VBOC-2024-01
ID: 354693Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Small Business Administration (SBA)

Award Range

$340K - $400K

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354693

Additional Information

https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=111397
Timeline
    Description

    The Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering a funding opportunity titled VBOC-2024-01, aimed at providing quality training and counseling to veteran small business owners and entrepreneurs. This cooperative agreement does not require cost sharing or matching and is open to nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, as well as local and state government agencies, private sector firms, and institutions of higher education. The program has an estimated total funding of $1,100,000, with individual awards ranging from $340,000 to $400,000, and the SBA expects to make three awards. Interested applicants should note that the application deadline is July 19, 2024, and can reach out to the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 for support.

    Point(s) of Contact
    No information provided.
    Files
    No associated files provided.
    Similar Opportunities
    Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II
    Active
    Administration for Community Living
    The Administration for Community Living is offering a grant opportunity through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II, aimed at enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities. Eligible applicants include small businesses that successfully completed their Phase I grant between October 1, 2022, and December 31, 2024, with projects focused on research and development that promote health, community living, or employment outcomes for people with disabilities. This initiative is crucial for stimulating technological innovation and increasing the commercial application of research results that benefit the disability community. The total estimated funding for this program is $1,150,000, with four grants available, each ranging from $280,000 to $287,500, and a project period of 24 months. Interested applicants can reach out to Brian Bard at (202) 795-7298 or via email at brian.bard@acl.hhs.gov for further information, with applications expected to be submitted by March 7, 2025.
    Rural Business Development Grant Program
    Active
    Rural Business-Cooperative Service
    The Rural Business-Cooperative Service of the USDA is offering the Rural Business Development Grant Program, aimed at promoting economic development and job creation in rural areas. This grant program provides funding for business opportunity and enterprise projects, with no cost-sharing or matching requirements, and is open to eligible applicants such as rural public entities, nonprofit organizations, and federally recognized tribes. Approximately $30 million is expected to be available for funding, with applications due by February 28, 2025, and a total of 450 awards anticipated. Interested parties can contact Cindy Mason at cindy.mason@wdc.usda.gov or call 202-690-1433 for more information, and further details can be found on the program's website at https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/rural-business-development-grants.
    Veterans Legacy Grants Program
    Active
    Veterans Legacy Grants Program
    The Veterans Legacy Grants Program, administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is offering grants to eligible private institutions of higher education for conducting cemetery research and developing educational materials related to Veterans interred in national, State, or Tribal cemeteries. The program aims to enhance public understanding of Veterans' histories and promote community engagement through educational tools, with each grant award capped at $500,000 and a total funding pool of $2.2 million available for approximately 10 awards. Interested applicants should note that the application process will open with a synopsis expected to be posted by March 3, 2025, and the anticipated award date is June 30, 2025; for further inquiries, contact John Williams at vlgp@va.gov.
    Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (R41/R42 Clinical Trial Required)
    Active
    National Institutes of Health
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (R41/R42 Clinical Trial Required) to support early-career scientists transitioning into entrepreneurial roles within small businesses. This funding opportunity aims to facilitate the career development of investigators by providing entrepreneurial training, mentorship, and support for research and development projects that align with NIH's mission to improve health. Eligible small business concerns (SBCs) can apply for Phase I and Fast-Track grants, with funding amounts typically reaching $306,872 for Phase I and $2,045,816 for Phase II awards. Applications will be accepted starting August 5, 2024, with a closing date of April 5, 2027. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the additional information link at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-134.html.
    OJJDP FY25 Enhancing Youth Defense Training and Technical Assistance
    Active
    Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
    The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "OJJDP FY25 Enhancing Youth Defense Training and Technical Assistance." This initiative aims to enhance the quality of legal representation and expand the services available to justice-involved youth by providing specialized training, tools, resources, and intensive technical assistance to defense practitioners. The funding, which amounts to a total of $900,000 with a ceiling of $900,000 for a single award, is crucial for improving legal services in the juvenile justice system. Interested applicants, specifically small businesses, must submit their proposals by February 4, 2025, and can reach out to grants@ncjrs.gov for further inquiries. For more details, please visit the full announcement at OJJDP Funding Announcement.
