The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering the Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs Act (PRIME) grant. This grant is designed to provide crucial funding for training and capacity building initiatives, empowering microenterprise development organizations (MDOs) to better serve their communities. Specifically, Track 1, Technical Assistance, supports organizations providing vital training and assistance programs directly to disadvantaged microentrepreneurs. Track 2, Capacity Building, focuses on enhancing the capabilities of MDOs themselves, enabling them to develop and improve their microenterprise training and services. While a third track for research and development exists under the Act, the SBA is not seeking applications for this particular track in FY 2011. This program aims to strengthen the microenterprise sector and foster economic opportunity nationwide.
Opportunity ID: 101033
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRIME-2011-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs Act ("PRIME") |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 59.050 — Prime Technical Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 23, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 23, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2011 The closing date is July 23, 2011 at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time |
| Archive Date: | Aug 22, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | A microenterprise development organization or program (or group or Collaborative thereof) that has a demonstrated record of delivering microenterprise services to disadvantaged entrepreneurs with specific emphasis on women; A private, nonprofit entity serving or seeking to serve microenterprise development organizations; A mircroenterprise development organization or program that is accountable to a local community, working with a State or local government or Indian Tribe; or An Indian tribe acting on its own, if the Indian tribe can certify that no private organization or program referred to in paragraph in paragraphs (1) exists within its jurisdiction. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Small Business Administration |
| Description: | The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued Program Announcement No.PRIME-2011-01 to provide training and capacity building grant programs to microenterprise development organizations (“MDOs”). PRIME has several tracks for which SBA will consider granting awards under this program announcement. Track 1 – Technical Assistance calls for applications from qualified organizations wishing to obtain grant funding for the purpose of providing training and technical assistance programs for disadvantaged microentrepreneurs.Track 2 – Capacity Building calls for applications from qualified organizations wishing to obtain grant funding for the purpose of providing training and capacity building services to microenterprise development organizations, programs and groups of such organizations to assist them in developing microenterprise training and services. The Act also authorizes a third track, Track 3, for the purpose of pursuing research and development and the establishment of best practices in the field of microenterprise and technical assistance programs for disadvantaged microentrepenurs. However, SBA will not seek Track 3 applications as part of this FY 2011 Program Announcement. See Program Announcement for complete details.Questions about this program announcement should be directed to the Office of Financial Assistance at prime@sba.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.sba.gov/financialassistance/prospectivelenders/prime/index.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
David De Leva
Grants Management Officer Phone 202-205-7051 Email:david.deleva@sba.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Closing date is July 23, 2011 at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time | Jun 23, 2011 | |
| Jun 23, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRIME-2011-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs Act ("PRIME") |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 59.050 — Prime Technical Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 23, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 23, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2011 The closing date is July 23, 2011 at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time |
| Archive Date: | Aug 22, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | A microenterprise development organization or program (or group or Collaborative thereof) that has a demonstrated record of delivering microenterprise services to disadvantaged entrepreneurs with specific emphasis on women; A private, nonprofit entity serving or seeking to serve microenterprise development organizations; A mircroenterprise development organization or program that is accountable to a local community, working with a State or local government or Indian Tribe; or An Indian tribe acting on its own, if the Indian tribe can certify that no private organization or program referred to in paragraph in paragraphs (1) exists within its jurisdiction. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Small Business Administration |
| Description: | The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued Program Announcement No.PRIME-2011-01 to provide training and capacity building grant programs to microenterprise development organizations (“MDOs”). PRIME has several tracks for which SBA will consider granting awards under this program announcement. Track 1 – Technical Assistance calls for applications from qualified organizations wishing to obtain grant funding for the purpose of providing training and technical assistance programs for disadvantaged microentrepreneurs.Track 2 – Capacity Building calls for applications from qualified organizations wishing to obtain grant funding for the purpose of providing training and capacity building services to microenterprise development organizations, programs and groups of such organizations to assist them in developing microenterprise training and services. The Act also authorizes a third track, Track 3, for the purpose of pursuing research and development and the establishment of best practices in the field of microenterprise and technical assistance programs for disadvantaged microentrepenurs. However, SBA will not seek Track 3 applications as part of this FY 2011 Program Announcement. See Program Announcement for complete details.Questions about this program announcement should be directed to the Office of Financial Assistance at prime@sba.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.sba.gov/financialassistance/prospectivelenders/prime/index.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
David De Leva
Grants Management Officer Phone 202-205-7051 Email:david.deleva@sba.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRIME-2011-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs Act ("PRIME") |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 100 |
| Assistance Listings: | 59.050 — Prime Technical Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 23, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 22, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | A microenterprise development organization or program (or group or Collaborative thereof) that has a demonstrated record of delivering microenterprise services to disadvantaged entrepreneurs with specific emphasis on women; A private, nonprofit entity serving or seeking to serve microenterprise development organizations; A mircroenterprise development organization or program that is accountable to a local community, working with a State or local government or Indian Tribe; or An Indian tribe acting on its own, if the Indian tribe can certify that no private organization or program referred to in paragraph in paragraphs (1) exists within its jurisdiction. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Small Business Administration |
| Description: | The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued Program Announcement No.PRIME-2011-01 to provide training and capacity building grant programs to microenterprise development organizations (“MDOs”).
PRIME has several tracks for which SBA will consider granting awards under this program announcement. Track 1 – Technical Assistance calls for applications from qualified organizations wishing to obtain grant funding for the purpose of providing training and technical assistance programs for disadvantaged microentrepreneurs. Questions about this program announcement should be directed to the Office of Financial Assistance at prime@sba.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.sba.gov/financialassistance/prospectivelenders/prime/index.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
David De Leva
Grants Management Officer Phone 202-205-7051 Email:david.deleva@sba.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 101033 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> fy11 prime announcement 06 22 11.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | David De Leva Grants Management Officer Phone 202-205-7051 Email: david.deleva@sba.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.050 | PKG00060730 | Jun 23, 2011 | Jul 23, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
101033 SF424-2.0.pdf
101033 SF424B-1.1.pdf
101033 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
101033 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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