State Small Business Credit Initiative 

Investing in America Small Business Opportunity 

(SSBCI Investing in America SBOP)

Pre-Application Webinar

November 6, 2023 @ 1:30 pm Eastern Time
SSBCI Overview

1. Introduction2. Program Priorities and Objectives3. Program Overview

a) NOFO at a Glanceb) Key Dates/Milestonesc) Competition Overviewd) Application Informatione) Application Submissionf) Evaluation Criteriag) Award

4. Upcoming Events5. Q&As

Webinar Disclaimer

This presentation does not contain the full text of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (N

Investing in America SBOP. Before applying, eligible applicants should thoroughly review 

published on Treasury’s website on October 25, 2023 (see link or scan QR co

Agenda

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SSBCI Overview

Jessica Milano, Chief Program Officer, Office of Capital AccesJeffrey Stout, SSBCI DirectorJamie Lipsey, Senior Policy AdvisorPeter Gillen, Program ManagerTerrie Riley, Grants ManagerCarmen Reed, Grants ManagerTerry Valladares, Program Manager (contract support)

SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Program Tea
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1. Connect eligible beneficiaries with loans or investments s

the SSBCI Capital Program or other federal or other jurisdibusiness programs.

2. Assist eligible beneficiaries to secure financing so they can 

leverage, and scale into business opportunities arising 

such as the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), thInfrastructure Law (BIL), the Creating Helpful Incentives to Semiconductors and Science Act (CHIPS and Science ActReduction Act (IRA).

• Business opportunities related to ARPA, BIL, CHIPS and Science Ac

projects related to public and private infrastructure, critical manufactuchains, and the clean energy transition.

SSBCI Investing in America SBOP – Priorities and O
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3. Incentivize innovation in the delivery of TA services throu

collaborations with other jurisdictions, SEDI-owned LAF firmnon-traditional TA providers, educational institutions, and community-serving organizations.

4. Scale the impact of SSBCI Investing in America SBOP awa

matching funds, including from the private sector.

SSBCI Investing in America SBOP – Priorities and Objec
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• Through the competitive grant program – the SSBCI Investing in A

Treasury intends to award grant funding to support programs that prand high-impact models for delivering TA in the areas of legal, accfinancial advisory services (TA services) to very small businesses 

businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadindividuals (SEDI-owned businesses), as those terms are defined iguidance, applying for a jurisdiction’s SSBCI capital program or othejurisdiction small business program. Those businesses are collective“eligible beneficiaries” throughout this presentation. 

• This program is related to and supports the SSBCI Capital Program 

allocation formula-based SSBCI Technical Assistance (TA) Grant 

Program Overview
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An application will receive more points in the review process if it:

 Includes high-quality existing or proposed collaborations with project par

may include other jurisdictions, cities, or other political subdivisions, educinstitutions, community-serving organizations, and industry stakeholders

 Leverages public or private cash matching commitments that will contr

successful outcomes and project long-term sustainability

 Is designed to serve eligible small businesses on a regional basis as 

NOFO.

Recipients may make subawards to other organizations to act in an administra

review the NOFO carefully for requirements applicable to TA providers, which m

jurisdiction entities or legal, accounting, or financial advisory firms (LAF firms). 

Program Overview (cont.)
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Overall, SSBCI supports small businesses and entrepreneurship in communities acproviding capital and technical assistance to promote small business stability, growSSBCI Capital Program1• The Capital Program provides funding to states, the District of Columbia, territories, and 

(collectively, “participating jurisdictions”) for programs that catalyze lending and investing build ecosystems of opportunity and entrepreneurship, and create high-quality jobs. 

• The Capital Program is anticipated to catalyze tens of billions in public and private capita

microloans, and venture capital focused on small businesses, including for VSBs and SEbusinesses. These funds can be transformative in a range of industries such as small mchain, and other sectors promoting key national priorities.

• For more information on the jurisdictions’ capital programs, refer to: http://www.treasury.

1The Capital Program is not considered federal financial assistance or a grant program bAllocated Funds by Treasury to participating jurisdictions under the terms of the AllocatioTreasury.

SSBCI Background – Capital Program
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Allocation formula-based TA Grant Program2• Under the TA Grant Program, Treasury allocated funding by formula 

that submit timely and complete applications for the SSBCI Capital PTA to eligible beneficiaries that are applying for SSBCI Capital Progrother government programs that support small businesses.

