The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering the Portable Assistance Project Grant to currently funded Lead Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs). This grant aims to support the development of portable assistance projects to provide business management and technical aid to small businesses in communities facing economic challenges. The goal is to promote growth, innovation, and productivity in small businesses through counseling, training, and other services. This grant opportunity is part of SBA’s efforts to enhance economic development and foster partnerships between government, educational institutions, and the private sector. Applications should be directed to OSBDC@sba.gov by the closing date of May 12, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 41225
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SBDC-2008-04 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Portable Assistance Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 59.037 — Small Business Development Center |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 09, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 06, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2008 May 12, 2008, 11:59 PM EDT |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2008 May 12, 2008, 11:59 PM EDT |
| Archive Date: | May 13, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,882,865 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | SBDC Lead Centers |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Small Business Administration |
| Description: | The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) plans to issue Program Announcement No.OSBDC-2008-04 to invite applications from currently funded Lead Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to develop portable assistance projects as authorized by Section 21(a)(4)(C)(viii)of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. § 648(a)(4)(viii))15 USC Section 648). Applicants will provide business management and technical assistance, including short and long-term counseling, and training to clients who want to start or stabilize a small business. This funding to Lead Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) is for the specific purpose of providing programs and services for small businesses in communities suffering economic hardship attributable to the downsizing or closing of businesses or government facilities.The SBDC program is the SBAs largest matching grant-funded service delivery network providing high quality business and economic development assistance to small businesses and nascent entrepreneurs in order to promote growth, expansion, innovation, increased productivity and management improvement. The SBDCs, in partnership with SBAs 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 other 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 program announcement, budget, or funding matters should be directed to OSBDC@sba.gov. Only Lead SBDC centers are eligible for this award. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_program_office/sbdc_portable_assist_project08.pdf |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
www.grants.gov
(800) 518-4726 Email:support @grants.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| May 06, 2008 | ||
| This funding opportunity is also being issued under OSBDC-2008-04. Those who previously applied to funding opportunity SBDC-2008-04 need not reapply.
If any questions, email Electronic.grants@sba.gov. |
May 06, 2008 | |
| May 06, 2008 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SBDC-2008-04 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Portable Assistance Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 59.037 — Small Business Development Center |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 09, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 06, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2008 May 12, 2008, 11:59 PM EDT |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2008 May 12, 2008, 11:59 PM EDT |
| Archive Date: | May 13, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,882,865 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | SBDC Lead Centers |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Small Business Administration |
| Description: | The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) plans to issue Program Announcement No.OSBDC-2008-04 to invite applications from currently funded Lead Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to develop portable assistance projects as authorized by Section 21(a)(4)(C)(viii)of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. § 648(a)(4)(viii))15 USC Section 648). Applicants will provide business management and technical assistance, including short and long-term counseling, and training to clients who want to start or stabilize a small business. This funding to Lead Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) is for the specific purpose of providing programs and services for small businesses in communities suffering economic hardship attributable to the downsizing or closing of businesses or government facilities.The SBDC program is the SBAs largest matching grant-funded service delivery network providing high quality business and economic development assistance to small businesses and nascent entrepreneurs in order to promote growth, expansion, innovation, increased productivity and management improvement. The SBDCs, in partnership with SBAs 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 other 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 program announcement, budget, or funding matters should be directed to OSBDC@sba.gov. Only Lead SBDC centers are eligible for this award. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_program_office/sbdc_portable_assist_project08.pdf |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
www.grants.gov
(800) 518-4726 Email:support @grants.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SBDC-2008-04 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Portable Assistance Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 59.037 — Small Business Development Center |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 06, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2008 May 12, 2008, 11:59 PM EDT |
| Archive Date: | May 13, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,882,865 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | SBDC Lead Centers |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Small Business Administration |
| Description: | The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) plans to issue Program Announcement No.OSBDC-2008-04 to invite applications from currently funded Lead Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to develop portable assistance projects as authorized by Section 21(a)(4)(C)(viii)of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. § 648(a)(4)(viii))15 USC Section 648). Applicants will provide business management and technical assistance, including short and long-term counseling, and training to clients who want to start or stabilize a small business. This funding to Lead Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) is for the specific purpose of providing programs and services for small businesses in communities suffering economic hardship attributable to the downsizing or closing of businesses or government facilities.
The SBDC program is the SBAs largest matching grant-funded service delivery network providing high quality business and economic development assistance to small businesses and nascent entrepreneurs in order to promote growth, expansion, innovation, increased productivity and management improvement. The SBDCs, in partnership with SBAs 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 other 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 program announcement, budget, or funding matters should be directed to OSBDC@sba.gov. Only Lead SBDC centers are eligible for this award. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_program_office/sbdc_portable_assist_project08.pdf |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
www.grants.gov
(800) 518-4726 Email:support @grants.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SBDC-2008-04 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Portable Assistance Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 59.037 — Small Business Development Center |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 06, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2008 May 12, 2008, 11:59 PM EDT |
| Archive Date: | May 13, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,882,865 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | SBDC Lead Centers |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Small Business Administration |
| Description: | The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) plans to issue Program Announcement No.OSBDC-2008-04 to invite applications from currently funded Lead Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to develop portable assistance projects as authorized by Section 21(a)(4)(C)(viii)of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. § 648(a)(4)(viii))15 USC Section 648). Applicants will provide business management and technical assistance, including short and long-term counseling, and training to clients who want to start or stabilize a small business. This funding to Lead Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) is for the specific purpose of providing programs and services for small businesses in communities suffering economic hardship attributable to the downsizing or closing of businesses or government facilities.
The SBDC program is the SBAs largest matching grant-funded service delivery network providing high quality business and economic development assistance to small businesses and nascent entrepreneurs in order to promote growth, expansion, innovation, increased productivity and management improvement. The SBDCs, in partnership with SBAs 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 other 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 program announcement, budget, or funding matters should be directed to OSBDC@sba.gov. Only Lead SBDC centers are eligible for this award. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_program_office/sbdc_portable_assist_project08.pdf |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
www.grants.gov
(800) 518-4726 Email:support @grants.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | www.grants.gov (800) 518-4726 Email: support @grants.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.037 | NONE | None | PKG00006773 | Apr 09, 2008 | May 12, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
41225 SF424-2.0.pdf
41225 SF424B-1.1.pdf
41225 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
41225 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
Leave a Reply