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entrepreneurs and small businesses; provide on-going one-on-one support, provide mentoring and technical assistance;

facilitate connections to growth capital; and

identify opportunities to build and strengthen connections and networks in their community.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

Direct Payments for Specified Use

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

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. 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:

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. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.

Preapplication Coordination:

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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.

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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, a third party evaluation is conducted, and the program office holds semi-annual performance calls with the awardees.

Audits:

In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. Records:

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 $4,145,837; FY 16 est $4,059,133; and FY 17 est $4,991,900

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

Direct Payments for Specified Use: FY 15 $4,145,837; FY 16 4,059,133 and FY 17 $4,991,900.

TAFS Codes:

73-0400-376.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal Year 2015: We are in the process of finalizing an impact evaluation study for FY 15. This will be ready for public consumption by September/October. Fiscal Year 2016: Not available. Fiscal Year 2017: Not

available.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

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

Regional or Local Office:

See Regional Agency Offices.

Headquarters Office:

Matthew Stevens 409 3rd Street, SW

6th Floor, Washington, District of Columbia 20416 Email: Matthew.Stevens @sba.gov Phone: 202-205-7699

Website Address:

https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-initiatives/scaleup-america-initiative

RELATED PROGRAMS:

Not Applicable.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Fiscal Year 2015: The ScaleUp Philadelphia Program is run by The Enterprise

Program Descriptions

Center (TEC) in Philadelphia, PA. TEC is an economic development organization with a 25-year history of incubating and accelerating underserved and underrepresented small businesses on the entrepreneurial scale-up continuum from early start-up to high growth to mature growth. TEC has developed a 12 week, 6 curricular session course combined with six months of one-on-one mentoring and events. The Center has completed two cohorts, with a total of 29 businesses graduating from the program. The 12 week course is a hybrid flipped classroom model with online learning components. Each participant receives ongoing one-on-one support by ScaleUp Philadelphia staff with an average weekly contact of 30 minutes to 1 hour. Topics cover marketing, new business opportunities, funding, RFPs, and responding to RFPs. ScaleUp Philadelphia organizes a minimum of 1 business pitch event with angel and venture funds per cohort. Each cohort will be a part of a CEO Mastermind group of peer business leaders that will be facilitated by staff and will include alumni peer business leaders from previous cohorts. Fiscal Year 2016: Please see link for details on programs funded within this budget year: https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-initiatives/scaleup-america-initiative. Fiscal Year 2017: Please see link for details on programs funded within this budget year: https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-initiatives/scaleup-america-initiative. 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.

59.069 SBA EMERGING LEADERS INITIATIVE

Emerging Leaders

FEDERAL AGENCY:

Small Business Administration

AUTHORIZATION:

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

Emerging Leaders is a free educational series that provides executives with the organizational framework and resources to build sustainable businesses and support economic development within underserved communities. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

Direct Payments for Specified Use

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Over the course of seven months, participants build capacity through the reinforcement of their business skills and development of their resource network. SBA Emerging Leaders specialized areas of training include: Business development strategies; Strategic planning; Finance and financial management; Marketing and sales; Human resources; Accessing capital (SBA and beyond); Government contracts (federal, state, local); and CEO mentoring. Applicant Eligibility:

Existing small business owners that meet criteria, this training is for established business owners and is not for start-ups or people who are thinking about starting a business. The Emerging Leaders Initiative advanced training series is open to small business owners and executives that:

Have annual revenues of at least $400,000

Have been in business for at least 3 years

Have at least one employee, other than self.

Beneficiary Eligibility:

Existing small business owners.

Credentials/Documentation:

program for review.

Application Procedures:

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principals, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Award Procedure:

Based on available funding.

Deadlines:

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

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

Participation is limited based on available funding.
Appeals:

Not Applicable. Renewals:

Not Applicable.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.

This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details. N/A.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

Training classes over the course of 7 months. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: N/A.

