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 Texas Education Agency

Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) from the Department of Grant Compliance and Administration


Operation Connectivity Prior Purchase Reimbursement Program (PPRP)


Application Deadline: The purpose of this notification is to remind LEAs of the final deadline for the PPRP application. The deadline is December 11, 2020. This deadline cannot be extended.

This notification will also be posted at Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Reimbursement Programs HERE.

Program, Application, and Statewide Training Resources
The presentation slides, application instructions, and additional informational resources are also available on the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Reimbursement Programs webpage. The statewide training webinar recording has been posted and is listed on the Grant Compliance and Administration playlist of the TEA YouTube channel. The PPRP FAQ for CRF Operation Connectivity PPRP and following Errata are also posted for reference:
• Errata #1 (12/01/2020)
• Errata #2 (12/02/2020)

Program Support and Technical Assistance
To start an LEA application, request program or application guidance, or for technical issues, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

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DSIP SBIR STTR Innovation Proposal

The DoD Small Business and Technology Partnerships Office announces the opening of the following Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) Topics

DARPA BAA HR001120S0019
“Next-Generation Approaches to Structural Biology", Announcement Number HR001120S0019-23, published HERE.

"High-throughput, non-destructive methods for elemental analysis of environmental microbes", Announcement Number HR001120S0019-24, published HERE.

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • November 17, 2020: BAA opens, begin submitting proposals in DSIP.
  • December 17, 2020: BAA closes, full proposals must be submitted in DSIP no later than 12:00 p.m. ET

Full topics and instructions are available at the links provided above.

Grants and more

SBA LogoMost people thing the SBA (Small Business Association) gives gives money (grants) to small businesses — they don’t...normally. The SBA “guarantees” business loans through approved lenders, at (usually) around a 3% interest rate.

Right now, due to the pandemic, they DO have a couple of programs where they’re providing grant funding for which some small businesses might qualify.

Please note, however, that in order to find out more information about these SBA loans, you must speak to one of the local, SBA-approved lenders in your area. The lender will discuss any options available to you, and help you determine the best one that provides for your needs. Nothing is formalized until you decide you want to proceed, so it would make sense to discuss your options with a lender!

The 504 loan program is designed to foster economic development and job creation and/or retention. The eligible use of proceeds is limited to the acquisition or eligible refinance of fixed assets.

The SBA Microloan program was designed to provide loans through nonprofit lending organizations to underserved markets. Authorized use of loan proceeds includes working capital, supplies, machinery & equipment, and fixtures (does not include real estate). The maximum loan amount is $50,000 with the average loan size of $14,000.

Go here to find a matching lender: SBA Matching Lenders.

Grants and more

The Opportunity Fund Small Business GrantsThe Opportunity Fund is committed to supporting small businesses who are financially struggling amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. If you are a small business owner whose business has been impacted, you can contact them directly and request assistance.

From the Opportunity Fund: Please keep in mind that our ability to provide financial assistance is based on eligibility guidelines and funding availability. Day by day, we are working with partners, investors, and the government to secure additional funds so that we can support more business owners during this time.

To request assistance, please complete and submit a COVID-19 Assistance Request Form

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