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Find similar grantsMBDA Rural Business Center Program (MBDA-OBC-2026-00003) is sponsored by Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). This cooperative agreement seeks proposals from rural and tribal community-based organizations to establish and operate MBDA Business Centers that provide technical and business development services to minority business enterprises in rural areas.
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Opportunity Listing - MBDA Rural Business Center Program MBDA Rural Business Center Program Agency: Minority Business Development Agency Assistance Listings: 11. 805 -- MBDA Business Center Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov 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.
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.
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pdf MBDA-OBC-2025-1002158 NOFO Jan 15, 2025 01:18 PM UTC Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Science technology and other research and development Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit entities, non-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, commercial organizations, state and local government entities, Tribal governmental entities, and quasi-government entities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately $14,500,000 across 5 to 7 awards, sized between $2,250,000 and $3,000,000 each over a three-year performance period. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for MBDA Rural Business Center Program (MBDA-OBC-2026-00003) are due June 29, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
MBDA Rural Business Center Program (MBDA-OBC-2026-00003) is funded by Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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