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Renewals:

Only one award of $1 million was available to each intermediary.
Formula and Matching Requirements:

Statutory Formula: Title Small Business Administration, Chapter 13, Part 109, Public Law P.L. 111--240. This program requires participating intermediaries to maintain a loan loss reserve of at least 5% of the outstanding principal balance of loans to small business concerns.

This program has no matching requirements.
This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

All funds must be disbursed within the first two years of award. Program was funded through FY 2012. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Award is provided in not less than two installments with first installment not more than $500,000.

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CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

Information available at www.sba.gov.

59.063 DISASTER ASSISTANCE LOANS (DISASTER RELIEF APPROPRIATIONS ACT)

FEDERAL AGENCY:

Small Business Administration
AUTHORIZATION:

Small Business Act of 1953, Public Law 091-606.
OBJECTIVES:

To provide loans to the victims of declared disasters for uninsured or otherwise uncompensated physical damage.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

Direct Loans

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Funds provided under the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act are to support loans approved for any declared disaster and for the SBA to administer the direct loan program. Loans made to businesses of all sizes, and nonprofit organizations, to homeowners, renters, to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real property and/or personal property to its pre-disaster condition. Credit elsewhere test required for all applicants to determine interest rate. Loans to homeowners/tenants are made for up to 30 years. Limit of $200,000 for repair/replacement of real property; $40,000 for repair/replacement of personal property. The loan limit may be increased by 20 percent to provide protective measures from damages caused by physical disasters. The interest rate for homeowners/tenants who have credit available elsewhere is determined by a formula based on the cost of money to the U.S. Government, but not to exceed 8 percent. The interest rate for homeowners/tenants who do not have credit available elsewhere is one-half of the formula rate, but not to exceed 4 percent. Loans to business may not exceed $ 2,000,000. For businesses determined to be able to obtain credit elsewhere, the interest rate is based on a statutory formula, but not to exceed 8 percent, with maturities not to exceed 3 years. For nonprofit organizations determined to be able to obtain credit elsewhere, the interest rate is based on a statutory formula, with maturities not to exceed 30 years. For businesses and nonprofit organizations determined to be unable to obtain credit elsewhere, the interest rate may not exceed 4 percent, with maturities up to 30 years. Under certain circumstances, homeowners and businesses may be eligible for refinancing of existing liens. There are statutory restrictions on the use of funds for voluntary relocation. In the case of a Major Source of Employment, the $2,000,000 limitation on disaster business loans may be waived. Provisions of Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and the National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994 apply. Additional information provided on SBA's website at www.sba.gov.

Applicant Eligibility:

Eligible applicants must have suffered physical property loss as a result of a disaster which occurred in an area declared by the President or SBA. They must also demonstrate an ability and willingness to repay the loan. Individuals, business concerns, charitable and nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for assistance.

Beneficiary Eligibility:

Business concerns, charitable and nonprofit organizations, and individuals.

Agricultural enterprises are ineligible. Home loans for more than $25,000 in
Presidential declarations, and loans over $14,000 in Agency declarations must
be secured with collateral to the extent possible.
Credentials/Documentation:

A signed loan application, financial information, and a signed IRS Form
8821/4506T to enable SBA to obtain tax return information from IRS for the
three years prior to the disaster (one year for homeowners and renters).
Complete copies of Federal Tax returns for the past three years for business
applicants. Financial information on principals and affiliates for business
applicants. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart
E-Cost Principles.

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Program Descriptions

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Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $6,663,000 to $7,500,000.

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TAFS Codes:

73-0400-376.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Not Applicable.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

SBA SOP

Inter-Agency MOU

Outreach brochures, ect.

Website

Regional or Local Office:

None.

Headquarters Office:

Dena Moglia 409 3rd St., SW

5th Floor, Washington, District of Columbia 20416 Email: Dena.Moglia@sba.gov Phone: 202-205-7034 Website Address:

http://www.sba.gov/bootstobusiness

RELATED PROGRAMS:

Not Applicable.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Not Applicable.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

Not Applicable.

59.067 REGIONAL INNOVATION CLUSTERS

Regional Innovation Clusters (RICS)

FEDERAL AGENCY:

Small Business Administration

AUTHORIZATION:

15 USC 637(b)(1)(A)(Section 8(b)(1)(A) of the Small Business Act). OBJECTIVES:

The purpose of this program is to connect and enhance regional cluster initiatives so that small businesses can effectively leverage them to commercialize new technologies and expand into new markets, thereby positioning themselves and their regional economies for growth. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

Direct Payments for Specified Use

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Business training; business counseling/consulting; mentoring; technology transfer counseling/consulting; commercialization of existing research and development (R&D) counseling/consulting; engagement with federal agencys Small Business Innovative Research & Development programs; support in obtaining Facility Clearance status and holding of security clearances; export readiness counseling/consulting; support for underserved communities; building networks and partnerships; providing opportunities for accessing new resources and markets; and/or other defined services relevant to small businesses. Funding for this program is designed to provide specialized technical assistance to businesses involved in an industry cluster. Funds are strictly intended for technical assistance and/or support services to small businesses and the associated operating expenses. Funds are not available to finance or purchase a business nor are they available to use as expansion capital for an existing business.

