MBDA Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship
ID: 358218Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Minority Business Development Agency (DOC-MBDA)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358218
Timeline
    Description

    The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is offering the Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship Education program, aimed at enhancing entrepreneurship training through the development of evidence-based curricula. This initiative seeks to empower eligible higher education institutions, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Hispanic-serving institutions, to provide practical and widely accessible training that equips entrepreneurs with essential skills for success. The program anticipates funding approximately $5 million to support up to 10 cooperative agreements, each valued at around $500,000 annually over four years. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by March 17, 2025, via Grants.gov, and can direct inquiries to Nakita Chambers at nchambers2@mbda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    nchambers2@mbda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    MBDA.pdf
    The Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship Education Program, administered by the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), seeks to enhance entrepreneurship training through evidence-based curricula. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) outlines the application process for four-year cooperative agreements, with an expected availability of approximately $5 million to fund up to 10 awards, each around $500,000 annually over four years. Eligible applicants include specific higher education institutions like Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Hispanic-serving institutions. The program emphasizes developing curricula that are practical and widely accessible, targeting skills essential for entrepreneurial success, particularly in leveraging regional assets and technology commercialization. Applications must be submitted by March 17, 2025, through Grants.gov, and will be evaluated based on criteria including project description, applicant capability, and metrics for measuring impact. The MBDA highlights strategic priorities, including support for rural entrepreneurs, provision of childcare, and alignment with infrastructure-related industries to foster community economic development.
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