• The TA Grant Program supports eligible beneficiaries by providing th

legal, accounting, andfinancial advisory services.

2In contrast to the Capital Program, the TA Grant Program is a federal financial assistance 

SSBCI Background – Allocation Formula-Based TA Gra
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Program SummaryType of awards: Discretionary grantsEstimated total program funding: $75 millionEstimated award ceiling: $10 million*Estimated award floor: $5 million*Estimated number of awards: 8 to 15Period of performance: Up to 36 months (3 years)

**

*Treasury anticipates that larger awards will have a regional focus that involves 

jurisdictions. The ranges are provided only for your information and may prove upurposes. Actual amounts awarded may be higher or lower, including based on funds.

**The length of the period of performance should be based on the assessed nee

eligible small businesses and must be clearly articulated in all budget documen

The Competitive NOFO at a Glance
SSBCI Overview The Competitive NOFO at a Glance (cont.)

Application Deadline60 calendar days from the date the SSBCI Investing in Amapplication is available. Treasury will publish a separate notification when the prograis published that specifies the application deadline and wNOFO accordingly.
SSBCI Overview Key Dates/ Milestones

NOFO 

Posted 

Oct 25

PreApplication 

Webinar I

Nov 6

Draft PDF 

Application 

Posted to 

UST Website

Winter 

2023/2024 

(est.)

Application 

Portal Opened

Winter 2024

(est.)

Application 

Webinars

Winter 2024

(est.)

Applications 

Due

Spring 2024

(est.)

PreApplication 

Webinar II

TBD
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Eligible applicants include:1. Any jurisdiction that has been approved as a participat

jurisdiction in the SSBCI Capital Program. 

2. Jurisdictions that are not yet approved as participating ju

the SSBCI Capital Program, but that have submitted ctimely SSBCI Capital Program applications (or are paTribal government application), are also eligible to applyreceive an SSBCI Investing in America SBOP award, a jbe approved as a participating jurisdiction in the SSBCI Program. 

Competition Overview – Eligible Applicants
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3. Groups of Tribal governments may apply jointly (i.e., in c

additional requirements applicable to joint Tribal applications

Grant Program FAQ #3 “Can a Tribal-affiliated entity or non-Tfor a TA grant, sign a TA Grant Agreement, and implement thof a group of Tribal governments under Section III. Eligible RBeneficiaries, and TA Providers,” which will apply to applicatiunder this NOFO. 

4. States, territories, and the District of Columbia may not appl

application from these applicants or from Tribal governments points if the TA program is designed to serve eligible small buregional basis as described in the NOFO. See Section C.1 

Reach” evaluation criterion in Section E.1 of the NOFO.

• The NOFO describes 4 ways an applicant may be considered for 

collaboration points. 

Competition Overview – Eligible Applicants (co
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Eligible beneficiaries (i.e., businesses eligible to receive TA this program) are VSBs and SEDI-owned businesses that 

for a jurisdiction’s SSBCI Capital Program or other federal ojurisdiction small business program. VSBs and SEDI-owned are defined in the NOFO Section A.2 – Key Terms.

Some businesses may qualify as both VSBs and SEDI-owbusinesses. A recipient can consider these businesses as VSEDI-owned businesses, or both for all purposes for grants the SSBCI Investing In America SBOP NOFO.

Competition Overview – Eligible Beneficiarie
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A recipient may:1. Provide TA services itself under an award,2. Make a subaward for an entity of the recipient (e.g., a state a

government corporation) or an LAF firm to provide TA serviceaward, 

3. Contract with third-party LAF firms to provide TA services, 

4. Make a subaward to a non-federal entity (as defined at 2 C

that is not an entity of the recipient (e.g., a state entity or otheentity) or LAF firm, if the subrecipient acts in an administrative contract with or make subawards to jurisdiction entities or LAF serve as TA providers.

See also Section C.3 of the NOFO. 

Competition Overview – Eligible TA Provider
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Funds are for the provision of legal, accounting, and finaadvisory services (i.e., TA services) intended to help eligibbeneficiaries applying for SSBCI capital or for other federajurisdiction programs that support small businesses. Such sinclude a wide variety of assistance throughout the businesA list of example TA services can be found in Section C.4 oNOFO.