Reports:

Impact assessment conducted annually. N/A. Yes, national trainer (contractor) submits reports to COR. Yes, national trainer (contractor) submits reports to COR. Yes, national trainer (contractor) submits reports to COR.

Audits:

In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503.

Records:

Routine records according to current Statement of Work. Account Identification:

73-0400-0-1-376.

Obligations:

(Direct Payments for Specified Use) FY 15 $2,555,067; FY 16 est $2,732,421; and FY 17 est $2,675,421 - N/A.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

N/A.

TAFS Codes:

73-0400-376.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Not Applicable.

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Office of Entrepreneurship Education, Washington, District of Columbia 20416 Email: john.bienko@sba.gov Phone: 202-205-6052

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TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

PROVISION OF SPECIALIZED SERVICES

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs (D RRTP), Mental Health Services, identify and address goals of rehabilitation, recovery, health maintenance, quality of life, and community integration. The DRRTPs provide specific intensive specialty treatment for mental health disorders, including PTSD and substance use disorders, as well as co-occurring medical needs, homelessness and unemployment.

A DRRTP must not be used as a simple substitute for community housing or as
VA lodging or Hotel facility.
Applicant Eligibility:

Veterans who meet basic VA eligibility requirement for VA healthcare and who

are assessed as:

not meeting criteria for acute inpatient mental health or medical admission; having tried a less restrictive treatment alternative, or one was unavailable; having identified rehabilitation and treatment needs requiring the structure and support of a residential treatment environment;

not a significant risk of harm to self or others;

lacking a stable lifestyle or living arrangement that is conducive to the

Veterans goal of recovery;

being capable of self-preservation and basic self-care.

Beneficiary Eligibility:

Veterans meeting the above requirements.

Credentials/Documentation:

Military discharge papers (DD214). This program is excluded from coverage

under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E-Cost Principles.

Preapplication Coordination:

Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not 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. Submit Application for Medical Benefits, VA Form 10-10EZ and VA Form 10-10EC, Application for Extended Care Services to nearest VA medical facility.

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Award Procedure:

Not applicable. Deadlines:

Not Applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

Not Applicable.

Appeals:

Not Applicable. Renewals:

Not Applicable.

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:

Not applicable. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum. Reports:

Not Applicable.

Audits:

No audits are required for this program. Records:

None.

Account Identification:

36-0160-0-1-703.

Obligations:

(Project Grants) FY 15 $729,752,605; FY 16 est $728,933,266; and FY 17 est $721,104,018 - Estimated Cost based on the forecasted Bed Day of Care data from the BY 2013 Enrollee Health Care Projection Model forecasts. The costs include the total healthcare cost of the Veteran during their stay. Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

Not applicable. TAFS Codes:

36-0160.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal Year 2015: VHA offers a full continuum of residential treatment programs. At the end of FY 15, VHA operated 244 residential programs with 8,183 beds at 106 VA Medical Centers. For FY 15, there were 38601 episodes of care, 2,312,740 Bed Days of Care at a cost of $729,752,605. Fiscal Year 2016: At the end of second quarter FY 16, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) operated 245 MH RRTP programs with 8,034 beds at 113 VAMCs. For FY 16, VHA anticipates opening nine new residential programs. Fiscal Year 2017: For FY17, VHA anticipates opening four new programs. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

VHA Handbook 1162.02

VHA Handbook 1160.01

VHA Handbook 1160.03

VHA Handbook 1160.04.

Information Contacts (150)

National Mental Health Director, Residential Rehabilitation and Treatment Programs

757-722-9961, extension 1123.

Regional or Local Office:

None. Mental Health Services (10P4M) in the Office of Patient Care Services (10P4)

202-461-4154.

Program Descriptions

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The Homeless Veterans Comprehensive Service Programs Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-590) established the VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program with permanent authority being given by Veterans Benefits, Health Care, and Information Technology Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-461). The Program allows VA to assist public or non-profit private entities with partial funding for "bricks and mortar" to create supportive housing or services centers or to purchase vans for outreach and transportation. In addition VA is also authorized fund operating expenses minus other sources of income for these facilities through per diem payments.

