Program Descriptions
Program Number
59.070
Title
Drug-Free Workplace Program
Federal Agency
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Authorization
Small Business Act, Section 21(c)(3)(T) and Section 27 (15 U.S.C. Sections 648(c)(3)(T) and 654) (Title IX of Public Law 105-277, Public Law 108-447).
Status
Active
Objectives
This Program permits the Small Business Administration (SBA) to make grants to eligible intermediaries to assist small businesses financially and technically in establishing DFWP programs. That statute also amended the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. Section 631 et seq.) to require recipients of Small Business Development Center (SBDC) grants to provide information and assistance to small businesses with respect to establishing DFWP programs and authorized SBA to provide additional funding to SBDCs for that purpose.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds restricted to the use of assisting small businesses.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
A current small business owner.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Small businesses, including those owned by low-income and handicapped individuals located in high unemployment areas.
Credentials/Documentation
Statement of, company financial statements, resumes and job descriptions, organizational chart, technical proposal, milestones and letters of intended partnerships/collaborative efforts.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Submission of proposal to the central Office of SBA through http://www.grants.gov The standard application forms as furnished by the SBA must be used for this program. The eligible intermediary should coordinate with potential resources. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Applications are filed by the eligible intermediary through http://www.grants.gov
Award Procedure
Applicant receives an executed cooperative agreement.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Range from 30 to 60 days.
Appeals
Varies with individual proposals.
Renewals
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Cooperative agreements run for a period of two years with one two-year option period.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Quarterly narrative and financial reports are required to be submitted to the SBA Central Office no later than 30 days following the end of the required time period. A final report is due 90 days after the end of the cooperative agreement year.
Audits
None.
Records
Adequate accounting system.
Financial Information
Account Identification
73-1154-0-1-376.
Obligations
Administration: FY 07 $91,000; FY 08 $96,000; and FY 09 $108,000 Grants: FY 07 $758,000; FY 08 $990,000; and FY 09 $990,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
From $100,000 to $250,000.
Program Accomplishments
In FY 2007, the grantees assisted 453 small businesses in implementing full or partial drug free workplace programs. The grantees educated 2,731 small businesses on the benefits of a drug free workplace program. Additionally, the grantees financially assisted 1,506 small businesses and technically assisted 1,745 small businesses.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
DFWP Program Announcement, Small Business Act, Section 21(c)(3)(T) and Section 27 (15 U.S.C. Sections 648(c)(3)(T) and 654) (Title IX of Public Law 105-277, Public Law 108-447).
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
For addresses of the field offices, see Appendix IV of the Catalog under the Small Business Administration.
Headquarters Office
Associate Administrator, Office of Small Business Development Centers, 409 3rd, S.W., Washington, DC 20416. Telephone: (202) 205-6766; Fax: (202) 205-7727.
Web Site Address
http://www.sba.gov/sbdc
Related Programs
None.
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Selection criteria are as posted in the program announcement.
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