2) providing a network of instructors to travel to and teach Intro at overseas military installations; (3) managing SBA-owned course curricula which requires continuous improvement and compatibility with Department of Defense (DOD) Transition Assistance Program (TAP) governance’s curricula management process; and (4) B2B program evaluation plan and methodologies in support of OVBD’s strategic objectives.
Link to Additional Information: OVBD
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

John Lira
Email:john.lira@sba.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: B2B-2017-01
Funding Opportunity Title: Boots to Business (B2B)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 4
Assistance Listings: 59.044 — Veterans Outreach Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Feb 06, 2017
Last Updated Date: Feb 01, 2017
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 17, 2017 The closing date is 2/17/17 11:59pm est
Archive Date: Mar 19, 2017
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,500,000
Award Ceiling: $2,500,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: See Synopsis

Additional Information

Agency Name: Small Business Administration
Description: The purpose of Program Announcement (PA) No. BOOTS TO BUSINESS-2017-01 is to invite proposals for funding from eligible non-profit organizations, state, local, and tribal government agencies, and institutions of higher learning to provide entrepreneurship training, curriculum updates, and program management support services for global delivery of the B2B two-day “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” classroom course (Intro) and the Foundations of Entrepreneurship online course (or comparable alternatives), which will require at a minimum: (1) providing a network of instructors to teach online courses globally; (2) providing a network of instructors to travel to and teach Intro at overseas military installations; (3) managing SBA-owned course curricula which requires continuous improvement and compatibility with Department of Defense (DOD) Transition Assistance Program (TAP) governance’s curricula management process; and (4) B2B program evaluation plan and methodologies in support of OVBD’s strategic objectives.
Link to Additional Information: OVBD
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

John Lira
Email:john.lira@sba.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: B2B-2017-01
Funding Opportunity Title: Boots to Business (B2B)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Assistance Listings: 59.044 — Veterans Outreach Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Feb 01, 2017
Last Updated Date: Feb 01, 2017
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 17, 2017 The closing date is 2/17/17 11:59pm est
Archive Date: Mar 19, 2017
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,500,000
Award Ceiling: $2,500,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: See Synopsis

Additional Information

Agency Name: Small Business Administration
Description: The purpose of Program Announcement (PA) No. BOOTS TO BUSINESS-2017-01 is to invite proposals for funding from eligible non-profit organizations, state, local, and tribal government agencies, and institutions of higher learning to provide entrepreneurship training, curriculum updates, and program management support services for global delivery of the B2B two-day “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” classroom course (Intro) and the Foundations of Entrepreneurship online course (or comparable alternatives), which will require at a minimum: (1) providing a network of instructors to teach online courses globally; (2) providing a network of instructors to travel to and teach Intro at overseas military installations; (3) managing SBA-owned course curricula which requires continuous improvement and compatibility with Department of Defense (DOD) Transition Assistance Program (TAP) governance’s curricula management process; and (4) B2B program evaluation plan and methodologies in support of OVBD’s strategic objectives.
Link to Additional Information: OVBD
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

John Lira
Email:john.lira@sba.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: B2B-2017-01
Funding Opportunity Title: Boots to Business (B2B)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Assistance Listings: 59.044 — Veterans Outreach Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Feb 01, 2017
Last Updated Date: Jan 18, 2017
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 17, 2017 The closing date is 2/17/17 11:59pm est
Archive Date: Mar 19, 2017
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,500,000
Award Ceiling: $2,500,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: See Synopsis

Additional Information

Agency Name: Small Business Administration
Description: The purpose of Program Announcement (PA) No. BOOTS TO BUSINESS-2017-01 is to invite proposals for funding from eligible non-profit organizations, state, local, and tribal government agencies, and institutions of higher learning to provide entrepreneurship training, curriculum updates, and program management support services for global delivery of the B2B two-day “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” classroom course (Intro) and the Foundations of Entrepreneurship online course (or comparable alternatives), which will require at a minimum: (1) providing a network of instructors to teach online courses globally; (2) providing a network of instructors to travel to and teach Intro at overseas military installations; (3) managing SBA-owned course curricula which requires continuous improvement and compatibility with Department of Defense (DOD) Transition Assistance Program (TAP) governance’s curricula management process; and (4) B2B program evaluation plan and methodologies in support of OVBD’s strategic objectives.
Link to Additional Information: OVBD
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

