The Department of Commerce is offering a grant for operators of MBDA Business Centers in five locations. These centers provide technical assistance and business development services to minority business enterprises (MBEs) through federal financial assistance awards. The goal is to increase financing and contract opportunities for MBEs, ultimately helping in creating and retaining jobs. Applications are open until December 21, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 279731
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MBDA-OBD-2016-2004579 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MBDA Business Centers (5) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.805 — MBDA Business Center |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 19, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 19, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 21, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 18, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,540,225 |
| Award Ceiling: | $321,800 |
| Award Floor: | $285,400 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | For-profit entities (including but not limited to sole-proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations), non-profit organizations, state and local government entities, Native American Tribes and educational institutions are eligible to apply to operate MBDA Business Centers. Successful applicants will possess experience in assisting minority firms in obtaining large scale contracts/procurements and financing awards; accessing established supply chains; educating and assisting minority firms in joint ventures, teaming arrangements, mergers and acquisitions; minority business advocacy; and, facilitating entry and large scale transactions in global markets. It is also anticipated that the mission of successful applicant organizations will align with both the mission of MBDA and the MBDA Business Center program objectives. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | This Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO or Announcement)announces the anticipated availability of funding for the MBDA Business Center (“Center”) program, and solicits competitive applications for operators of MBDA Business Centers in (5) five locations. MBDA Business Centers are established to provide technical assistance and business development services. The technical assistance and business development services areprovided through federal financial assistance awards to generate increased financing and contract opportunities for minority business enterprises (MBEs). In addition, the services provided willassist MBEs in creating and retaining jobs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ms. Joann J. Hill, Chief
MBDA Office of Business Development U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave., N.W., Room 5079 Washington, DC 20230 Tel: 202-482-1940 Nakita Chambers MBDA Program Manager U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave., N.W., Room 5079 Washington, DC 20230 Tel: 202-482-0065 Email:nchambers@mbda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updated closing date to 12/21/2015 | Oct 20, 2015 | |
| Oct 20, 2015 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MBDA-OBD-2016-2004579 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MBDA Business Centers (5) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.805 — MBDA Business Center |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 19, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 19, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 21, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 18, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,540,225 |
| Award Ceiling: | $321,800 |
| Award Floor: | $285,400 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | For-profit entities (including but not limited to sole-proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations), non-profit organizations, state and local government entities, Native American Tribes and educational institutions are eligible to apply to operate MBDA Business Centers. Successful applicants will possess experience in assisting minority firms in obtaining large scale contracts/procurements and financing awards; accessing established supply chains; educating and assisting minority firms in joint ventures, teaming arrangements, mergers and acquisitions; minority business advocacy; and, facilitating entry and large scale transactions in global markets. It is also anticipated that the mission of successful applicant organizations will align with both the mission of MBDA and the MBDA Business Center program objectives. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | This Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO or Announcement)announces the anticipated availability of funding for the MBDA Business Center (“Center”) program, and solicits competitive applications for operators of MBDA Business Centers in (5) five locations. MBDA Business Centers are established to provide technical assistance and business development services. The technical assistance and business development services areprovided through federal financial assistance awards to generate increased financing and contract opportunities for minority business enterprises (MBEs). In addition, the services provided willassist MBEs in creating and retaining jobs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ms. Joann J. Hill, Chief
MBDA Office of Business Development U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave., N.W., Room 5079 Washington, DC 20230 Tel: 202-482-1940 Nakita Chambers MBDA Program Manager U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave., N.W., Room 5079 Washington, DC 20230 Tel: 202-482-0065 Email:nchambers@mbda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MBDA-OBD-2016-2004579 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MBDA Business Centers (5) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.805 — MBDA Business Center |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 20, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 19, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 18, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,540,225 |
| Award Ceiling: | $321,800 |
| Award Floor: | $285,400 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | For-profit entities (including but not limited to sole-proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations), non-profit organizations, state and local government entities, Native American Tribes and educational institutions are eligible to apply to operate MBDA Business Centers. Successful applicants will possess experience in assisting minority firms in obtaining large scale contracts/procurements and financing awards; accessing established supply chains; educating and assisting minority firms in joint ventures, teaming arrangements, mergers and acquisitions; minority business advocacy; and, facilitating entry and large scale transactions in global markets. It is also anticipated that the mission of successful applicant organizations will align with both the mission of MBDA and the MBDA Business Center program objectives. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | This Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO or Announcement)announces the anticipated availability of funding for the MBDA Business Center (“Center”) program, and solicits competitive applications for operators of MBDA Business Centers in (5) five locations. MBDA Business Centers are established to provide technical assistance and business development services. The technical assistance and business development services are provided through federal financial assistance awards to generate increased financing and contract opportunities for minority business enterprises (MBEs). In addition, the services provided will assist MBEs in creating and retaining jobs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ms. Joann J. Hill, Chief
MBDA Office of Business Development U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave., N.W., Room 5079 Washington, DC 20230 Tel: 202-482-1940 Nakita Chambers MBDA Program Manager U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave., N.W., Room 5079 Washington, DC 20230 Tel: 202-482-0065 Email:nchambers@mbda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 279731 Full Announcement-1 -> oppmbda-obd-2016-2004579-cfda11.805-cid2568631-instructions.pdf
Folder 279731 Full Announcement-1 -> mbda ffo appendices – business center final september 1 – 12 10 15.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ms. Joann J. Hill, Chief MBDA Office of Business Development U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave., N.W., Room 5079 Washington, DC 20230 Tel: 202-482-1940 Nakita Chambers MBDA Program Manager U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave., N.W., Room 5079 Washington, DC 20230 Tel: 202-482-0065 Email: nchambers@mbda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.805 | 2568631 | Pasadena, CA | PKG00219881 | Oct 19, 2015 | Dec 21, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568627 | Boston, MA | PKG00219901 | Oct 19, 2015 | Dec 21, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568633 | St. Louis, MO | PKG00219902 | Oct 19, 2015 | Dec 21, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568629 | Manhattan, NY | PKG00219903 | Oct 19, 2015 | Dec 21, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2553674 | Baltimore, MD | PKG00219260 | Oct 19, 2015 | Dec 21, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
279731 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
279731 Project-1.1.pdf
279731 CD511-1.1.pdf
279731 Budget-1.1.pdf
279731 SF424B-1.1.pdf
279731 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
279731 Other-1.1.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
279731 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
279731 Project-1.1.pdf
279731 CD511-1.1.pdf
279731 Budget-1.1.pdf
279731 SF424B-1.1.pdf
279731 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
279731 Other-1.1.pdf
Package 3
Mandatory forms
279731 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
279731 Project-1.1.pdf
279731 CD511-1.1.pdf
279731 Budget-1.1.pdf
279731 SF424B-1.1.pdf
279731 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
279731 Other-1.1.pdf
Package 4
Mandatory forms
279731 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
279731 Project-1.1.pdf
279731 CD511-1.1.pdf
279731 Budget-1.1.pdf
279731 SF424B-1.1.pdf
279731 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
279731 Other-1.1.pdf
Package 5
Mandatory forms
279731 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
279731 Project-1.1.pdf
279731 CD511-1.1.pdf
279731 Budget-1.1.pdf
279731 SF424B-1.1.pdf
279731 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
279731 Other-1.1.pdf
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