The United States Department of State’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) is offering a grant to increase and expand Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) in Central America. The grant aims to support the strengthening and expansion of the SBDC model in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama. The project, funded by FY 2015 Economic Support Funds, focuses on providing consultation, training, and resources to small businesses to promote job creation and retention. Additionally, efforts will be made to ensure equal access to training and advisory services for women entrepreneurs. Deadline for questions is June 13, 2016, with a closing date of June 20, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 283635
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | WHAP-WHAAQPPC-16-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Small Business Development Centers in Central America |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Employment, Labor and Training |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.750 — Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) Grant Programs (including Energy and Climate Partnership for the Americas) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 08, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2016 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 20, 2016 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Jul 20, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,188,118 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,188,118 |
| Award Floor: | $1,188,118 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Foreign NGOs and foreign public entities (Public International Organizations -PIOs) also eligible to apply |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs |
| Description: | The United States Department of Stateâs Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) announces a Notification of Funding Opportunity to increase and expand Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) in Central America. Subject to the availability of funds, WHA intends to issue an award in an amount not to exceed $1,188,118 in FY 2015 Economic Support Funds for a project period of up to three years.The United States SBDC model is designed to foster local and regional economic development through the support and expansion of small businesses. This support includes providing consultation, training, and other and resources to small businesses to enable job creation and retention. Since 2010, Central American governments have invested a significant amount of their own political and financial capital in replicating the U.S. model of SBDCs and adapting it within their countries. Central American countries have established 38 centers, usually hosted by universities in local communities This Small Business Development Center project will support technical assistance for strengthening and expanding the SBDC model in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama. USAID will separately provide technical assistance for El Salvadorâs network of SBDCs. Programs will incorporate efforts to facilitate equal access to training and advisory services for women entrepreneurs. Deadline for Receipt of Questions: June 13, 2016 |
| Link to Additional Information: | Small Business Development Centers in Central America |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email:support@grants.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 283635 Full Announcement-NOFO and Budget template -> $1.2m small business development centers in central america final.pdf
Folder 283635 Full Announcement-NOFO and Budget template -> proposal submission instructions (psi).pdf
Folder 283635 Full Announcement-NOFO and Budget template -> budget template 2016 with instruction sheet.pdf
Folder 283635 Full Announcement-NOFO and Budget template -> questions for sbdcs in central america- june 15, 2016.pdf
Folder 283635 Full Announcement-NOFO and Budget template -> financial management survey 2016.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. Email: support@grants.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.750 | WHAP-WHAAQPPC-16-004 | Small Business Development Centers in Central America | PKG00223339 | May 08, 2016 | Jun 20, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
283635 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
283635 Budget-1.1.pdf
283635 Project-1.1.pdf
283635 SF424A-1.0.pdf
283635 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
283635 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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