SBA Emerging 200 Initiative

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	Federal Grant Title:	SBA Emerging 200 Initiative
	CFDA Number:	59.007
	CFDA Description:	7(j) Technical Assistance
	Federal Agency Name:	Small Business Administration
	Category of Funding Activity:	Business and Commerce
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	GCBD-2008-01
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Mar 20, 2008
	Creation Date:	Apr 03, 2008
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 10, 2008 April 10, 2008, 11:59:59 PM EST SBA will be conducting a bidder's call on Thursday, April 3, 2008 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. To attend please call in on (866) 740-1260 with Access Code #3761101.
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 10, 2008 April 10, 2008, 11:59:59 PM EST Thank you for attending the bidder's call on April 3, 2008. The transcript of the call will be coming soon on the full announcement link below.
	Archive Date:	Apr 11, 2008
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$400,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$400,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$400,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: All Public or private sources eligible to apply for Federal grant funding. section of the announcement.
Grant Description: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued Program Announcement No. GCBD-2008-01 to eligible organizations to apply for funding to develop and deliver a national curriculum in support of SBA's Emerging 200 initiative. Successful applicants will receive awards under cooperative agreements for one year plus 4 optional years, subject to continued authorization and funding, to provide business training, counseling, mentoring and other technical assistance to small businesses in 11 designated cities.The goal of the SBA Emerging 200 initiative is to identify approximately 200 inner-city businesses across the country that show a high potential for growth and to provide them the network, resources and motivation required to build a sustainable business of size and scale within a designated inner-city geographic location.The SBA Emerging 200 initiative will enable the participating small businesses to engage in an intensive curriculum focused on developing a winning, expansion strategy for their business, including options for capital access and contracting. Participants also will have the opportunity to work with experienced mentors, attend workshops and develop connections with their peers, city leaders, and financial community. Questions about this program announcement should be directed to the Office of Government Contracting and Business Development at e200@sba.gov. Questions about budget or funding matters should be directed to Division of Procurement & Grants Management via e-mail at electronic.grants@sba.gov.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/gcbd/index.html
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