Opportunity ID: 328915

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: OSBDC-2020-03
Funding Opportunity Title: OSBDC Portable Assistance Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 05
Assistance Listings: 59.037 — Small Business Development Centers
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Sep 01, 2020
Last Updated Date: Oct 06, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: Oct 15, 2020
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 15, 2020
Archive Date: Nov 14, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $500,000
Award Ceiling: $100,000
Award Floor: $75,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: An eligible candidate is an existing SBDC recipient organization currently funded under the Small Business Development (SBDC) Program and in satisfactory standing with the Office of Small Business Development Centers. An application submitted by an entity that is not a current lead SBDC will not be considered.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Small Business Administration
Description:

Funding Opportunity No. OSBDC-2020-03

U.S. Small Business Administration / Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC)

OPENING DATE:                September 1, 2020

CLOSING DATE:                October 15, 2020

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) plans to issue Funding Opportunity No. OSBDC-2020-03 to invite applications from existing SBDC Recipient Organizations currently funded under the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program as authorized by Section 21 of the Small Business Act, (15 USC Section 648. Applicants will develop portable assistance programs to support the start-up and sustainability of small business concerns in communities that are economically challenged as a result of a business or government facility downsizing or closing, resulting in the loss of jobs or small business instability. 

The SBDC Program is the SBA’s non-credit service delivery network providing high quality business and economic development assistance to small businesses and nascent entrepreneurs to promote growth, expansion, innovation, increased productivity and management improvement. The SBDC Networks in partnership with SBA’s Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC) and SBA District Offices, develop programs and provide business management and other services that enhance the economic development goals and objectives of SBA and their respective state and local funding partners. The SBDC program is a broad-based system of assistance for the small business community that links the resources of Federal, state and local governments with those of the educational community and the private sector. Although SBA is responsible for the general management and oversight of the SBDC program, a partnership exists between SBA and the Recipient Organization to effectuate the delivery of assistance to the small business community.

Questions about this Funding Opportunity should be directed to the Office of Small Business Development Centers at the SBA, at hq.osbdc@sba.gov. 

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Office of Small Business Development Centers at the SBA, SBDCGrantsq@sba.gov
Email:SBDCGrantsq@sba.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
removed opportunity zone benefits category Oct 06, 2020
Changed contact information Sep 01, 2020
Sep 01, 2020

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: OSBDC-2020-03
Funding Opportunity Title: OSBDC Portable Assistance Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 05
Assistance Listings: 59.037 — Small Business Development Centers
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Sep 01, 2020
Last Updated Date: Oct 06, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: Oct 15, 2020
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 15, 2020
Archive Date: Nov 14, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $500,000
Award Ceiling: $100,000
Award Floor: $75,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: An eligible candidate is an existing SBDC recipient organization currently funded under the Small Business Development (SBDC) Program and in satisfactory standing with the Office of Small Business Development Centers. An application submitted by an entity that is not a current lead SBDC will not be considered.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Small Business Administration
Description:

Funding Opportunity No. OSBDC-2020-03

U.S. Small Business Administration / Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC)

OPENING DATE:                September 1, 2020

CLOSING DATE:                October 15, 2020

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) plans to issue Funding Opportunity No. OSBDC-2020-03 to invite applications from existing SBDC Recipient Organizations currently funded under the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program as authorized by Section 21 of the Small Business Act, (15 USC Section 648. Applicants will develop portable assistance programs to support the start-up and sustainability of small business concerns in communities that are economically challenged as a result of a business or government facility downsizing or closing, resulting in the loss of jobs or small business instability. 

The SBDC Program is the SBA’s non-credit service delivery network providing high quality business and economic development assistance to small businesses and nascent entrepreneurs to promote growth, expansion, innovation, increased productivity and management improvement. The SBDC Networks in partnership with SBA’s Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC) and SBA District Offices, develop programs and provide business management and other services that enhance the economic development goals and objectives of SBA and their respective state and local funding partners. The SBDC program is a broad-based system of assistance for the small business community that links the resources of Federal, state and local governments with those of the educational community and the private sector. Although SBA is responsible for the general management and oversight of the SBDC program, a partnership exists between SBA and the Recipient Organization to effectuate the delivery of assistance to the small business community.

Questions about this Funding Opportunity should be directed to the Office of Small Business Development Centers at the SBA, at hq.osbdc@sba.gov. 