Applicant Eligibility:

Applicants eligible for grants include public and nonprofit private entities with the capacity to effectively administer a grant; which demonstrate that adequate financial support will be available to carry out the project; and which agree to and demonstrate capacity to meet the applicable criteria and requirements of the grant program. Applicants eligible for per diem payments include public or nonprofit private entities who are either grant recipients, or who are eligible to receive a grant.

Beneficiary Eligibility:

Veterans, meaning a person who served in the active military, naval or air service, and who was discharged or released there from under conditions other than dishonorable.

Credentials/Documentation:

Costs for State and local governments, Indian Tribal governments and nonprofit organizations will be determined in accordance with 2 CFR 200 Subpart ECost Principals. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. Preapplication Coordination:

As funds are available for the program VA will publish in the Federal Register a notice of fund availability (NOFA) soliciting applications for the grant program. The NOFA will contain; the content and form of the application with information on obtaining an application; the date, time, and place for submitting completed applications; the estimated amount and type of funding available; any priorities for or exclusions from funding, and provide information on additional documents necessary for the application. Environmental impact information is not 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 application content the Federal agency must use is required by 38 CFR 61, "VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program". VA will provide information to applicants on how to access a copy of the regulation in the notice of funding availability. Award Procedure:

Formal approval of the award of assistance is made by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; the program is administered by Veterans Health Administration, Homeless Programs, National Grant and Per Diem Program Office.

Deadlines:

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

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

From 30 to 60 days. For grant applicants, from 30 to 60 work days after receipt of items in the Second Submission section of the grant application package, including documentation on acquisition, rehabilitation and new construction; match and feasibility; matching funds; supportive services; and operating budget. For recognition by VA as eligible to receive per diem payments, 30 to 60 days after formal recognition is approved, pending availability of funds. Appeals:

If an application would have been selected but for a procedural error committed by VA, VA may reconsider that application in the next funding round. A new application will not be required for this purpose so long as there is no material change in the information.

Renewals:

Renewals or options for continuation of payment will be addressed by VA in the grant agreement.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

This program has no statutory formula.

This program has no matching requirements. Refer to 38 CFR 61.16. Federal participation provides up to 65 percent of total allowable costs of the project, with the grant recipient providing the remainder. Once funds are obligated for a grant project, VA will not increase the amount obligated. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

For the grant program, appropriation expires at the end of each fiscal year. Length of time limitations for the per diem programs are not established, however, per diem is contingent on availability of VA program funds. Reimbursement payments are made to the recipient based on the Federal share of costs incurred. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum. Reports:

Program reports are not applicable. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress

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reports are not applicable. Expenditure reports are not applicable. Grantee reports as required in accordance with 38 CFR 61.80.

Audits:

This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements. Audits are performed in accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200.501 Audit requirements

Records:

Three categories of records should be maintained by VA and the contractor: (a) contractor fiscal records; (b) contractor treatment records; and (c) VA record summaries of treatment provided. Contractor fiscal records should be

maintained by the contractor as outlined in 2 CFR 200, Subpart D--Post Federal Award Requirements, of Part 200.

Contractor treatment records should be maintained by the contractor for a

period of three years after the date of last patient activity before being disposed of by the contractor. Contractor summaries and related records will be

maintained by the appropriate VA health care facility until three years after the last episode of care, then they will be filed with VA's Consolidated Health

Records for each veteran patient. Consolidated Health Records are retained by the VA facility for 75 years from the last episode of care. VA should retain their records as guided by Records Control Schedule 10-1.

Account Identification:

36-0160-0-1-703.

