Drug-Free Workplace Program
That statute also amended the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.
Section 631 et seq.) to require recipients
The Small Business Administration maintains and strengthens the nation's economy by aiding, counseling, assisting and protecting the interests of small businesses and by helping families and businesses recover from national disasters.
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.
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.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Submission of proposal to the central Office of SBA through 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 Procedures
Applications are filed by the eligible intermediary through www.grants.gov.
Award Procedures
Applicant receives an executed cooperative agreement.
Deadlines
None.
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).
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Range from 30 to 60 days.
Appeals
Varies with individual proposals.
Renewals
This program is for a period of two years with one two-year option period and is subject to availability of funds. After the four years, the grantees must reapply.
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.
Obigations
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.
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.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Selection criteria are as posted in the program announcement.
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