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Office of Small Business Development Centers at the SBA, SBDCGrantsq@sba.gov
Email:SBDCGrantsq@sba.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: OSBDC-2020-03
Funding Opportunity Title: OSBDC Portable Assistance Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Opportunity Zone Benefits
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 05
Assistance Listings: 59.037 — Small Business Development Centers
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Sep 01, 2020
Last Updated Date: Sep 01, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 15, 2020
Archive Date: Nov 14, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $500,000
Award Ceiling: $100,000
Award Floor: $75,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: An eligible candidate is an existing SBDC recipient organization currently funded under the Small Business Development (SBDC) Program and in satisfactory standing with the Office of Small Business Development Centers. An application submitted by an entity that is not a current lead SBDC will not be considered.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Small Business Administration
Description:

Funding Opportunity No. OSBDC-2020-03

U.S. Small Business Administration / Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC)

OPENING DATE:                September 1, 2020

CLOSING DATE:                October 15, 2020

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) plans to issue Funding Opportunity No. OSBDC-2020-03 to invite applications from existing SBDC Recipient Organizations currently funded under the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program as authorized by Section 21 of the Small Business Act, (15 USC Section 648. Applicants will develop portable assistance programs to support the start-up and sustainability of small business concerns in communities that are economically challenged as a result of a business or government facility downsizing or closing, resulting in the loss of jobs or small business instability. 

The SBDC Program is the SBA’s non-credit service delivery network providing high quality business and economic development assistance to small businesses and nascent entrepreneurs to promote growth, expansion, innovation, increased productivity and management improvement. The SBDC Networks in partnership with SBA’s Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC) and SBA District Offices, develop programs and provide business management and other services that enhance the economic development goals and objectives of SBA and their respective state and local funding partners. The SBDC program is a broad-based system of assistance for the small business community that links the resources of Federal, state and local governments with those of the educational community and the private sector. Although SBA is responsible for the general management and oversight of the SBDC program, a partnership exists between SBA and the Recipient Organization to effectuate the delivery of assistance to the small business community.

Questions about this Funding Opportunity should be directed to the Office of Small Business Development Centers at the SBA, at hq.osbdc@sba.gov. 

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Office of Small Business Development Centers at the SBA, SBDCGrantsq@sba.gov
Email:SBDCGrantsq@sba.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: OSBDC-2020-03
Funding Opportunity Title: OSBDC Portable Assistance Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Business and Commerce
Opportunity Zone Benefits
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 05
Assistance Listings: 59.037 — Small Business Development Centers
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Sep 01, 2020
Last Updated Date: Sep 01, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 15, 2020
Archive Date: Nov 14, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $500,000
Award Ceiling: $100,000
Award Floor: $75,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: An eligible candidate is an existing SBDC recipient organization currently funded under the Small Business Development (SBDC) Program and in satisfactory standing with the Office of Small Business Development Centers. An application submitted by an entity that is not a current lead SBDC will not be considered.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Small Business Administration
Description:

Funding Opportunity No. OSBDC-2020-03

U.S. Small Business Administration / Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC)

OPENING DATE:                September 1, 2020

CLOSING DATE:                October 15, 2020

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) plans to issue Funding Opportunity No. OSBDC-2020-03 to invite applications from existing SBDC Recipient Organizations currently funded under the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program as authorized by Section 21 of the Small Business Act, (15 USC Section 648. Applicants will develop portable assistance programs to support the start-up and sustainability of small business concerns in communities that are economically challenged as a result of a business or government facility downsizing or closing, resulting in the loss of jobs or small business instability. 

The SBDC Program is the SBA’s non-credit service delivery network providing high quality business and economic development assistance to small businesses and nascent entrepreneurs to promote growth, expansion, innovation, increased productivity and management improvement. The SBDC Networks in partnership with SBA’s Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC) and SBA District Offices, develop programs and provide business management and other services that enhance the economic development goals and objectives of SBA and their respective state and local funding partners. The SBDC program is a broad-based system of assistance for the small business community that links the resources of Federal, state and local governments with those of the educational community and the private sector. Although SBA is responsible for the general management and oversight of the SBDC program, a partnership exists between SBA and the Recipient Organization to effectuate the delivery of assistance to the small business community.

Questions about this Funding Opportunity should be directed to the Office of Small Business Development Centers at the SBA, at hq.osbdc@sba.gov. 

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Office of Small Business Development Centers at the SBA, hq.osbdc@sba.gov
Email:hq.osbdc@sba.gov

Folder 328915 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> Portable Assistance OSBDC-2020-03_Notice of Funding Opportunity_Final Version.pdf

Folder 328915 Other Supporting Documents-Award Terms and Conditions -> Portable Assistance OSBDC-2020-03_Terms and Conditions_Final Version – Multi Year.pdf

Folder 328915 Other Supporting Documents-OSBDC 2020-03 Instructions -> Portable Assistance OSBDC-2020-03_Instructions_Final Version (002).pdf

Folder 328915 Other Supporting Documents-OSBDC 2020-03 Synopsis -> Portable Assistance OSBDC-2020-03_Synopsis_Final Version (004).pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Office of Small Business Development Centers at the SBA, SBDCGrantsq@sba.gov
Email: SBDCGrantsq@sba.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
59.037 PKG00263251 Sep 01, 2020 Oct 15, 2020 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

328915 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf

328915 SF424A-1.0.pdf

328915 SF424B-1.1.pdf

328915 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

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