Competition Overview – Eligible TA Services
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Non-federal matching funds (also referred to as cost sharing or third-party funds) under the SSBCI Investing in America SBOP; however, applicants are encouraged tability to leverage additional sources of funding to increase the impact of the award.

Examples of matching fund sources could include commitments from bu

non-profits, including philanthropic partners, and the jurisdiction’s ow

funds.

Any proposed matching funds must be: Cash;  Included in the project budget; and 

 Available at the time of award, committed to the project, and not encumber

would preclude their use for the applicant’s proposed project. 

In-kind contributions are prohibited as match under the SSBCI Investin

Competition Overview – Non-Federal Matching F
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Applications that can demonstrate how the use of matching funds will bconjunction with SSBCI Investing in America SBOP grant funds to makimpact in providing needed TA services to eligible small businesses prioritized in the application evaluation criteria. Refer to the Section E

(Budget and Timeline evaluation criterion). If an applicant proposes matching funds in the project budget, all such documented by a letter of commitment from each provider of the fund

that clearly:

• States the amount; and • States or evidences that the funds are available, committed, and uMatching funds that do not have corresponding letters of commitment wconsidered in the application review process. See also Slide 31 of 

Competition Overview – Non-Federal Matching Fund
SSBCI Overview Application Information

Application Documents

i Applicant Letter of Designation

ii Delegation of Authority and Joint Tribal Application Designation Documentatio

iii Program Design and Substanceiv Budget Narrative (using the budget categories of Form SF-424A “Budget Infor

Construction Programs”)

v Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement/Cost Allocation Plan (if applicable)

vi Form SF-LLL “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities” (if applicable)

vii Assurances of Compliance with Civil Rights Requirements

viii SSBCI Investing in America SBOP Assurances and Certifications 

ix Other Supporting Documentation (if applicable) 

Summary of the application elements
SSBCI Overview Application Information – Designation Docume

i. Applicant Letter of DesignationThe eligible applicant, which may be a specific department, agency, or political subdrelevant jurisdiction, will be required to submit a designation letter on official letter

by the governor of the state, mayor of the District of Columbia, or governing official or Tribal government stating or evidencing that they have designated the eligible apthe actions listed in Section D.2.b.i. of the NOFO on behalf of the jurisdiction. 

ii. Delegation of Authority and Joint Tribal Application Designation Documentation (if applicable)If the Authorized Official named in the application has delegated the authority to aofficial of the applicant jurisdiction to certify and electronically sign the application othe jurisdiction, documentation evidencing the delegation of authority must be submTreasury on official letterhead. In addition, joint Tribal applications require additionaThe forthcoming application template (which will be posted on Treasury’s website) wadditional information on both requirements. 
SSBCI Overview iii. Program Design and Substance

Description of Program Design and Substance should be a maximum of 15 total pages (

margins), including any exhibits or attachments. Material beyond 15 pages will not be r

Content and Structure

Section 1: Executive Summary (up to 1 page)Applicants should include the following:

Section 2: Description of Project ServicConnect Eligible Beneficiaries to OpporApplicants should:

1. Succinct overview of the proposed project and 

activities. 

2. What the applicant plans to accomplish.

3. Summary of the proposed activities and 

deliverables.

4. Brief description of the potential broader impact

of the grant’s successful completion.

1. Describe the project’s location and region

impact and the targeted participants to be se

2. Describe the service area’s existing resour

small businesses, and the rationale for the s

3. Describe the types of business opportunit

help eligible beneficiaries access and levera

4. An assessment of the needs of eligible ben

service area in accessing and leveraging the any limitations or gaps in coverage.
SSBCI Overview iii. Program Design and Substance (cont.)

Content and Structure

Section 3: Proposed SolutionApplicants should:1. Describe the proposed solution and how it aligns with the needs of the eligible beneficiaries and overco

gaps in coverage.

2. Describe how the proposed project will help eligible beneficiaries access, leverage, and scale into identified 

3. Explain how the proposed project supports eligible small business beneficiaries applying for the SSBCI Cap

programs that support small businesses.

4. Describe how the project is connected to relevant small business programs and provide evidence that de

applicant will leverage other existing programs and funding sources.

5. Describe how the project will launch new programming or scale existing programming aimed at reaching 

beneficiaries that are currently underserved.

6. Demonstrate clearly how the project will create added benefits for the project service area’s VSB and SEDI p

provide data to support claims.