    Development of Research-based Educational Outreach Materials
    Active
    NCA Contracting
    NCA Contracting is seeking proposals for the development of research-based educational outreach materials as part of the Veterans Legacy Program (VLP). The objective is to enhance the "Local Legacy, National Heritage" initiative, which aims to foster community engagement and commemorate veterans by sharing positive narratives that highlight both individual veterans and the veteran community as a whole. This opportunity is particularly significant as it supports educational efforts in partnership with public schools (K-12) located within 150 miles of a National Cemetery. The total estimated funding for this program is $2,200,000, with an expected ten awards to be made. Interested applicants, including universities, historical societies, and museums, must submit their proposals by noon Eastern Time on July 15, 2021. For further details, contact Katherine Iacovelli at katherine.iacovelli@va.gov or by phone at 703-630-9350, and refer to SAM.gov using the identifier 36C78621R0028 for the full solicitation document.
    Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (R41/R42 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
    Active
    National Institutes of Health
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the "Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (R41/R42 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" to support early-career scientists in their transition to entrepreneurship. This grant aims to facilitate the development of small business concerns (SBCs) by employing researchers as Program Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs), providing them with essential entrepreneurial training, mentorship, and a structured framework for developing commercially viable biomedical technologies. The program is particularly focused on enhancing the entrepreneurial skills of scientists with strong technical expertise but limited experience in entrepreneurship, thereby aligning with NIH's mission to improve health. Interested applicants must be U.S.-based small businesses, and the application process will commence in September 2024, with a closing date of April 5, 2027. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the additional information link at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-133.html.
    NOAA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program- FY25 Phase I
    Active
    DOC NOAA - ERA Production
    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is inviting small businesses to submit proposals for the Fiscal Year 2025 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, specifically for Phase I funding. This program aims to stimulate technological innovation and enhance the role of small businesses in meeting federal research and development needs, with a focus on projects that can be commercialized. Eligible applicants must conduct primary research in the U.S. and demonstrate scientific merit and market potential in their proposals, particularly in areas related to NOAA's mission, with an emphasis on participation from disadvantaged and women-owned businesses. The deadline for submitting Phase I applications is January 15, 2025, with awards ranging from $0 to $190,000, and an estimated total program funding of $6,650,000 available for approximately 35 awards. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Michele Pollard at noaa.sbir@noaa.gov or visit the NOAA Tech Partnership Office website for additional information.
    Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (R43/R44 Clinical Trial Required)
    Active
    National Institutes of Health
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced the "Small Business Transition Grant for New Entrepreneurs (R43/R44 Clinical Trial Required)" to support early-career scientists transitioning into entrepreneurship. This funding opportunity aims to facilitate the career development of investigators by providing grants that support research and development activities, alongside essential entrepreneurial training and mentorship. The program is specifically designed for U.S. small business concerns, with a focus on fostering innovation and enhancing public health, particularly from diverse and historically underrepresented groups. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by April 5, 2027, and can find additional information and application guidelines at the NIH grants website or contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.
    Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP), Incarcerated Veterans’ Transition Program (IVTP), and the Homeless Women Veterans' and Homeless Veterans' with Children Reintegration Grant Program (HWVHVWC) (referred to collectively
    Active
    Veterans Employment and Training Service
    The Veterans Employment and Training Service is forecasting a funding opportunity for the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP), Incarcerated Veterans’ Transition Program (IVTP), and the Homeless Women Veterans and Homeless Veterans with Children Reintegration Grant Program (HWVHVWC). This competitive federal grant aims to assist veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness by providing them with employment-focused services, including job training, career counseling, and support services tailored to their needs. The program emphasizes equitable access and outcomes for marginalized groups, encouraging applicants to address systemic barriers to employment for historically underserved populations. The estimated total program funding is $16 million, with awards ranging from $150,000 to $500,000, and applications are expected to be submitted electronically by April 12, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Tamara Holland at HVRPFOA@dol.gov.