Opportunity ID: 279485
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MBDA-OBD-2016-2004577 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MBDA Business Centers (29) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 29 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.805 — MBDA Business Center |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 05, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 30, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 03, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 03, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 02, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,227,450 |
| Award Ceiling: | $337,875 |
| 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 twenty-nine (29) 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.Pre-Application Teleconference: MBDA will conduct a pre-application teleconference on –October 15, 2015. The time of the pre-application teleconference has yet to be determined. Participants must register at least 24 hours in advance of the teleconference. Please visit the MBDA Internet Portal at www.mbda.gov for more information. |
| 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 Email:NChambers@mbda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Federal Funding Opportunity has been updated to include 29 separate competitions based on locations. Please resubmit application based on the regions you prefer. Thank you. | Nov 30, 2015 | |
| The Federal Funding Opportunity has been updated to include 29 separate competitions based on region. | Nov 30, 2015 | |
| Nov 30, 2015 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MBDA-OBD-2016-2004577 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MBDA Business Centers (29) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 29 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.805 — MBDA Business Center |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 05, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 30, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 03, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 03, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 02, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,227,450 |
| Award Ceiling: | $337,875 |
| 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 twenty-nine (29) 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.Pre-Application Teleconference: MBDA will conduct a pre-application teleconference on –October 15, 2015. The time of the pre-application teleconference has yet to be determined. Participants must register at least 24 hours in advance of the teleconference. Please visit the MBDA Internet Portal at www.mbda.gov for more information. |
| 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 Email:NChambers@mbda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MBDA-OBD-2016-2004577 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MBDA Business Centers (29) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 29 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.805 — MBDA Business Center |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 30, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 03, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 02, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,227,450 |
| Award Ceiling: | $337,875 |
| 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 twenty-nine (29) 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. Pre-Application Teleconference: MBDA will conduct a pre-application teleconference on –October 15, 2015. The time of the pre-application teleconference has yet to be determined. Participants must register at least 24 hours in advance of the teleconference. Please visit the MBDA Internet Portal at www.mbda.gov for more information. |
| 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 Email:NChambers@mbda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MBDA-OBD-2016-2004577 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MBDA Business Centers (29) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 29 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.805 — MBDA Business Center |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 30, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 03, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 02, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,227,450 |
| Award Ceiling: | $337,875 |
| 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 twenty-nine (29) 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. Pre-Application Teleconference: MBDA will conduct a pre-application teleconference on –October 15, 2015. The time of the pre-application teleconference has yet to be determined. Participants must register at least 24 hours in advance of the teleconference. Please visit the MBDA Internet Portal at www.mbda.gov for more information. |
| 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 Email:NChambers@mbda.gov |
Related Documents
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| 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 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 | 2568183 | Albuquerque, NM | PKG00219792 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568189 | Chicago, IL | PKG00219793 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568191 | Cleveland, OH | PKG00219794 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568193 | Columbia, SC | PKG00219795 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568206 | Houston, TX | PKG00219798 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568208 | Indianapolis, IN | PKG00219799 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568219 | Minneapolis, MN | PKG00219801 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568226 | Orlando, FL | PKG00219802 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568197 | Denver, CO | PKG00219796 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568204 | Honolulu, HI | PKG00219797 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568217 | Miami, FL | PKG00219800 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568231 | Phoenix, AZ | PKG00219803 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2553375 | San Antonio, TX | PKG00219804 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568233 | San Jose, CA | PKG00219805 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568185 | Atlanta, GA | PKG00219811 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568195 | Dallas, TX | PKG00219812 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568199 | Detroit, MI | PKG00219813 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568235 | San Juan, Puerto Rico | PKG00219821 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568239 | Seattle, WA | PKG00219822 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568242 | Raleigh or Charlotte or Durham, NC | PKG00219823 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568244 | New York, NY or Northern New Jersey | PKG00219824 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568246 | Washington, DC or Northern Virginia | PKG00219825 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568202 | El Paso, TX | PKG00219814 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568210 | Las Vegas, NV | PKG00219815 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568212 | Los Angeles, CA | PKG00219816 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568214 | Memphis, TN | PKG00219817 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568221 | Mobile, AL | PKG00219818 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568224 | New Orleans, LA | PKG00219819 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |
| 11.805 | 2568229 | Philadelphia, PA | PKG00219820 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 03, 2015 | View |