7. Provide information and data used to design the proposed project in a way that effectively addresses eligible 

particularly information and data on barriers to capital access and how the project will address those ne

beneficiaries to identified opportunities.
SSBCI Overview iii. Program Design and Substance (cont.)

Content and Structure

Section 4: Key Partners and Project SupportApplicants should:1. Describe current partner network, including public and private entities at the national, state, re

that will be working on the project.

2. Identify the TA providers you plan to work with under the SSBCI Investing in America SBOP o

providers that are representative of the network of providers you intend to work with. If target p

identified, describe your strategy for identification and outreach.

3. Describe partners’ roles and responsibilities on the project and include information about any 

efforts.

4. Describe concrete outreach plans to engage new partners that will support the project.

5. Describe strategy to reach VSBs and SEDI-owned businesses, such as regular internal orga

assess project implementation and planned outreach efforts.

6. Address the statutory requirement relating to prioritization of SEDI-owned TA providers, as s

purposes of this requirement, prioritization may be satisfied by having (i) a partnership with one 

providers, or (ii) procurement processes, outreach efforts, and a program design that enables Sto be reached. 
SSBCI Overview iii. Program Design and Substance (cont.)

Content and Structure

Section 5: Organizational Capacity and ExperienceApplicants should:1. Articulate the relevant prior experience of the applicant and any proposed TA providers.2. Describe the applicant and any proposed TA providers’ ability to execute the project.3. If TA providers have not yet been selected, describe the process for identifying future TA pro

applicants’ procurement processes.

4. Discuss applicant’s capability to directly implement the TA project or to manage subrecipie

implementation.

5. Discuss any subrecipient’s or contractor’s capability to implement the TA project or to man

implementation of lower-tier subrecipients or contractors.

6. Discuss the process, sources, and tools used in identifying and determining the capability of t
SSBCI Overview iii. Program Design and Substance (cont.)

Content and Structure• Applicants are required to describe the goals of their proposed project and the output, outcome, a

performance measures and benchmarks they will use to achieve those goals. 

• Applicants’ goals must align with the overarching performance goals of the SSBCI Investing in Am

provide TA services to eligible beneficiaries, as described in the overview of this NOFO. 

• Applicants’ performance measures must align with Treasury’s minimum performance measures s

Section 6: Performance Goals and Measures

Treasury’s minimum performance measures 

1. Number of eligible beneficiaries that received TA services2. 2017 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for each eligible beneficiary3. Primary purpose of the TA service or TA services provided to each eligible beneficiary4. Identity of each TA provider
SSBCI Overview iii. Program Design and Substance (cont.)

Content and Structure.1 These are examples only and applicants are not required to include all measures shown.

Section 6: Performance Goals and Measures

Sample output, outcome, and impact-based measures1

Output measures Number of coaching/mentoring sessions delivered by the project

Number of classroom-style events completed by the projectNumber of referrals of eligible beneficiaries to small business programs

Outcome measures SSBCI capital applications submitted by eligible beneficiaries participating in t

Successful SSBCI capital applications for eligible beneficiaries participating in Average increase in the revenue of participating eligible beneficiariesAdditional funding secured or leveraged through the project

Impact-based measures Jobs created by eligible beneficiaries assisted by the project

Total amount of debt or equity investments secured by eligible beneficiaries as
SSBCI Overview iv. Budget Narrative

Applicants must:• Provide a budget narrative using Treasury’s budget narrative template, whic

on Treasury’s website. 

• Identify and explain how funds in each line item of the budget will be used to 

proposed project. Reviewers will consider whether the budget aligns wi

project.

• Provide specific justification for all budget categories that apply, including el

cost categories (i.e., personnel, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, suppliesand other), eligible indirect costs, and program income.

• Explain the necessity, allowability, reasonableness, and allocability of p

accordance with 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart E and other program guidance, in

Section D.2.b.iv of the NOFO.
SSBCI Overview iv. Budget Narrative (cont.)

