Veterans Business Development

To provide long term training, counseling, and mentoring to benefit small business concerns and potential small business concerns owned and controlled by eligible veterans.

Eligible veterans means (A) A veteran who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay

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would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary, (B) a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service- connected disability, (C ) a veteran as defined in Section 101 (2) of Title 38, United States Code, or ( D) a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States.

Agency - Small Business Administration

The Small Business Administration maintains and strengthens the nation's economy by aiding, counseling, assisting and protecting the interests of small businesses and by helping families and businesses recover from national disasters.

Office - For addresses of the SBA field offices, see Appendix IV of the Catalog under Small Business Administration.
Website Address

http://www.sba.gov


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Program Accomplishments

Success stories must be published on the program-wide intranet system and/or shared with the SBA.

Uses and Use Restrictions

To establish Veteran Business Outreach Centers (VBOC) for the benefit of small business concerns and potential small business concerns owned and controlled by eligible veterans.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

An eligible applicant for the VBOC Program is a responsible educational institution, private business, veterans' nonprofit community-based organization, and Federal, State and local departments and agencies for the establishment and implementation of outreach programs for veterans and service disabled veterans.

Beneficiary Eligibility

First beneficiaries are eligible veterans and former POWs who seek to start and manage a small business; second beneficiaries are all others.

Credentials/Documentation

Credentials and documentation can be found on the annual program announcement.

Aplication and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

None.

This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.

12372.

Application Procedures

Applicants will submit proposals based on a request for proposal (RFP). The RFP may request that the applicant apply for a grant or contract. This will be made clear at the time of the RFP is issued. Instructions for applying will be contained in the RFP document.

Award Procedures

The proposal will be subject to an independent panel review. The elements of the panel review will include a review of a technical and cost proposals, each under a separate cover. The technical proposal will consist of four sections: (1) Programmatic concept, (2) understanding the problem or need, (3) coordination of resources, and (4)organizational qualifications. The cost proposal will be evaluated based on reasonableness of cost and compliance with OMB Circulars A-110 or A-112. Additionally the cost proposal must contain (1) a comprehensive development plan, (2) budget preparation, and (3) expenditures for fundraising activities may not be charged as a cost item and demonstration of adequate community based resources to achieve matching formula for nonfederal funds.

Deadlines

Designated on the RFP.

Authorization

Small Business Act of 1953, Sections 8(b)(1)(A) and (B), 15 U.S.C. 637(B)(17).

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Usually within 30 to 90 days after closing date of the RFP.

Appeals

In accordance with FAR Part 33 if a contract; or not applicable if a grant.

Renewals

Subject to the exercise of option years.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

The applicant must be capable of meeting the non-SBA matching requirements. The applicant must provide letters of commitment from other sources to certify the ability to match SBA contributions. The applicant who becomes a recipient/contractor must be prepared to report receipt of such contributions no later than the end of each program year.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Usually not to exceed 12 months for the basic effort and four option years. Funds are made available on a cost reimbursement basis.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Quarterly performance and financial reports to the SBA Central Office no later than 30 days following the end of the quarter.

A final report is due 90 days after the completion of the project year.

Audits

When necessary, on a case-by-case basis.

Records

The recipient should be prepared to maintain detailed, complete, and accurate client activity records of a sufficiency to reflect clearly the nature and variety of the services 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. The recipient should be prepared to participate in the development of a program-wide intranet system.

Financial Information

Account Identification

73-0100-0-1-376.

Obigations

Grants: FY 07 $741,000; FY 08 $743,000; and FY 09 $743,000. Administration: FY 07 $3,440,000; FY 08 $4,007,000; and FY 09 $4,720,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

From $75 to $1,500 per client.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

Contact the Federal agency for more information.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

For addresses of the SBA field offices, see Appendix IV of the Catalog under Small Business Administration.

Headquarters Office

Associate Administrator, Office of Veterans Business Development, Small Business Administration, Fifth Floor, 409 Third Street, S.W., Washington DC 20416. Telephone: (202) 205-6773. Contact: Ramona Peyton.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

The technical proposal will consist of four sections: (1) Programmatic concept, (2) understanding the problem or need, (3) coordination of resources, and (4) organizational qualifications. The cost proposal will be evaluated based on reasonableness of cost and compliance with OMB Circulars A-110 or A-112. Additionally the cost proposal must contain (1) a comprehensive development plan, (2) budget preparation, and (3) expenditures for fundraising activities may not be charged as a cost item and demonstration of adequate community based resources to achieve matching formula for nonfederal funds.


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