Closed · MBDA-OBD-2022-2007282 · CFDA 11.805 · Discretionary

MBDA Business Center Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by Department of Commerce, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$350K-$350K
Award range
Closed
Status
June 6, 2022
Close date
6
Expected awards

The verdict

MBDA Business Center Program is a closed discretionary listing from Department of Commerce that offered $350,000 -- $350,000 across 6 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$350K-$350K
award range
Closed
application status
6
expected awards
11.805
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - MBDA Business Center Program - is cataloged under number MBDA-OBD-2022-2007282 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 11.805, posted by Department of Commerce. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on April 18, 2022 and last updated on June 2, 2022. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $350,000 -- $350,000. The agency has projected $21.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 6 awards. If the agency funds the expected 6 awards from the $21.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $3.5 million. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on June 6, 2022. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$350,000 -- $350,000

Close Date

June 6, 2022

Posted

April 18, 2022

Est. Total Funding

$21,000,000

Expected Awards

6

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

This notice requests applications from qualified organizations to operate MBDA Business Centers in six states, Arkansas, Indiana, Oregon, South Carolina, Wisconsin and Utah. The Business Centers will facilitate the growth and job creation in minority business enterprises in their locales by providing expert technical assistance to minority business enterprises consistent with the terms of this Notice of Funding Opportunity. These programs align with the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) strategic mission goals to support minority business enterprises (MBEs) and the Administration’s strategic priority to advance racial equity and support for underserved communities through the Federal government.Pre-Application Teleconference: MBDA will conduct a series of pre-application teleconferences from 2:00-3:00pm Eastern time on the following dates with focus areas noted below:• April 28 – General competition information, key changes from previous competitions and key dates, live Question and Answer session• May 3 – Program priorities and objectives with examples, live Question and Answer session• May 10 – Budget pitfalls to avoid and best practices, live Question and Answer session• May 17 – Measuring success and performance, live Question and Answer sessionParticipants must register at least 24 hours in advance of the teleconference. Please visit the MBDA website at www.mbda.gov to register and view recordings of the teleconferences, as well as other additional information.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Ms. Nakita Chambers MBDA Program Manager U.S. Department of Commerce 202-482-0065

Key Dates

Posted April 18, 2022
Close Date June 6, 2022
Archive Date July 2, 2022
Last Updated June 2, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "MBDA Business Center Program", offered by Department of Commerce. It is associated with CFDA program 11.805. This notice requests applications from qualified organizations to operate MBDA Business Centers in six states, Arkansas, Indiana, Oregon, South Carolina, Wisconsin and Utah. The Business Centers will ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 6, 2022. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $350,000 -- $350,000. Total estimated funding: $21,000,000. Expected number of awards: 6.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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