MBDA Business Centers (5)

The summary for the MBDA Business Centers (5) grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the Department of Commerce, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

MBDA Business Centers (5): 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 (5) five locations. MBDA Business Centers are established to provide technical assistance and business development services. The technical assistance and business development services areprovided through federal financial assistance awards to generate increased financing and contract opportunities for minority business enterprises (MBEs). In addition, the services provided willassist MBEs in creating and retaining jobs.

Federal Grant Title:	MBDA Business Centers (5)
Federal Agency Name:	Department of Commerce
Grant Categories:	Business and Commerce Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	MBDA-OBD-2016-2004579
Type of Funding:	Cooperative Agreement
CFDA Numbers:	11.805
CFDA Descriptions:	MBDA Business Center
Current Application Deadline:	Dec 21, 2015
Original Application Deadline:	Dec 19, 2015
Posted Date:	Oct 19, 2015
Creation Date:	Oct 20, 2015
Archive Date:	Jan 18, 2016
Total Program Funding:	$1,540,225
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$321,800
Minimum Federal Grant Award:	$285,400
Expected Number of Awards:	5
Cost Sharing or Matching:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: 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 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.
Grant Announcement 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 MBDA Program Manager U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave., N.W., Room 5079 Washington, DC 20230 Tel: 202-482-0065
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