The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is offering this grant to support programs dedicated to serving minority business enterprises (MBEs). This initiative aligns with MBDA’s strategic plans and mission goals, aiming to foster the growth and development of MBEs. This grant is for organizations seeking to implement projects that advance MBEs, contributing to their economic strength and equity. The MBDA invites applications from eligible entities for discretionary Federal assistance. The announcement also outlines comprehensive information and specific guidelines on how proposals will be rigorously selected and how the federal assistance will be administered under this Broad Agency Announcement.
Opportunity ID: 333856
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MBDA-OBD-2021-2006868 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MBE Equity Multiplier Project |
| 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: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.802 — Minority Business Resource Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 27, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 27, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
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, institutions of higher education, commercial organizations, state and local government entities, Tribal governmental entities, and quasi-government entities. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: |
This notice requests applications for programs aligned with the Minority Business Development Agency’s (MBDA) strategic plans and mission goals to service minority business enterprises (MBEs). This notice also provides the public with information and guidelines on how MBDA will select proposals and administer discretionary Federal assistance under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ms. Nakita Chambers
MBDA Program Manager U.S. Department of Commerce Tel: 202-482-0065 Email:Email: nchambers@mbda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 333856 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> MBDA-OBD-2021-2006868 NOFO – MBE Equity Multiplier ProjectReport.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ms. Nakita Chambers MBDA Program Manager U.S. Department of Commerce Tel: 202-482-0065 Email: 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 | 2959019 | MBE Equity Multiplier Project | PKG00267404 | May 27, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
333856 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
333856 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
333856 CD511-1.1.pdf
333856 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
333856 SF424B-1.1.pdf
333856 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
333856 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
333856 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf