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MBDA Rural Business Center Program
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| Community Improvement & Capacity Building |
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03-17-2025 | N/A | No Match Required |
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- Expected Number of Awards 50
- Opportunity Type Discretionary
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CFDA
11.805 -- MBDA Business Center
Description
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce, through the Rural MBDA Business Center Program, will provide awards to support technical assistance, capacity building, and entrepreneurial development services to rural Minority Business Enterprises (RMBEs) at all stages, from ideation to maturity.
Eligibility
- IHE
- Local Government
- Non-Profit
- Other
- State Government
- Tribal Government
Additional Eligibility Information
Under the MBDA Act (15 USC 9551), eligible applicants are limited to: (1) a “minority-serving institution” (as defined by 15 U.S.C. 9551(5)), or(2) a “consortium of higher education institutions that is led by a minority-serving institution.” Under 15 U.S.C. 9551(5), the term “minority-serving institution” is defined as an institution described in any of paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)) (detailed below). Note: In a consortium application, there must be a designated lead applicant; the lead applicant would enter into the award agreement with MBDA and assume primary operational and financial responsibility for completing the project should an award be made. The lead applicant must be a “minority-serving institution” as defined by 15 U.S.C. 9551(5). Requests from individuals will not be considered for funding. See Section III.A, below.
Key Date(s)
- January 15, 2025: Last Updated Date
- January 15, 2025: Posted Date
- March 17, 2025: Current Closing Date for Applications
- March 17, 2025: Application Due Date
- April 16, 2025: Application Archive Date
Contact Information
Nakita Chambers
nchambers2@mbda.gov