Small Business Development Centers

 

To provide management counseling, training, and technical assistance to the small business community through a network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs).

Active 59.037 Small Business Administration A - Formula Grants; B - Project Grants; J - Provision of Specialized Services; K - Advisory Services and Counseling; L - Dissemination of Technical Information Not applicable. Small Business Act, Section 21 (15 U.S.C. 648), Public Law 96-302 The Administration is authorized to make grants (including contracts and cooperative agreements) to any State government or any agency thereof, any regional entity, any State-chartered development, credit or finance corporation, any women's business center operating pursuant to section 29, any public or private institution of higher education, including but not limited to any land-grant college or university, any college or school of business, engineering, commerce, or agriculture, community college or junior college, or to any entity formed by two or more of the above entities (herein referred to as "applicants") . Current and potential Small business persons. Documentation must include approval and support of the proposal from the State government for state hosted SBDCs. Documentation should also include, but not be limited to: (a) Endorsement of the proposal by State officials; (b) endorsement of the proposal by the university hierarchy; and (c) a statement of commitment by the agencies and organizations listed as resources in the proposal. Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Additional information available on SBA's website at www.sba.gov. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. All eligible entities within a designated service area (either state or region) interested in establishing an SBDC should coordinate with each other in order to develop a proposal for a statewide SBDC service plan. This program is subject to the provisions of 13 CFR 143 (for State and local governments). The proposal should be submitted via www.grants.gov. SBA headquarters executes cooperative agreements to approved applicants. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Varies with individual proposals. Varies with individual proposals. This program is on-going and is renewed annually subject to availability of funds. SBDCs are required to update their proposal and submit a current year budget. (1) Ability to match funds and (2) Ability to provide technical assistance, training, counseling, and specialized services to the small business community. Funds restricted to the use of assisting small businesses. Performance Reports: Information available at www.sba.gov. Not applicable. The SBDC shall maintain detailed, complete, and accurate client activity records of a sufficiency to reflect clearly the nature and variety of the SBDC service provided. Financial records must be maintained until 3 years after the completion of the grant project or submission of the final report, whichever is later. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is mandatory. 100%. Additional information available on SBA's website at www.sba.gov.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Cooperative agreements are issued each year with a 2-year period of performance. Payments are made by cost reimbursement or in advance as specified in the Notice of Award. Method of awarding/releasing assistance. Automated Clearinghouse Deposits. Additional information available on SBA's website at www.sba.gov. For addresses of the field offices, see Appendix IV of the Catalog under the Small Business Administration. Office of Small Business Development Centers
409 3rd St SW
6th Floor
Washington, DC 20416 US
SBDCGrantsq@sba.gov
Phone: (202) 205-7554 http://www.sba.gov/sbdc. 73-0400-0-1-376 (Formula Grants) FY 22$140,018,337.00; FY 23 est $140,000,000.00; FY 24 est $121,000,000.00; FY 21$139,145,954.00; FY 20$136,399,000.00; FY 19$131,069,000.00; FY 18$128,196,055.00; FY 17$126,532,000.00; FY 16$121,200,000.00; - Not applicable/available. Small Business Act, Section 21 Not applicable.