Opportunity Information: Apply for OSBDC 2022 02
The OSBDC Funding Opportunity (Notice of Funding Opportunity No. OSBDC-2022-02, Calendar Year) is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) cooperative agreement competition run through the SBA Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC). It opened on July 30, 2021 and closed on September 14, 2021. The purpose of the announcement is to solicit applications from existing, currently funded Small Business Development Center (SBDC) recipient organizations operating under the SBDC Program authorized by Section 21(a) of the Small Business Act (15 USC 648). In other words, it is aimed at organizations already participating in the SBA SBDC network rather than brand-new applicants trying to enter the program for the first time.
At its core, this opportunity supports the SBA SBDC Program, described as the SBA's largest matching grant program. Funding is intended to sustain and strengthen a nationwide service delivery network that provides high-quality business and economic development assistance to small businesses and early-stage (nascent) entrepreneurs. The program emphasis is on practical, measurable outcomes such as business growth and expansion, innovation, improved productivity, and better management practices. The broader goal is to help small firms become more resilient and competitive, while also supporting local and state economic development priorities.
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement funding instrument, which signals that SBA expects substantial federal involvement in how the work is carried out, beyond simply issuing funds and receiving reports. SBDCs are expected to operate in close partnership with SBA's OSBDC and SBA District Offices to design programs and deliver services that advance SBA objectives as well as the goals of other state and local funding partners. The notice frames the SBDC system as a coordinated public-private partnership that connects federal, state, and local government resources with the educational community (often universities and colleges) and private-sector expertise. While SBA retains responsibility for program management and oversight, the relationship with the recipient organization is presented as a collaborative partnership focused on delivering services to the small business community.
Eligible applicants include state governments and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education, reflecting the common structure of SBDC lead centers housed within state agencies or university systems. The activity category is Business and Commerce, and the listing is associated with CFDA number 59.037. The notice indicates an expected 48 awards and lists an award ceiling of $7,848,264, which functions as the maximum amount anticipated for an award under the competition (with actual award sizes varying based on program structure, matching requirements, and other factors described in the full notice).
For questions tied directly to the Notice of Funding Opportunity, the point of contact provided is the SBA Office of Small Business Development Centers via email at SBDCGrantsq@sba.gov.Apply for OSBDC 2022 02
- The Small Business Administration in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OSBDC Funding Opportunity" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 59.037.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 30, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 14, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $7,848,264.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 48 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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OSBDC Funding Opportunity (OSBDC-2022-02) FAQs
1) What is the OSBDC Funding Opportunity (Notice of Funding Opportunity No. OSBDC-2022-02)?
This is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) cooperative agreement competition run through the SBA Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC). It is tied to the SBA Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Program authorized by Section 21(a) of the Small Business Act (15 USC 648).
2) Who is this funding opportunity intended for?
It is intended for existing, currently funded SBDC recipient organizations operating under the SBA SBDC Program. The announcement is aimed at organizations already participating in the SBA SBDC network rather than brand-new applicants seeking to enter the program for the first time.
3) Is this opportunity open to brand-new applicants that are not already part of the SBDC Program?
Based on the description provided, the opportunity solicits applications from existing, currently funded SBDC recipient organizations. It is not presented as a pathway for first-time entrants into the SBDC network.
4) What is the purpose of the OSBDC-2022-02 announcement?
The purpose is to solicit applications to support the SBA SBDC Program and to sustain and strengthen a nationwide service delivery network that provides high-quality business and economic development assistance to small businesses and early-stage (nascent) entrepreneurs.
5) What kinds of outcomes does the SBDC Program emphasize under this opportunity?
The emphasis is on practical, measurable outcomes such as business growth and expansion, innovation, improved productivity, and improved management practices. The broader goal described is to help small firms become more resilient and competitive while also supporting local and state economic development priorities.
6) What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement funding instrument.
7) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement signals that SBA expects substantial federal involvement in how the work is carried out, beyond simply issuing funds and receiving reports. The notice describes a close partnership relationship between SBA and the recipient organization.
8) Which SBA offices are involved in how SBDCs are expected to operate under this award?
SBDCs are expected to operate in close partnership with SBA's Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC) and SBA District Offices to design programs and deliver services that advance SBA objectives, as well as the goals of other state and local funding partners.
9) How is the SBDC system described in the notice?
The SBDC system is framed as a coordinated public-private partnership connecting federal, state, and local government resources with the educational community (often universities and colleges) and private-sector expertise.
10) Who retains responsibility for program management and oversight?
SBA retains responsibility for program management and oversight, while the relationship with the recipient organization is presented as a collaborative partnership focused on delivering services to the small business community.
11) What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state governments and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education.
12) Why are state governments and public/state-controlled higher education institutions specifically mentioned as eligible?
The notice reflects the common structure of SBDC lead centers, which are often housed within state agencies or university systems.
13) What is the program area or activity category for this funding?
The activity category is Business and Commerce.
14) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The listing is associated with CFDA number 59.037.
15) When did the OSBDC-2022-02 competition open and close?
It opened on July 30, 2021 and closed on September 14, 2021.
16) How many awards were expected under this notice?
The notice indicates an expected 48 awards.
17) What is the award ceiling for this funding opportunity?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $7,848,264, described as the maximum amount anticipated for an award under the competition.
18) Will every award be for the full award ceiling amount?
No. The information provided indicates that actual award sizes may vary based on program structure, matching requirements, and other factors described in the full notice.
19) What is being supported with these funds?
Funding is intended to sustain and strengthen the nationwide SBDC service delivery network that provides business and economic development assistance to small businesses and nascent entrepreneurs.
20) What is meant by the SBA SBDC Program being the "largest matching grant program"?
The program is described in the notice as SBA's largest matching grant program. (The provided summary does not include additional specifics about the matching structure beyond noting that matching requirements can affect award sizes.)
21) Who should applicants contact with questions about the Notice of Funding Opportunity?
Questions tied directly to the Notice of Funding Opportunity should be directed to the SBA Office of Small Business Development Centers via email at SBDCGrantsq@sba.gov.
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