Each cost category should be treated consistently in like circumstancindirect costs. Do not double-count any costs as both direct and indDo not repeat information provided in the Program Design and Substbut provide additional detail needed to understand the amounts allocbudget line item.Clearly identify any non-federal matching funds committed to the proClearly describe any proposed pre-award costs in the budget narrativ
SSBCI Overview Application Information – Other Documents

v. Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement/Cost Allocation Plan (if applicaIf indirect costs are proposed in the budget, such costs must be supported by either a cuapproved Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) or, if the applicant does not and receives less than $35 million in direct federal funding per year, the applicant may elminimis indirect cost rate, 10 percent of modified total direct costs (MTDC), as defined at vi. Form SF-LLL “Disclosure of Lobbying Activities” (if applicable)Form SF-LLL is required for an applicant to disclose any lobbying activities. If an applicanlobbying activities to disclose, Form SF-LLL is not a required submission.
SSBCI Overview Application Information – Other Documents

vii. Assurances of Compliance with Civil Rights Requirements• If approved, recipients must comply with legal requirements related to nondiscrimination and non

federal funds, where such laws are applicable to a recipient and any subrecipient or contractor oactivities on the recipient’s behalf. 

• All state, D.C., and territory applicants must download, review, and have the Authorized Official s

compliance with civil rights requirements form (which will be made available in Treasury’s forthcoTreasury’s website).

• Any state, the District of Columbia, or territory that is recommended for funding under thi

required to undergo a Title VI of the Civil Rights Act pre-award compliance review before required to complete a Title VI Narrative form that will be separately provided by Treasury

 Applicants may, but are not required, to submit a Title VI Narrative form with the application
SSBCI Overview Application Information – Other Documents (co

viii. SSBCI Investing in America SBOP Assurances and Certifications All applicants must review, sign, and submit the SSBCI Investing in America SBOP AssuCertifications which will be included with the application and will become part of the granix. a. Letter(s) of Matching Funds Commitment (if applicable)If matching funds are proposed in the project budget, they must be documented by a letteach provider of the funds, as applicable, that clearly: States the amount; and  States or evidences that the funds are available, committed, and unencumbered.

Matching funds that do not have corresponding letters of commitment will in the application review process.
SSBCI Overview Application Information – Other Documents (co

ix. b. Optional Programmatic Supporting Documentation – Letters of Regioand/or Letters of Partnership Applicants may provide documents that substantiate elements of their application and thesuccessfully execute the project. These documents may include: Letters from other jurisdictions, including municipalities, demonstrating a plan to coo

regional approach (as consistent with NOFO Section C.1); and 

 Letters of partnership support, which detail the specific roles and responsibilities of e

partners
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SAM.gov registration:• All applicants must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and 

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) in the application. Applicants may visit SAM.gov to comregistration and obtain an UEI. 

• If you have already registered on SAM.gov, please log on to SAM.gov and confirm t

is active with current information and that a UEI has been assigned to the applicant

• Please also see Section D.3 of the NOFO for more information on UEI requiremenCreating an ID.me account for Treasury Portal access:• An applicant must create an ID.me account to apply through Treasury’s Portal unde

Investing in America SBOP. 

• To get started, visit Treasury’s ID.me “Create Account” page. 

Application Submission
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Applications must be submitted through Treasury’s forthcwhich will be available at https://portal.treasury.gov/carespage. Treasury will not accept paper, facsimile, or e-mail traapplications unless the means of alternate submission happroved in writing by Treasury prior to the application deFor technical support with Treasury’s Portal, please e-maSSBCI_information@treasury.gov.

Application Submission Portal
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• Submitted applications will be reviewed 

and scored competitively against 4 main criteria. 

• Each criterion is given a weight, based on 

the points listed. 

• Merit reviewers will respond to prompts 

for the scoring factors under each criterion by indicating the extent to which they agree with the statement as it applies to the application, from “strongly disagree” (1 point) to “strongly agree” (5 points).

Evaluation Criteria

Proposed Goals 

and Proposed 

Solutions 

40 points total

Includes 4 scoring 

factors

O

In

Budget and 

Timeline 

25 points total

Includes 3 scoring 

factors

P

In

105

Points
SSBCI Overview Evaluation Criteria (cont.)

Proposed Goals and Proposed Solutions (40 points total)To what extent do you agree that the application identifies specific TA opportunities to connect businesses to capital needed to participate in an existing economic development cluster or to participate in manufacturing, supply chain, or contracting opportunities, particularly including opportunities generated by recent federal legislation?To what extent do you agree that the application’s outreach strategy and partners credibly addrethe opportunities identified? To what extent do you agree that the application effectively provides TA for SEDI-owned businesand VSBs and identifies how the proposed project will improve outcomes from prior efforts to increase such businesses’ ability to secure financing and business opportunities

To what extent do you agree that the application includes high-quality existing or proposed collaborations with project partners, which may include other jurisdictions, cities, or other politicasubdivisions, educational institutions, community-serving organizations, and industry stakeholde(e.g., companies, suppliers, and service providers)

Scoring factors for reviewers to consider
SSBCI Overview Evaluation Criteria (cont.)

