Opportunity Information: Apply for DOD20262APEXACCELERATORIDAHO
The APEX Accelerator-Option Period for Existing Award Recipients opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DOD20262APEXACCELERATORIDAHO) is a discretionary Department of Defense funding announcement administered by ACC-APG-Aberdeen Division A. It supports the continued operation of Idaho APEX Accelerators, with the goal of keeping in place an established procurement technical assistance resource for businesses across the state. The emphasis is on helping both large and small companies, including brand-new startups, navigate government contracting and related procurement requirements so they can compete more effectively for public-sector opportunities.
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, which typically means the government expects substantial involvement during the project period rather than a hands-off grant relationship. The program area is categorized under Business and Commerce, and it is associated with CFDA number 12.002. The announcement is specifically framed as an option period for existing award recipients, indicating it is aimed at maintaining and extending current APEX Accelerator operations rather than launching a brand-new, open competition for first-time providers.
Eligible applicants include a broad range of public and nonprofit entities that commonly operate economic development and technical assistance programs. This includes state, county, city or township, and special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations other than institutions of higher education. These eligibility categories align with the kind of organizations that typically host APEX Accelerator services and provide counseling, training, and outreach to local businesses seeking to enter or expand in government procurement.
The financial scale of the opportunity is substantial. The award ceiling is listed at $1,500,000, and the government anticipates making up to two awards. While the ceiling reflects the maximum potential amount, actual award values can vary depending on the approved scope of work, negotiated budget, and the specific objectives and deliverables for the Idaho APEX Accelerator operations during the option period.
The application deadline (original closing date) is January 31, 2026, and the notice states that no extensions will be granted. A practical administrative detail is also highlighted: applicants and recipients are instructed to save the FY26 performance and financial reporting templates for use during the period of performance because the announcement will be archived 30 days after the closing date. In other words, once the posting is archived, it may be harder to retrieve those templates from the original listing, so the program is signaling early that recipients should download and retain the required reporting forms for ongoing compliance and reporting throughout the award period.Apply for DOD20262APEXACCELERATORIDAHO
- The ACC-APG-Aberdeen Division A in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "APEX Accelerator-Option Period for Existing Award Recipients" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.002.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-11-18.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-01-31. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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FAQs: APEX Accelerator-Option Period for Existing Award Recipients (DOD20262APEXACCELERATORIDAHO)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "APEX Accelerator-Option Period for Existing Award Recipients."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DOD20262APEXACCELERATORIDAHO.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) discretionary funding announcement.
Who is administering the announcement?
The announcement is administered by ACC-APG-Aberdeen Division A.
What is the purpose of this funding?
The funding supports the continued operation of Idaho APEX Accelerators. The goal is to keep in place an established procurement technical assistance resource for businesses across Idaho.
Who is intended to benefit from the Idaho APEX Accelerator services supported by this award?
The emphasis is on helping both large and small companies, including brand-new startups, navigate government contracting and related procurement requirements so they can compete more effectively for public-sector opportunities.
What type of assistance instrument is being used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means the government expects substantial involvement during the project period, rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
What program area is this opportunity categorized under?
The program area is categorized under Business and Commerce.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 12.002.
Is this opportunity intended for new applicants or existing award recipients?
The announcement is specifically framed as an option period for existing award recipients. It is aimed at maintaining and extending current APEX Accelerator operations rather than launching a brand-new, open competition for first-time providers.
What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state, county, city or township, and special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations other than institutions of higher education.
Are state governments eligible to apply?
Yes. State governments are listed among the eligible applicant categories.
Are local governments eligible to apply (county, city, township, special district)?
Yes. County, city or township, and special district governments are included in the eligible applicant categories.
Are public colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
Are federally recognized tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Are 501(c)(3) nonprofits eligible to apply?
Yes. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (other than institutions of higher education) are included as eligible applicants.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,500,000.
How many awards does the government expect to make?
The government anticipates making up to two awards.
Will every award be for the full $1,500,000?
Not necessarily. The ceiling reflects the maximum potential amount, but actual award values can vary depending on the approved scope of work, negotiated budget, and the specific objectives and deliverables for Idaho APEX Accelerator operations during the option period.
What is the application deadline?
The original closing date is January 31, 2026.
Will extensions be granted for the deadline?
No. The notice states that no extensions will be granted.
What does the announcement say about reporting templates?
Applicants and recipients are instructed to save the FY26 performance and financial reporting templates for use during the period of performance.
Why is it important to download and save the FY26 reporting templates early?
The announcement will be archived 30 days after the closing date. Once it is archived, it may be harder to retrieve the reporting templates from the original listing, so the program signals that recipients should download and retain the required reporting forms for ongoing compliance and reporting throughout the award period.
What is the main focus of the Idaho APEX Accelerator effort described in this opportunity?
The main focus is continuing established APEX Accelerator operations in Idaho and providing procurement technical assistance so businesses can better navigate government contracting requirements and compete for public-sector opportunities.
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