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MBDA Business Centers (29)

Agency: Department of Commerce

Assistance Listings
  • 11.805 -- MBDA Business Center

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

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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...

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

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Additional information

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.

Grantor contact information

Description

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

work

NChambers@mbda.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
MBDA_FFO_-_Business_Center_Program_April_1_-_10_September2015_REVISED_FINAL_11_30_nyc.pdf
Full Announcement
Nov 30, 2015 09:02 PM UTC
MBDA_FFO_Appendices_-_Business_Center_Final_April_1_-_10SeptemberAppendices_REVISED_FINAL_11_30.pdf
Appendices
Nov 30, 2015 09:02 PM UTC

Link to additional information

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Archived: January 2, 2016

Application process

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Award

$10,227,450

Program Funding

29

Expected awards

$285,400

Award Minimum

$337,875

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

MBDA-OBD-2016-2004577

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Yes

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Environment

Natural resources

Science technology and other research and development

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

3

Posted date:

October 5, 2015

Archive date:

January 2, 2016

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