DLA-202102: Procurement Technical Assistance Program
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: APEX Accelerator-Option Period for Existing Award Recipients (DOW2027APEXACCELERATORCLOSED). Status: Closes July 4, 2027 (239 days left). It is in our archive of Defense Logistics Agency notices from 2021.
Defense Logistics Agency offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $50,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $48.0 million in total. Applications closed on August 15, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 6, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Award floor$50,000
- Total funding$48.0 million
- Expected awards2
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DLA-202201A | July 7, 2021 | Closed September 21, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 29, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 15, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 9 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
See Eligible Entities in the Funding Opportunity Announcement for specific eligibility requirements.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Procurement Technical Assistance For Business Firms awards averaged $501,722; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (44% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
Competitive Base Period plus three 1-year option periods for entities who operate Procurement Technical Assistance Centers to provide procurement technical assistance to US businesses. DLA is inviting you to a scheduled ZoomGov meeting March 2, 2021 at 2:00PM Eastern time, to answer your questions about funding opportunity DLA-202102- seeking new non-profit, tribal, or government agency applicants to operate Procurement Technical Assistance Centers for Native American-owned businesses across America, or other businesses in Counties that lack a PTAC or where current PTAC coverage is insufficient to meet demand. For more information on the program, visit DLA’s website: https://www.dla.mil/SmallBusiness/PTAP/ Join ZoomGov Meeting https://dla.zoomgov.com/j/1615840292 Meeting ID: 161 584 0292 One tap mobile +16692545252,,1615840292# US (San Jose) +16468287666,,1615840292# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose) +1 646 828 7666 US (New York) +1 551 285 1373 US +1 669 216 1590 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 161 584 0292 Find your local number: https://dla.zoomgov.com/u/aCAcWX94N
Who has won Procurement Technical Assistance For Business Firms grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Procurement Technical Assistance For Business Firms (12.002) awarded $237 million across 472 grant awards, an average of $501,722 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston County Economic Development Council | Washington | 5 | $6.4 million |
| Illinois Department Commerce & Economic Opportunity | Illinois | 5 | $5.7 million |
| University of West Florida | Florida | 5 | $5.7 million |
| George Mason University | Virginia | 5 | $5.0 million |
| Georgia Tech Research Corp | Georgia | 5 | $4.8 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, DOW2027APEXACCELERATORCLOSED, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DLA-202102 still open?
No. It closed on August 15, 2021. A newer notice is open: DOW2027APEXACCELERATORCLOSED, closes July 4, 2027 (239 days left).
Who can apply for Procurement Technical Assistance Program?
Defense Logistics Agency accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Procurement Technical Assistance Program?
Closed August 15, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $1.0 million each. About $48.0 million in total across about 2 awards.
Who has won Procurement Technical Assistance For Business Firms grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Thurston County Economic Development Council, Illinois Department Commerce & Economic Opportunity, University of West Florida. The program made 472 awards worth $237 million in that time.
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