Office of Small Business Development Centers - Drug Free Workplace

Post Date

April 26th 2010

Application Due Date

June 15th 2010

The Closing date is June 15, 2010 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

Funding Opportunity Number

OSBDC-2010-09

CFDA Number(s)

59.070

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Business and Commerce

Number of Awards

5

Eligibility Categories

Other

Eligible Applicants: A. In order to be an “Eligible Intermediary,” the applicant must document in its application that it: 1. Has at least 2 years of experience in carrying out drug-free workplace programs; 2. Has a drug-free workplace policy in effect; 3. Is located in a state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States; and 4. Has as its purpose - a. the development of comprehensive drug-free workplace programs or the provision of drug-free workplace services; or b. the provision of other forms of assistance and services to small businesses; or c. that it is eligible to receive a grant under chapter 2 of the National Narcotics Leadership Act of 1998 (must provide certification). 5. Has an established organizational infrastructure with an internal financial management system that meets the standards prescribed in 2 CFR Part 215, Subpart C, Section 215.21 through 215.28, “Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations.” The application must include certification to verify that this requirement has been met (e.g., a written statement from a certified public accountant). 6. Has a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number which is a unique nine-digit identification number provided by Dun & Bradstreet. Please see page A-13 for instructions on obtaining a DUNS number. 7. Has a registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). 8. Is registered on www.grants.gov. 9. Nothing shall preclude a faith-based or community organization from being considered an eligible applicant for the DFWP program, provided it meets all of the requirements listed above. B. Small Business Development Centers An eligible SBDC applicant must be a current lead center SBDC.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $990000

• Award Range:

  $50000 - $250000

Grant Description

Program Announcement No. OSBDC-2010-09 U.S. Small Business Administration / Office of Small Business Development Centers (OSBDC) OPENING DATE: April 26, 2010 CLOSING DATE: June 15, 2010 The “Paul D. Coverdell Drug-Free Workplace Program,” so named to honor the late Senator Paul D. Coverdell who was the sponsor of the original Drug Free Workplace legislation was enacted to promote drug-free workplace programs in the small business community. It allows intermediaries to provide employers with guidance regarding DFWP, while allowing each employer to design the specifics of their DFWP program. ¤ 27 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. ¤ 654) permits the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide funding to eligible intermediaries and SBDCs via grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts in order to financially and technically assist small businesses in establishing drug-free workplace programs. SBA wants to ensure the success of the Paul D. Coverdell Drug-Free Workplace Program, as contemplated by the Small Business Act (the Act). In order to do that, grants made under that program should be viewed as an opportunity to develop a collaborative effort (community-wide, state-wide, region-wide, industry-wide, association-wide, etc.) in which a plan for a system of action aimed at reducing drug abuse in small businesses can serve as a national demonstration model. Applicants are encouraged to design and develop innovative and creative programs and services to address the goals of the Act. Questions about this program announcement should be directed to the Office of Small Business Development Centers at the SBA, at (202)205-6766.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Small Business Administration

• Office:

  None

• Agency Contact:

  Office of Small Business Development Centers
  (202) 205-6766

• Agency Mailing Address:

  OSBDC @sba.gov

• Agency Email Address:

  OSBDC@sba.gov

• More Information:

  http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/sbdc/funding/sbdc_funding_opps.html