Opportunity Information: Apply for B2B SOI 2017 01
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), through its Office of Veterans Business Development, issued a Request for Statement of Interest (SOI) connected to an upcoming funding opportunity for the Boots to Business (B2B) program. B2B is the SBA's entrepreneurship training initiative aimed at helping transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses build the knowledge and skills needed to start, grow, or strengthen a small business. The program is delivered in coordination with the Department of Defense as part of the Transition Assistance Program (TAP), and it includes both introductory instruction and follow-on training designed to move participants from initial business concepts toward more developed plans and operations.
This notice is not the full grant application announcement, but a precursor intended to gauge interest and readiness among potential providers. Organizations responding with an SOI are expected to describe their relevant background and capacity to deliver entrepreneurship education, especially to military-connected populations. A key emphasis is on the ability to administer training programs using instructors who have real-world, practical experience starting, owning, and operating businesses, rather than purely academic or theoretical instruction. The SBA is looking for training providers that can support a range of participant needs, including people who are exploring a new venture for the first time as well as existing business owners seeking expansion, diversification, or improved performance.
The opportunity falls under the business and commerce activity area (CFDA 59.044) and anticipates using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which typically means the SBA expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work compared with a standard grant. The listed award ceiling is up to $2,500,000, signaling the potential for sizable program delivery responsibilities, though the notice does not specify the exact number of awards expected.
Eligibility is broad and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than universities), for-profit organizations that are not small businesses, small businesses, and other eligible entities. This broad applicant pool suggests the SBA is open to a variety of delivery models, including universities, nonprofit training organizations, and private-sector providers, as long as they can demonstrate credible experience and infrastructure for serving transitioning service members, veterans, and spouses.
The SOI deadline was 11:59 p.m. on December 18, 2016. Submission was required through Grants.gov only, and statements submitted through email, paper, or any other channel were not to be reviewed. Applicants were also directed to consult the related documents associated with the notice for additional instructions or context.Apply for B2B SOI 2017 01
- The Small Business Administration in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Request for Statement of Interest for Upcoming Boots to Business Funding Opportunity" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 59.044.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2016-11-18.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-12-18. (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 $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this SBA notice asking for?
This notice is a Request for Statement of Interest (SOI). It is a precursor to an upcoming funding opportunity related to the Boots to Business (B2B) program, and it is intended to gauge interest and readiness among potential training providers.
2) Is this the full grant application announcement?
No. The notice is not the full grant application announcement. It comes before the formal funding opportunity and is meant to collect Statements of Interest rather than full proposals.
3) What program is this opportunity connected to?
The SOI is connected to the Boots to Business (B2B) program, the U.S. Small Business Administration's entrepreneurship training initiative for military-connected participants.
4) What is the purpose of the Boots to Business (B2B) program?
B2B is designed to help transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses build knowledge and skills to start, grow, or strengthen a small business.
5) Who does B2B serve?
The program targets transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses. It is also intended to support a range of participant needs, from individuals exploring a business for the first time to existing business owners seeking expansion, diversification, or improved performance.
6) How is B2B delivered?
B2B is delivered in coordination with the U.S. Department of Defense as part of the Transition Assistance Program (TAP). It includes introductory instruction and follow-on training intended to move participants from early concepts toward more developed business plans and operations.
7) What is the SBA office associated with this notice?
The notice is issued by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) through its Office of Veterans Business Development.
8) What should an organization include in its Statement of Interest (SOI)?
Organizations are expected to describe their relevant background and their capacity to deliver entrepreneurship education, particularly for military-connected populations.
9) What type of instructor experience is emphasized for this opportunity?
The notice emphasizes instructors with real-world, practical experience starting, owning, and operating businesses, rather than instruction that is purely academic or theoretical.
10) What types of participant needs should a provider be prepared to support?
The SBA is looking for providers that can support participants who are exploring a new venture for the first time and those who already own businesses and want to expand, diversify, or improve performance.
11) What is the CFDA number and activity area for this opportunity?
The activity area is business and commerce, and the CFDA number listed is 59.044.
12) What funding instrument is anticipated?
The notice anticipates using a cooperative agreement.
13) What does it mean that the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the notice, a cooperative agreement typically means the SBA expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work compared with a standard grant.
14) What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount listed?
The listed award ceiling is up to $2,500,000.
15) Does the notice specify how many awards will be made?
No. The notice does not specify the exact number of awards expected.
16) Who is eligible to respond to this SOI?
Eligibility is broad. The notice lists the following eligible entities: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than universities); for-profit organizations that are not small businesses; small businesses; and other eligible entities.
17) Are universities allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education.
18) Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than universities) are listed as eligible.
19) Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. Both for-profit organizations that are not small businesses and small businesses are included in the eligibility list.
20) How and where was the SOI required to be submitted?
Submission was required through Grants.gov only.
21) Were email or paper submissions accepted?
No. Statements submitted through email, paper, or any other channel were not to be reviewed.
22) What was the submission deadline for the SOI?
The SOI deadline was 11:59 p.m. on December 18, 2016.
23) Should applicants review additional materials related to the notice?
Yes. Applicants were directed to consult the related documents associated with the notice for additional instructions or context.
24) What kinds of provider models does the SBA appear open to?
Based on the broad eligibility described, the SBA appears open to a variety of delivery models, including universities, nonprofit training organizations, and private-sector providers, provided they can demonstrate credible experience and infrastructure for serving transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses.
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