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Find similar grantsMBDA Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship Education Program is sponsored by Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC). Supports the development and implementation of entrepreneurship curricula to train and educate entrepreneurs in subjects directly related to successful entrepreneurship.
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Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:MBDA-OBC-2025-1002157 Funding Opportunity Title:MBDA Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity:Science and Technology and other Research and Development Expected Number of Awards: Assistance Listings:11.
802 -- Minority Business Resource Development Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No 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: Eligible Applicants:Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:Under the MBDA Act (15 USC 9543(b)(1)), eligible applicants are limited to institutions of higher education 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)). Therefore, eligible applicants are limited to: a Historically Black College or University (see definition of “part B institution” in 20 U.S.C. 1061(2)); a Hispanic-serving institution (as defined in 20 U.S.C.
1101a); a Tribal College or University (as defined in 20 U.S.C 1059c); an Alaska Native-serving institution or a Native Hawaiian-serving institution (as defined in 20 U.S.C. 1059d(b)); a Predominantly Black Institution (as defined in 20 U.S.C. 1067q(c)); an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution (as defined in 20 U.S.C.
1067q(c)); or a Native American-serving nontribal institution (as defined in 20 U.S.C. 1067q(c)). See Section III.
A, below. Requests from individuals will not be considered for funding. ## Additional Information Agency Name:Minority Business Development Agency Description:The Parren J.
Mitchell Entrepreneurship Education program was created to enhance the capacity of eligible entities (as defined by 15 U.S.C. 9551) to train and educate entrepreneurs in subjects directly related to successful entrepreneurship through the development and implementation of evidence-based curricula.
This curricula must be practical and targeted to building the skills necessary to yield real results for entrepreneurs in a defined period of time. Further, classes or modules under this Program must be broadly available to the community and cannot be limited to traditionally-enrolled students. Link to Additional Information:[](https://grants.
gov/search-results-detail/358218) Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Minority-serving institutions, including private institutions of higher education. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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MBDA Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship Education Program is funded by Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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