Opportunity ID: 358216

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: MBDA-OBC-2025-1002156
Funding Opportunity Title: MBDA Women’s Entrepreneurship Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 11.802 — Minority Business Resource Development
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Jan 15, 2025
Last Updated Date: Feb 03, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications: Mar 17, 2025
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 03, 2025
Archive Date: Mar 05, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: The organization must be a private nonprofit organization as described in paragraph (3), (4), (5), or (6) of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a); andThe organization must provide – as a primary activity of the organization – services to minority business enterprises, whether through education, making grants or loans, or other similar activities.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Minority Business Development Agency
Description:

The MBDA Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (Program or WEP) is designed to improve the entrepreneurial outcomes of MBEs, including entrepreneurs at all stages of business development, from ideation to established businesses. While MBDA encourages applicants to include in their proposal services that address barriers traditionally experienced by women entrepreneurs, all MBEs are eligible to receive services under this Program. This notice requests applications from qualified organizations that have the expertise to provide a range of services including counseling, training, and technical assistance to launch, sustain, obtain capital for, and scale their ventures.  

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Nakita Chambers

Grantor

nchambers2@mbda.gov
Email:nchambers2@mbda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
NOFO removed per MBDA. NOFO contains NIST language which is incorrect as NOAA is now servicing MBDA. Feb 03, 2025
Updated Email Address Jan 15, 2025
Updated Email Address Jan 15, 2025
na Jan 15, 2025
Jan 15, 2025

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: MBDA-OBC-2025-1002156
Funding Opportunity Title: MBDA Women’s Entrepreneurship Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 11.802 — Minority Business Resource Development
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Jan 15, 2025
Last Updated Date: Feb 03, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications: Mar 17, 2025
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 03, 2025
Archive Date: Mar 05, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: The organization must be a private nonprofit organization as described in paragraph (3), (4), (5), or (6) of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a); andThe organization must provide – as a primary activity of the organization – services to minority business enterprises, whether through education, making grants or loans, or other similar activities.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Minority Business Development Agency
Description:

The MBDA Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (Program or WEP) is designed to improve the entrepreneurial outcomes of MBEs, including entrepreneurs at all stages of business development, from ideation to established businesses. While MBDA encourages applicants to include in their proposal services that address barriers traditionally experienced by women entrepreneurs, all MBEs are eligible to receive services under this Program. This notice requests applications from qualified organizations that have the expertise to provide a range of services including counseling, training, and technical assistance to launch, sustain, obtain capital for, and scale their ventures.  

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Nakita Chambers

Grantor

nchambers2@mbda.gov
Email:nchambers2@mbda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: MBDA-OBC-2025-1002156
Funding Opportunity Title: MBDA Women’s Entrepreneurship Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 11.802 — Minority Business Resource Development
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Jan 15, 2025
Last Updated Date: Jan 15, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 17, 2025
Archive Date: Apr 16, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: The organization must be a private nonprofit organization as described in paragraph (3), (4), (5), or (6) of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a); andThe organization must provide – as a primary activity of the organization – services to minority business enterprises, whether through education, making grants or loans, or other similar activities.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Minority Business Development Agency
Description:

The MBDA Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (Program or WEP) is designed to improve the entrepreneurial outcomes of MBEs, including entrepreneurs at all stages of business development, from ideation to established businesses. While MBDA encourages applicants to include in their proposal services that address barriers traditionally experienced by women entrepreneurs, all MBEs are eligible to receive services under this Program. This notice requests applications from qualified organizations that have the expertise to provide a range of services including counseling, training, and technical assistance to launch, sustain, obtain capital for, and scale their ventures.  

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Nakita Chambers

Grantor

nchambers2@mbda.gov
Email:nchambers2@mbda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: MBDA-OBC-2025-1002156
Funding Opportunity Title: MBDA Women’s Entrepreneurship Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 11.802 — Minority Business Resource Development
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Jan 15, 2025
Last Updated Date: Jan 15, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 17, 2025
Archive Date: Apr 16, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: The organization must be a private nonprofit organization as described in paragraph (3), (4), (5), or (6) of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a); andThe organization must provide – as a primary activity of the organization – services to minority business enterprises, whether through education, making grants or loans, or other similar activities.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Minority Business Development Agency
Description:

The MBDA Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (Program or WEP) is designed to improve the entrepreneurial outcomes of MBEs, including entrepreneurs at all stages of business development, from ideation to established businesses. While MBDA encourages applicants to include in their proposal services that address barriers traditionally experienced by women entrepreneurs, all MBEs are eligible to receive services under this Program. This notice requests applications from qualified organizations that have the expertise to provide a range of services including counseling, training, and technical assistance to launch, sustain, obtain capital for, and scale their ventures.  

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Nakita Chambers

Grantor

nchambers4@mbda.gov
Email:nchambers2@mbda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: MBDA-OBC-2025-1002156
Funding Opportunity Title: MBDA Women’s Entrepreneurship Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 11.802 — Minority Business Resource Development
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Jan 15, 2025
Last Updated Date: Jan 15, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 17, 2025
Archive Date: Apr 16, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: The organization must be a private nonprofit organization as described in paragraph (3), (4), (5), or (6) of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a); andThe organization must provide – as a primary activity of the organization – services to minority business enterprises, whether through education, making grants or loans, or other similar activities.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Minority Business Development Agency
Description:

The MBDA Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (Program or WEP) is designed to improve the entrepreneurial outcomes of MBEs, including entrepreneurs at all stages of business development, from ideation to established businesses. While MBDA encourages applicants to include in their proposal services that address barriers traditionally experienced by women entrepreneurs, all MBEs are eligible to receive services under this Program. This notice requests applications from qualified organizations that have the expertise to provide a range of services including counseling, training, and technical assistance to launch, sustain, obtain capital for, and scale their ventures.  

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Nakita Chambers

Grantor

nchambers4@mbda.gov
Email:nchambers4@mbda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: MBDA-OBC-2025-1002156
Funding Opportunity Title: MBDA Women’s Entrepreneurship Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 11.802 — Minority Business Resource Development
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Jan 15, 2025
Last Updated Date: Jan 15, 2025
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 17, 2025
Archive Date: Apr 16, 2025
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: The organization must be a private nonprofit organization as described in paragraph (3), (4), (5), or (6) of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a); and
The organization must provide – as a primary activity of the organization – services to minority business enterprises, whether through education, making grants or loans, or other similar activities.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Minority Business Development Agency
Description:

The MBDA Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (Program or WEP) is designed to improve the entrepreneurial outcomes of MBEs, including entrepreneurs at all stages of business development, from ideation to established businesses. While MBDA encourages applicants to include in their proposal services that address barriers traditionally experienced by women entrepreneurs, all MBEs are eligible to receive services under this Program. This notice requests applications from qualified organizations that have the expertise to provide a range of services including counseling, training, and technical assistance to launch, sustain, obtain capital for, and scale their ventures.  

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Nakia Chambers

Grantor

nchambers4@mbda.gov
Email:nchambers4@mbda.gov

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Nakita Chambers
Grantor
nchambers2@mbda.gov
Email: nchambers2@mbda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
11.802 MBDA-OBC-2025-1002156 MBDA Women’s Entrepreneurship Program PKG00290097 Jan 15, 2025 Mar 17, 2025 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

358216 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

358216 SF424A-1.0.pdf

358216 CD511-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

358216 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

358216 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

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