Applicant Eligibility:

Educational institutions, public or private organizations and businesses, individuals, State and local governments,

Indian tribes and lending and financial institutions and sureties that have the capability to provide the required

business assistance.

Beneficiary Eligibility:

Program Descriptions

Small business concerns as defined by industry size standards established by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Credentials/Documentation:

Documentation to establish that all program eligibility criteria are met and that offeror is registered in the System for Award Management. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles. Preapplication Coordination:

Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact assessment is required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedures:

This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. The Regional Innovation Cluster program is currently deployed through firm-fixed level-of-effort contracts and as such, applicants shall comply with the associated Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses. Award Procedure:

A technical evaluation panel reviews offers for this program based on a published evaluation criteria and makes a recommendation for award to the designated contracting officer. The contracting officer is warranted to make an award determination on behalf of the agency and may do so at his/her discretion.

Deadlines:

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

From 90 to 120 days.

Appeals:

FAR Part 33 applies to protests and appeals for the Regional Innovation Clusters program.

Renewals:

On a case by case need basis, as determined by the contracting officer and the program office.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

The contract is awarded for one year (12 months), with four additional option years to be exercised at the discretion of the SBA. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Invoicing shall occur once a month in arrears. Invoices shall include the contract number, the requisition number, and the period of time (beginning and end date) for the services detailed on the invoice. Invoicing shall be in accordance with Contractors Pricing Schedule. Back up detail shall be provided for travel, Other Direct Costs, and subcontracting efforts.

Reports:

Quarterly reports. No cash reports are required. The Contractor shall provide a status report at the end of every quarter detailing activities completed, activities delayed, problem areas determined, problems resolved, and progress to date towards meeting specified metrics. The report shall be submitted to the SBA COTR within 15 calendar days following the last day of the quarter reported. Invoicing shall occur once a month in arrears. Invoices shall include the contract number, the requisition number, and the period of time (beginning and end date) for the services detailed on the invoice. Invoicing shall be in accordance with Contractors Pricing Schedule. Back up detail shall be provided for travel, Other Direct Costs, and subcontracting efforts. Each award is monitored by a Contracting Officers Representative. Audits:

This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements. OMB Circular No. A-133

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(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7,.

Account Identification:

73-0400-0-1-376.

Obligations:

(Direct Payments for Specified Use) FY 15 $5,936,000; FY 16 est $6,000,000; and FY 17 est $6,000,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

$5,000,000 to $6,000,000 cumulative.

TAFS Codes:

73-0400-376.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal Year 2015: data not available. Fiscal Year 2016: FY 2016 data not yet available. Fiscal Year 2017: data not available.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

See Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) at https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar

Regional or Local Office:

None.

Headquarters Office:

Matthew Stevens SBA Office of Entrepreneurial Development

409 3rd St, SW

Washington, DC 20416, Washington, DC, District of Columbia 20416 Email: Matthew.Stevens @sba.gov Phone: 202-205-7699

Website Address:

http://www.sba.gov/clusters

RELATED PROGRAMS:

Not Applicable.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Fiscal Year 2015: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2016: See http://www.sba.gov/clusters. Fiscal Year 2017: No Current Data Available CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered, which could include the technical approach, cluster qualifications and experience, and past performance/past experience.

59.068 SCALEUP AMERICA
ScaleUp America
FEDERAL AGENCY:

Small Business Administration
AUTHORIZATION:

15 USC 637(b)(1)(A)(Section 8(b)(1)(A) of the Small Business Act). OBJECTIVES:

The SBAS ScaleUp America Initiative is designed to help small firms with high potential scale up and grow their businesses so that they will provide more jobs and have a greater economic impact, both locally and nationally. The SBA has structured this community-focused initiative with local entrepreneurial ecosystems in mind: a key emphasis of the program is building and strengthening entrepreneurial networks within a particular community, so that firms can grow by leveraging and complimenting the existing resources and expertise in their areas.

The ScaleUp initiative functions by supporting communities efforts to deliver cohort-based intensive assistance to established high-potential small businesses and entrepreneurs that are primed for growth beyond the start-up or early stages. The initiative provides funds to organizing entities in local communities to do the following:

deliver a proven entrepreneurship education curriculum for growth-oriented

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