The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is offering the MBDA Exporting Project Grant to support operators in promoting minority business enterprises (MBEs) to engage in exporting. This grant provides technical assistance, business development services, and financial assistance awards to help MBEs access new global markets, secure financing, and create jobs. Applicants can participate in a pre-application teleconference on June 6, 2016. Closing date for applications is July 5, 2016. For more information, visit the MBDA Internet Portal at www.mbda.gov.
Opportunity ID: 284097
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MBDA-OBD-2016-2004601 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Exporting Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Environment Natural Resources Regional Development Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.802 — Minority Business Resource Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | May 23, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 31, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 05, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 05, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 04, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
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 the MBDA Exporting Project.Successful applicants will possess experience in assisting exporting minority firms in obtaining large scale contracts/procurements and financing awards; accessing established on developing new supply chains; educating and assisting minority firms in joint ventures, teaming arrangements, mergers and acquisitions; minority business advocacy; policy analysis; 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 Exporting Project objectives. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | This Federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FFO or Announcement) notifies the anticipated availability of funding for the MBDA Exporting Project (Project), and solicits competitive applications for operators of four (4) Project awards. The Project is a subset of the MBDA Business Center program and is established to identify, screen, promote, refer minority business enterprises (MBEs) to exporting resources, and to engage in and/or expand exporting. The Project also provides technical assistance and business development services. The technical assistance and business development services are provided through federal financial assistance awards to generate increased financing, contract opportunities, and greater access to new and global markets 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 June 6, 2016. 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:
Prospective applicants may 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 | May 31, 2016 | |
| Revised to correct funding amount numbers. | May 31, 2016 | |
| May 31, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MBDA-OBD-2016-2004601 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Exporting Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Environment Natural Resources Regional Development Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.802 — Minority Business Resource Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | May 23, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 31, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 05, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 05, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 04, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
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 the MBDA Exporting Project.Successful applicants will possess experience in assisting exporting minority firms in obtaining large scale contracts/procurements and financing awards; accessing established on developing new supply chains; educating and assisting minority firms in joint ventures, teaming arrangements, mergers and acquisitions; minority business advocacy; policy analysis; 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 Exporting Project objectives. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | This Federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FFO or Announcement) notifies the anticipated availability of funding for the MBDA Exporting Project (Project), and solicits competitive applications for operators of four (4) Project awards. The Project is a subset of the MBDA Business Center program and is established to identify, screen, promote, refer minority business enterprises (MBEs) to exporting resources, and to engage in and/or expand exporting. The Project also provides technical assistance and business development services. The technical assistance and business development services are provided through federal financial assistance awards to generate increased financing, contract opportunities, and greater access to new and global markets 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 June 6, 2016. 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:
Prospective applicants may 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-2016-2004601 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Exporting Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Environment Natural Resources Regional Development Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.802 — Minority Business Resource Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 31, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 05, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 04, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
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 the MBDA Exporting Project.Successful applicants will possess experience in assisting exporting minority firms in obtaining large scale contracts/procurements and financing awards; accessing established on developing new supply chains; educating and assisting minority firms in joint ventures, teaming arrangements, mergers and acquisitions; minority business advocacy; policy analysis; 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 Exporting Project objectives. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | This Federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FFO or Announcement) notifies the anticipated availability of funding for the MBDA Exporting Project (Project), and solicits competitive applications for operators of four (4) Project awards. The Project is a subset of the MBDA Business Center program and is established to identify, screen, promote, refer minority business enterprises (MBEs) to exporting resources, and to engage in and/or expand exporting. The Project also provides technical assistance and business development services. The technical assistance and business development services are provided through federal financial assistance awards to generate increased financing, contract opportunities, and greater access to new and global markets 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 June 6, 2016. 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:
Prospective applicants may 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-2016-2004601 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Exporting Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce Community Development Environment Natural Resources Regional Development Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.802 — Minority Business Resource Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 31, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 05, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 04, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,000,000 |
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 the MBDA Exporting Project.
Successful applicants will possess experience in assisting exporting minority firms in obtaining large scale contracts/procurements and financing awards; accessing established on developing new supply chains; educating and assisting minority firms in joint ventures, teaming arrangements, mergers and acquisitions; minority business advocacy; policy analysis; 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 Exporting Project objectives. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | This Federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FFO or Announcement) notifies the anticipated availability of funding for the MBDA Exporting Project (Project), and solicits competitive applications for operators of four (4) Project awards. The Project is a subset of the MBDA Business Center program and is established to identify, screen, promote, refer minority business enterprises (MBEs) to exporting resources, and to engage in and/or expand exporting. The Project also provides technical assistance and business development services. The technical assistance and business development services are provided through federal financial assistance awards to generate increased financing, contract opportunities, and greater access to new and global markets 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 June 6, 2016. 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:
Prospective applicants may 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
Folder 284097 Full Announcement-Full Announcement and Appendic -> MBDA-OBD-2016-2004601 Appendices.pdf
Folder 284097 Full Announcement-Full Announcement and Appendic -> MBDA-OBD-2016-2004601.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Prospective applicants may 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 |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.802 | 2555006 | Exporting Project | PKG00223704 | May 23, 2016 | Jul 05, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
284097 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
284097 Project-1.1.pdf
284097 CD511-1.1.pdf
284097 Budget-1.1.pdf
284097 SF424A-1.0.pdf
284097 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
284097 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
284097 Other-1.1.pdf
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