This grant, facilitated by the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) under the U.S. Department of Commerce, is for the primary purpose of empowering rural Minority Business Enterprises (RMBEs). Through the Rural MBDA Business Center Program, awards will support the provision of essential services designed to foster the development and maturity of RMBEs. These crucial services encompass comprehensive technical assistance, strategic capacity building, and vital entrepreneurial development programs. The objective is to provide support at all stages of business growth, from initial concept to established operations, ensuring RMBEs in rural areas have the necessary tools and resources to succeed and contribute to local economies.
Opportunity ID: 358220
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MBDA-OBC-2025-1002158 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MBDA Rural Business Center 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: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.805 — MBDA Business Center |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| 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: | Under the MBDA Act (15 USC 9551), eligible applicants are limited to: (1) a “minority-serving institution” (as defined by 15 U.S.C. 9551(5)), or(2) a “consortium of higher education institutions that is led by a minority-serving institution.” Under 15 U.S.C. 9551(5), the term “minority-serving institution” is defined as an institution described in any of paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)) (detailed below). Note: In a consortium application, there must be a designated lead applicant; the lead applicant would enter into the award agreement with MBDA and assume primary operational and financial responsibility for completing the project should an award be made. The lead applicant must be a “minority-serving institution” as defined by 15 U.S.C. 9551(5). Requests from individuals will not be considered for funding. See Section III.A, below. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Minority Business Development Agency |
| Description: |
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce, through the Rural MBDA Business Center Program, will provide awards to support technical assistance, capacity building, and entrepreneurial development services to rural Minority Business Enterprises (RMBEs) at all stages, from ideation to maturity. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nakita Chambers
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 | |
| Jan 15, 2025 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MBDA-OBC-2025-1002158 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MBDA Rural Business Center 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: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.805 — MBDA Business Center |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| 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: | Under the MBDA Act (15 USC 9551), eligible applicants are limited to: (1) a “minority-serving institution” (as defined by 15 U.S.C. 9551(5)), or(2) a “consortium of higher education institutions that is led by a minority-serving institution.” Under 15 U.S.C. 9551(5), the term “minority-serving institution” is defined as an institution described in any of paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)) (detailed below). Note: In a consortium application, there must be a designated lead applicant; the lead applicant would enter into the award agreement with MBDA and assume primary operational and financial responsibility for completing the project should an award be made. The lead applicant must be a “minority-serving institution” as defined by 15 U.S.C. 9551(5). Requests from individuals will not be considered for funding. See Section III.A, below. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Minority Business Development Agency |
| Description: |
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce, through the Rural MBDA Business Center Program, will provide awards to support technical assistance, capacity building, and entrepreneurial development services to rural Minority Business Enterprises (RMBEs) at all stages, from ideation to maturity. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nakita Chambers
nchambers2@mbda.gov Email:nchambers2@mbda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MBDA-OBC-2025-1002158 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MBDA Rural Business Center 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: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.805 — MBDA Business Center |
| 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: | Under the MBDA Act (15 USC 9551), eligible applicants are limited to: (1) a “minority-serving institution” (as defined by 15 U.S.C. 9551(5)), or(2) a “consortium of higher education institutions that is led by a minority-serving institution.” Under 15 U.S.C. 9551(5), the term “minority-serving institution” is defined as an institution described in any of paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)) (detailed below). Note: In a consortium application, there must be a designated lead applicant; the lead applicant would enter into the award agreement with MBDA and assume primary operational and financial responsibility for completing the project should an award be made. The lead applicant must be a “minority-serving institution” as defined by 15 U.S.C. 9551(5). Requests from individuals will not be considered for funding. See Section III.A, below. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Minority Business Development Agency |
| Description: |
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce, through the Rural MBDA Business Center Program, will provide awards to support technical assistance, capacity building, and entrepreneurial development services to rural Minority Business Enterprises (RMBEs) at all stages, from ideation to maturity. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nakita Chambers
nchambers2@mbda.gov Email:nchambers2@mbda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MBDA-OBC-2025-1002158 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MBDA Rural Business Center 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: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.805 — MBDA Business Center |
| 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: | Under the MBDA Act (15 USC 9551), eligible applicants are limited to: (1) a “minority-serving institution” (as defined by 15 U.S.C. 9551(5)), or (2) a “consortium of higher education institutions that is led by a minority-serving institution.” Under 15 U.S.C. 9551(5), the term “minority-serving institution” is defined as an institution described in any of paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)) (detailed below). Note: In a consortium application, there must be a designated lead applicant; the lead applicant would enter into the award agreement with MBDA and assume primary operational and financial responsibility for completing the project should an award be made. The lead applicant must be a “minority-serving institution” as defined by 15 U.S.C. 9551(5). Requests from individuals will not be considered for funding. See Section III.A, below. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Minority Business Development Agency |
| Description: |
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce, through the Rural MBDA Business Center Program, will provide awards to support technical assistance, capacity building, and entrepreneurial development services to rural Minority Business Enterprises (RMBEs) at all stages, from ideation to maturity. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nakita Chambers
nchambers4@mbda.gov Email:nchambers4@mbda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 358220 Full Announcement-MBDA-OBC-2025-1002158 -> MBDA Rural Business Center Program.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Nakita Chambers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.805 | MBDA-OBC-2025-1002158 | MBDA Rural Business Center Program | PKG00290100 | Jan 15, 2025 | Mar 17, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
358220 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
358220 SF424A-1.0.pdf
358220 CD511-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
358220 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
358220 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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