Obligations:

(Project Grants) FY 15 $214,990,000; FY 16 est $171,094,000; and FY 17 Estimate Not Available

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

Capital grants have ranged from $12,610 to $1,000,000 for with an average award of $250,000.00. Per Diem is a based on the operational costs and income of each project per the requirements of 38 CFR 61.33. To receive per diem the bed must be occupied. The maximum per diem is $43.32; the average per diem is $31.45 with the average number of beds per project at 22. With an eighty-five per cent occupancy rate the result is an average per diem of approximately $588.

TAFS Codes:

36-0160.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Fiscal Year 2015: Over its 20 plus year history there have been 15,000 transitional housing and service beds created and supported through this program; with 650 projects serving homeless veterans in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Guam. In FY2015, VA and its community partners served 43,971 veterans under this program with 15,507 of those veterans exiting the program with permanent housing placements. Fiscal Year 2016: Over its 20 plus year history there have been 15,000 transitional housing and service beds created and supported through this program; with 650 projects serving homeless veterans in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Guam. In FY2015, VA and its community partners served 43,971 veterans under this program with 15,507 of those veterans exiting the program with permanent housing placements. Fiscal Year 2017: Over its 20 plus year history there have been 15,000 transitional housing and service beds created and supported through this program; with 650 projects serving homeless veterans in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Guam. In FY2015, VA and its community partners served 43,971 veterans under this program with 15,507 of those veterans exiting the program with permanent housing placements.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

Title 38 Code of Federal Regulations 61.0 -61.82, VA Homeless Providers
Grant and Per Diem Program.

Regional or Local Office:

None. Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:

Jeffery L. Quarles Director, VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem

Program

VA National GPD Program Office

10770 N. 46th Street, Suite C-200 Tampa, FL 33617

Program Descriptions

, Tampa, Florida 33617 Phone: 1-877-322-0334

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Website Address:

http://www.va.gov/homeless/GPD.asp

RELATED PROGRAMS:

64.033 VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Not Applicable.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

As required by 38 CFR parts 61.13, 61.14, 61.15, 61.18, 61.32, 61.40, and 61.44, applications are reviewed, rated and ranked in priority order. Selection criteria include: (a) Project Plan; (b) Outreach; (c) Ability of the applicant to develop and operate a project; (d) Need; (e) Completion Confidence; and (f) Coordination with other programs.

64.027 POST-9/11 VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
Post 9/11 GI Bill - Chapter 33 - Veterans Benefits Administration
FEDERAL AGENCY:

Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
AUTHORIZATION:

Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008, 38 U.S.C Chapter 33.
OBJECTIVES:

To help servicepersons adjust to civilian life after separation from military service, assist in the recruitment and retention of highly qualified personnel in the active and reserve components in the Armed Forces by providing education benefits, and to provide educational opportunities to the dependents of certain service members and veterans.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

Direct Payments for Specified Use

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Participants may pursue approved programs of education offered by an institution of higher learning (IHL). Participants may also receive reimbursement for an approved licensing or certification test. Applicant Eligibility:

What follows is not a complete list of eligibility requirements. For more information on the latest changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill go to the VA web-site address listed below. Individuals who entered active duty after September 10, 2001 may be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Individuals can use the Post-9/11 GI Bill after serving 90 days on active duty (excluding entry level and skill training). Only periods of active duty under title 10 will be used to establish eligibility for the Post 9/11 GI Bill. A high school diploma or equivalency certificate is always required for eligibility. Individuals who are eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty (chapter 30), the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (chapter 1606), or the Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) will have to make an irrevocable election to relinquish eligibility under one of those benefit programs to establish eligibility under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The dependent children of a person who died in the line of duty while serving as a member of the Armed Forces may be eligible to use benefits under the Fry Scholarship provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The spouse and/or child(ren) of a veteran or service member may be eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill if the veteran or service member transfers entitlement to those dependents. Eligibility to transfer entitlement to dependents is determined by the Department of Defense.

Beneficiary Eligibility:

As stated above under Applicant Eligibility.
Credentials/Documentation:

Military discharge certificate (DD 214) is sometimes required; enrollment certification by institution offering training is required. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles. Preapplication Coordination:

Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

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