Opportunity Information: Apply for OSBDC 2022 04
This funding opportunity, titled "SBDC in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)" (Funding Opportunity Number OSBDC-2022-04), is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) through its Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC). The award is issued as a cooperative agreement, which usually means the SBA expects to have an ongoing partnership role with the selected recipient rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The program falls under the Business and Commerce activity category and is listed under CFDA 59.037. The announcement was created on September 8, 2021, with an original application deadline of October 8, 2021. SBA anticipates making one award, with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $750,000.
The purpose of the opportunity is to support the operation of a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network that primarily serves the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. SBDCs are designed to deliver hands-on business and economic development assistance to small businesses and people who are preparing to start businesses. The underlying goal is practical and outcomes-focused: help small firms and entrepreneurs grow, expand, innovate, improve productivity, and strengthen management capability. In other words, the funding is intended to build and sustain an on-the-ground service delivery system that can provide advising, training, and related support that improves business performance and contributes to local economic development.
Eligibility is targeted to organizations that can credibly host and run an SBDC program in CNMI, particularly education-based or closely related institutions. Applicants may include a public or private institution of higher education, a land-grant college or university, a college or school focused on business, engineering, commerce, or agriculture, a community or junior college, a currently operating Womens Business Center authorized under section 29 of the Small Business Act, or a combination of two or more of these eligible entities working together. A key operational requirement is geographic and functional: the applicant must conduct a majority of its operations within the CNMI, reinforcing that the center and its services are meant to be rooted locally and directly accessible to CNMI businesses.
The announcement emphasizes that the SBDC program is the SBAs largest matching grant program. That framing matters because it signals that federal dollars are intended to be paired with non-federal support from state, local, educational, or private-sector partners, reflecting the SBDC model as a shared investment rather than a fully federally funded effort. The SBDC system is described as a broad-based partnership that connects federal, state, and local government resources with the educational community and the private sector. While SBA retains responsibility for overall program management and oversight, the day-to-day delivery of services is carried out through a partnership between SBA and the recipient organization, typically with coordination and support involving the relevant SBA District Office and OSBDC.
For applicants or stakeholders needing clarification, the notice directs questions to the SBA Office of Small Business Development Centers via email at SBDCGrantsq@sba.gov.Apply for OSBDC 2022 04
- The Small Business Administration in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SBDC in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)" 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 Sep 08, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 08, 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 $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "SBDC in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OSBDC-2022-04.
Which federal agency is offering this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant competition run by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), through its Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC).
What type of award is being issued (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award is issued as a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates SBA expects an ongoing partnership role with the recipient rather than only providing funding with minimal involvement.
What is the program category or activity area for this opportunity?
The program falls under the Business and Commerce activity category.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 59.037.
When was the announcement created?
The announcement was created on September 8, 2021.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was October 8, 2021.
How many awards does SBA anticipate making?
SBA anticipates making one award under this competition.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The maximum funding level (award ceiling) is $750,000.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support the operation of a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network that primarily serves the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).
What kinds of services is an SBDC expected to deliver under this opportunity?
SBDCs are designed to provide hands-on business and economic development assistance to small businesses and to individuals preparing to start a business. The opportunity describes services such as advising, training, and related support intended to improve business performance.
What outcomes is the program aiming to achieve for small businesses and entrepreneurs?
The goal is practical and outcomes-focused: helping small firms and entrepreneurs grow, expand, innovate, improve productivity, and strengthen management capability, contributing to local economic development.
Who is eligible to apply for this CNMI SBDC opportunity?
Eligible applicants include: public or private institutions of higher education; land-grant colleges or universities; colleges or schools focused on business, engineering, commerce, or agriculture; community or junior colleges; currently operating Womens Business Centers authorized under section 29 of the Small Business Act; or a combination of two or more of these eligible entities working together.
Can multiple eligible organizations apply together?
Yes. The announcement states that a combination of two or more eligible entities may apply together.
Is there a geographic requirement related to CNMI operations?
Yes. A key requirement is that the applicant must conduct a majority of its operations within the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, reinforcing that services are rooted locally and accessible to CNMI businesses.
What does it mean that the SBDC program is SBA's largest matching grant program?
The notice emphasizes that federal dollars are intended to be paired with non-federal support from partners such as state, local, educational, or private-sector sources, reflecting the SBDC model as a shared investment rather than a fully federally funded effort.
How is the SBDC system described in terms of partnerships?
The SBDC system is described as a broad-based partnership connecting federal, state, and local government resources with the educational community and the private sector.
What is SBA's role versus the recipient's role under this cooperative agreement?
SBA retains responsibility for overall program management and oversight. Day-to-day service delivery is carried out through a partnership between SBA and the recipient organization, typically with coordination and support involving the relevant SBA District Office and OSBDC.
Who should applicants contact with questions about the notice?
Questions are directed to the SBA Office of Small Business Development Centers via email at SBDCGrantsq@sba.gov.
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