Opportunity Information: Apply for OSBDC 2018 03
The Host Institution for Louisiana SBDC Program opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number OSBDC 2018 03) is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to select a single host organization to operate and oversee the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program. The award is issued as a Cooperative Agreement, which typically means SBA expects an active partnership with the recipient during performance rather than a hands-off grant. The program focus falls under the Business and Commerce activity category, and it is associated with CFDA 59.037.
The SBA is seeking an applicant that can serve as the statewide host institution for the Louisiana SBDC network. Eligible applicants include certain types of education- and business-support institutions: a public or private institution of higher education; a land-grant college or university; a college or school of business, engineering, commerce, or agriculture; a community or junior college; an already operating Women s Business Center authorized under Section 29 of the Small Business Act; or a combination/consortium of two or more of these entities. A key eligibility requirement is geographic and operational: the host must conduct a majority of its operations in Louisiana and be physically headquartered in the State of Louisiana, reinforcing that this is intended to be led from within the state rather than managed remotely.
The funding parameters indicate a single expected award (Expected Awards: 1), suggesting a competitive selection of one host institution to administer the statewide SBDC effort. The maximum potential funding amount listed is an award ceiling of $1,491,788. The opportunity was created on June 5, 2017, and the original closing date for applications was July 7, 2017, which reflects the submission window for that announcement cycle.
In practical terms, this announcement is about choosing the central organization responsible for coordinating SBDC services in Louisiana, aligning program delivery with SBA goals, and serving as the primary point of accountability for the state s SBDC program under a cooperative agreement structure.Apply for OSBDC 2018 03
- The Small Business Administration in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Host Institution for Louisiana SBDC Program" 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 Jun 05, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 07, 2017. (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 $1,491,788.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Host Institution for Louisiana SBDC Program" funding opportunity?
This opportunity is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to select a single statewide host organization to operate and oversee the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) program. The funding opportunity number is OSBDC 2018 03.
Who is the federal agency offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
What type of award is being made (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award is issued as a Cooperative Agreement. This typically means SBA expects an active partnership with the recipient during performance, rather than a fully hands-off grant relationship.
How many awards does SBA expect to make under this announcement?
The announcement lists Expected Awards: 1, meaning SBA anticipates selecting one host institution to administer the statewide Louisiana SBDC program.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The maximum potential funding amount listed is an award ceiling of $1,491,788.
What is the purpose of selecting a host institution?
The host institution is intended to be the central organization responsible for coordinating SBDC services across Louisiana, aligning statewide program delivery with SBA goals, and serving as the primary point of accountability for the Louisiana SBDC program under the cooperative agreement.
What program or activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The program focus falls under the Business and Commerce activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 59.037.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- A public or private institution of higher education
- A land-grant college or university
- A college or school of business, engineering, commerce, or agriculture
- A community or junior college
- An already operating Women's Business Center authorized under Section 29 of the Small Business Act
- A combination/consortium of two or more of the eligible entities listed above
Can a consortium apply, and what does that mean here?
Yes. The announcement allows a combination/consortium of two or more eligible entities (for example, multiple qualifying education or business-support institutions) to apply together as the applicant for the host institution role.
Are there location requirements for the host institution?
Yes. A key eligibility requirement is that the host must conduct a majority of its operations in Louisiana and be physically headquartered in the State of Louisiana. This reinforces that the program is intended to be led from within Louisiana rather than managed remotely.
Does the host institution have to be headquartered in Louisiana?
Yes. The host must be physically headquartered in the State of Louisiana.
Does the host institution need to perform most of its operations in Louisiana?
Yes. The host must conduct a majority of its operations in Louisiana.
What is the role of the host institution in the Louisiana SBDC network?
The host institution is expected to operate and oversee the Louisiana SBDC program statewide, coordinate services within the Louisiana SBDC network, and act as the main accountable organization to SBA under the cooperative agreement.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 5, 2017.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date for applications was July 7, 2017, reflecting the submission window for that announcement cycle.
Is this opportunity intended to fund multiple local centers directly?
Based on the information provided, SBA expects to select a single statewide host institution (Expected Awards: 1) to operate and oversee the Louisiana SBDC program, indicating the award is focused on statewide administration and oversight rather than making multiple separate awards to multiple hosts.
What does "discretionary federal grant competition" mean in this context?
In this context, it means the SBA is running a competitive selection process for this funding opportunity and expects to choose one recipient to serve as the statewide host institution.
What does it mean that SBA expects an "active partnership" with the recipient?
Because the award is a Cooperative Agreement, SBA typically expects to remain involved during performance through an active partnership with the recipient, rather than simply issuing funds and remaining hands-off.
Is this opportunity specific to Louisiana?
Yes. The opportunity is specifically to select the statewide host institution for the Louisiana SBDC program, and the eligibility requirements include being headquartered in Louisiana and conducting most operations in Louisiana.
What is the main outcome SBA is looking for through this award?
The main outcome described is the selection of a central host organization responsible for coordinating and overseeing statewide SBDC services in Louisiana in alignment with SBA goals, with clear accountability under a cooperative agreement structure.
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