Funding-Limited Submission – U.S. Small Business Administration - Women Veterans Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (VWISE) Program (VWISE-2014-01); November 25, 2013

The purpose of this Program Announcement is to invite proposals from Public and Private Institutions interested in obtaining funding for continuation of the VWISE National Entrepreneurship Training Program designed to train female veterans and transitioning service personnel interested in starting new small businesses, and current spouses or companions of veteran small business owners interested in expanding/diversifying existing firms.

Amount: SBA anticipates the amount of funding under this award to be $1.3 million. Award will be made for up to a 3-year period of performance, consisting of a base period of 12 months from the date of award and up to two (2) option periods of 12 months each.

Limit on Number of Proposals per Organization: 1

Website: See the full program website/solicitation for more information: http://www.sba.gov/content/women-veterans-igniting-spirit-entrepreneurship-vwise-2014-01

Internal Competition: Because the U.S. Small Business Administration limits the number of proposals an organization may submit, the University of Kentucky has established an internal selection process. Researchers interested in submitting a proposal are to submit the following material to the Office of the Vice President for Research at limitedsubmissions@uky.edu and a copy to their Associate Dean for Research by Monday, November 25, 2013:

· The names and departments of the PI and other collaborators;

· Title of the program and/or funding opportunity announcement number;

· Short description (2 page maximum) including goals/objectives, prior experience, and a work plan.

The Vice President for Research will appoint a committee to review the material and make recommendations as to the University’s applicant. Questions about the submission process may be sent to Ms. Annette Evans in the Office of the Vice President for Research (alevan4@email.uky.edu or 257-1663.)

SBA deadline – December 8, 2013