Organizational Capacity (30 points total)To what extent do you agree that the applicant and TA providers have the capacity to execute thplan presented? To what extent do you agree that the TA providers have the capacity to provide services in a linguistically and culturally relevant manner? 

Scoring factors for reviewers to consider

Budget and Timeline (25 points total)To what extent do you agree that the budget line items appear to be reasonable, allowable, and allocable to the proposed project? To what extent do you agree that the budget narrative appears to be feasible and aligns with thactivities described in the Program Design and Substance section of the application? To what extent do you agree that the application is supported by leveraged public or private mafund commitments that will contribute to successful outcomes and project long-term sustainabil
SSBCI Overview Evaluation Criteria (cont.)

Scoring factors for reviewers to consider.

Project Reach (10 points total)

To what extent do you agree that the proposed project will result in a regional economic benefi

beyond the reach of the applicant’s standard jurisdiction? 
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Clarification from applicantsThroughout the review and selection process, Treasury reserves the right to seek clarification from aapplications are being reviewed. Treasury may ask applicants to clarify application materials, objectmodify budgets or other specifics necessary to comply with federal requirements and the amount of 

Review and Selection Process

Eligibility & 

Completeness

Review

Merit Review

Senior 

Leadership 

Review

Chief 

Program 

Officer’s 

Selection

 Applications from ineligible 

entities will not be considered

 Incomplete applications 

may be deemed nonresponsive

 Merit reviewers will 

evaluate applications against the evaluation criteria

 Each application will be 

reviewed by at least 3 merit reviewers

 Highly ranked applications will 

be forwarded to seniorranking federal employees 

 Senior leadership may 

determine not to recommend a high-ranking application based on the results of the risk review

 All final award 

decisions are anticipated to be madby the Chief Program Officer of Treasury’s Office of Recovery Programs or delegate
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• If an application is selected for 

funding, Treasury will issue a Notice of Award (NoA) document that includes the award terms and conditions and any special award conditions applicable to the award, including any specific conditions imposed on the recipient’s award because of a pre-award risk assessment. 

Notice of Award
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• The applicant’s Authorized Representative must review and ac

agreement without modification within the specified timeframe NoA. Otherwise, Treasury may irrevocably withdraw the grant w

additional notification to the applicant.

• If an applicant is awarded funding, Treasury is not under any 

provide any additional future funding in connection with thmake any future awards. Amendment or renewal of an award grant funding or to extend the period of performance is at the dTreasury. 

Notice of Award (cont.)
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It is anticipated that awards will be announced in or aftsummer 2024. Award notification will be sent electronically via email.Any public announcements on awardees will be posted Treasury’s website.Treasury will provide written notice to all applicants in

them whether their application was selected for fundinAll award decisions are final and not subject to appea

Award Notification
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Winter 2023/2024 – We intend to host application webinars ademos to discuss the application package and how to submivia the Treasury Portal. Winter/Spring 2024 – We intend to host office hours sessions questions on the application package and portal submission. Dates and times for the events above will be shared with juriinterested parties/stakeholders in advance and a registration 

Upcoming Events to Note
Resources/References

SSBCI Investing in America SBOP Competitive NOFO Assistance Listing 21.034 Authorizing Authority: The statutory authority for the SSBCI Investing in America S

3009(e)(1) of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (SSBCI statute), as added by sectioAmerican Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) and codified at 12 U.S.C. 

§ 5708(e)(1)

 Appropriation Authority: This program is funded by section 3301(a)(2) of ARPA. Additional Resources:

• SSBCI Capital Program Policy Guidelines• Technical Assistance Grant Program Reporting Guidance• 2 CFR 

§ 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit R

Federal Awards
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• Please submit relevant questions using the meeting 

chat feature.

• In case we are unable to answer all questions, or if 

you have a follow-up question, please email SSBCI_Information@treasury.gov with the subject 

line SSBCI Investing in America SBOP.

• Questions related to the strategic aspects of project 

creation cannot be answered during the application stage, out of fairness to all applicants. We anticipate addressing common questions via publication of FAQs on Treasury’s website.

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