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"MBDA Rural Business Center Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
MBDA Rural Business Center Program is sponsored by Minority Business Development Agency. Provides awards to support technical assistance, capacity building, and entrepreneurial development services to rural Minority Business Enterprises (RMBEs) at all stages, from ideation to maturity.
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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: Minority-serving institutions or consortia led by such institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was May 13, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
MBDA Rural Business Center Program is funded by Minority Business Development Agency. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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