John Lira
Email:john.lira@sba.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: B2B-2017-01
Funding Opportunity Title: Boots to Business (B2B)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Assistance Listings: 59.044 — Veterans Outreach Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Jan 18, 2017
Last Updated Date: Jan 18, 2017
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 17, 2017 The closing date is 2/17/17 11:59pm est
Archive Date: Mar 19, 2017
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,500,000
Award Ceiling: $2,500,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: See Synopsis

Additional Information

Agency Name: Small Business Administration
Description: The purpose of Program Announcement (PA) No. BOOTS TO BUSINESS-2017-01 is to invite proposals for funding from eligible non-profit organizations, state, local, and tribal government agencies, and institutions of higher learning to provide entrepreneurship training, curriculum updates, and program management support services for global delivery of the B2B two-day “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” classroom course (Intro) and the Foundations of Entrepreneurship online course (or comparable alternatives), which will require at a minimum: (1) providing a network of instructors to teach online courses globally; (2) providing a network of instructors to travel to and teach Intro at overseas military installations; (3) managing SBA-owned course curricula which requires continuous improvement and compatibility with Department of Defense (DOD) Transition Assistance Program (TAP) governance’s curricula management process; and (4) B2B program evaluation plan and methodologies in support of OVBD’s strategic objectives.
Link to Additional Information: OVBD
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

John Lira
Email:john.lira@sba.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: B2B-2017-01
Funding Opportunity Title: Boots to Business (B2B)
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Assistance Listings: 59.044 — Veterans Outreach Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Jan 18, 2017
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 17, 2017 The closing date is 2/17/17 11:59pm est
Archive Date: Mar 19, 2017
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,500,000
Award Ceiling: $2,500,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: See Synopsis

Additional Information

Agency Name: Small Business Administration
Description: The purpose of Program Announcement (PA) No. BOOTS TO BUSINESS-2017-01 is to invite proposals for funding from eligible non-profit organizations, state, local, and tribal government agencies, and institutions of higher learning to provide entrepreneurship training, curriculum updates, and program management support services for global delivery of the B2B two-day “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” classroom course (Intro) and the Foundations of Entrepreneurship online course (or comparable alternatives), which will require at a minimum: (1) providing a network of instructors to teach online courses globally; (2) providing a network of instructors to travel to and teach Intro at overseas military installations; (3) managing SBA-owned course curricula which requires continuous improvement and compatibility with Department of Defense (DOD) Transition Assistance Program (TAP) governance’s curricula management process; and (4) B2B program evaluation plan and methodologies in support of OVBD’s strategic objectives.
Link to Additional Information: OVBD
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

John Lira
Email:john.lira@sba.gov

Folder 291244 Revised Full Announcement-B2B-2017-01 -> B2B Prgm Announcement-2017_FINAL_CLEAN_w correction_01182017.pdf

Folder 291244 Other Supporting Documents-B2B FAQ -> Boots to Business Funding Opportunity Frequently Asked Questions.pdf

Folder 291244 Other Supporting Documents-B2B Foundations Syllabus -> B2B Foundations Syllabus.pdf

Folder 291244 Other Supporting Documents-B2B Overseas Locations -> Boots to Business_Overseas Locations.pdf

Folder 291244 Other Supporting Documents-Synopsis -> B2B Program Synopsis_B2B-2017-REVISED.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: John Lira
Email: john.lira@sba.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
59.044 PKG00230267 Jan 13, 2017 Feb 17, 2017 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

291244 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf

291244 SF424B-1.1.pdf

291244 SF424A-1.0.pdf

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