Opportunity Information: Apply for MBDA OBD 2013 2003740
Apply for MBDA OBD 2013 2003740
- The Department of Commerce in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "MBDA Business Center American Indian and Alaska Native Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.804 MBDA Business Center American Indian and Alaska Native.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 22, 2013 and posted on May 22, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 22, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $255,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The MBDA Business Center - American Indian and Alaska Native Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce, administered by the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). MBDA is the only federal agency created specifically to support minority business enterprises (MBEs) by helping them participate fully and competitively in the U.S. economy. This program funds the operation of an MBDA Business Center that delivers hands-on, results-driven business consulting and strategic deal-making services through MBDA's national service network, with a particular emphasis on strengthening and expanding American Indian and Alaska Native business enterprises.
At its core, the funded Business Center is expected to focus on measurable economic outcomes for eligible minority-owned firms, especially those owned or controlled by Native Americans, including Alaska Natives, Alaska Native Corporations, and Tribal entities. The Center's work is oriented toward helping businesses win larger public and private sector contracts, secure financing transactions, support job creation, and access global markets. While the program is designed to target American Indian and Alaska Native enterprises, MBDA's definition of eligible MBEs for services under the broader Business Center program includes businesses owned or controlled by African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, Native Americans (including Alaska Natives, Alaska Native Corporations and Tribal entities), Asian Indian Americans, and Hasidic Jewish Americans, consistent with 15 CFR 1400.1 and Executive Order 11625.
This opportunity was offered as a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the award relationship is typically more collaborative than a standard grant, with MBDA likely having ongoing involvement in program oversight and performance expectations. The Funding Opportunity Number is MBDA-OBD-2013-2003740, and the CFDA number associated with this program is 11.804 (MBDA Business Center - American Indian and Alaska Native). MBDA anticipated making one award under this announcement. The listed award ceiling was $255,000, with no stated award floor, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can make the program more accessible to applicants that do not have non-federal funds available to contribute.
A wide range of applicants were eligible to apply to operate the MBDA Business Center under this competition, including for-profit entities (such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, and corporations), nonprofit organizations, state and local government entities, Native American Tribes, and educational institutions. The opportunity was posted on May 22, 2013, with an application closing date of June 22, 2013, and it was archived on July 22, 2013, indicating it was a time-limited competitive funding round.
For applicants or stakeholders who needed assistance accessing the full announcement, MBDA provided a point of contact: Ms. Joann Hill, Acting Chief, MBDA Office of Business Development, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th and Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230, telephone 202-482-1940.
MBDA Business Center - American Indian and Alaska Native Program (MBDA-OBD-2013-2003740) FAQs
What is the MBDA Business Center - American Indian and Alaska Native Program?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce, administered by the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). It funds the operation of an MBDA Business Center that provides hands-on, results-driven business consulting and strategic deal-making services, with a particular emphasis on strengthening and expanding American Indian and Alaska Native business enterprises.
Which federal agency runs this opportunity?
The program is administered by the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. MBDA is the only federal agency created specifically to support minority business enterprises (MBEs) by helping them participate fully and competitively in the U.S. economy.
What does the funded MBDA Business Center do?
The funded Business Center is expected to deliver consulting and strategic deal-making services through MBDA's national service network. Its work is oriented toward measurable economic outcomes for eligible minority-owned firms, especially those owned or controlled by Native Americans (including Alaska Natives, Alaska Native Corporations, and Tribal entities).
What outcomes is the Business Center expected to help businesses achieve?
The Center is oriented toward measurable economic outcomes, including helping businesses win larger public and private sector contracts, secure financing transactions, support job creation, and access global markets.
Is this opportunity specifically focused on American Indian and Alaska Native enterprises?
Yes. The program places particular emphasis on strengthening and expanding American Indian and Alaska Native business enterprises, and the Center is expected to focus on outcomes for eligible minority-owned firms, especially those owned or controlled by Native Americans (including Alaska Natives, Alaska Native Corporations, and Tribal entities).
Who is considered eligible for services as an MBDA-defined minority business enterprise (MBE)?
Under MBDA's definition of eligible MBEs for services under the broader Business Center program, eligible businesses include those owned or controlled by: African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, Native Americans (including Alaska Natives, Alaska Native Corporations and Tribal entities), Asian Indian Americans, and Hasidic Jewish Americans, consistent with 15 CFR 1400.1 and Executive Order 11625.
What type of federal award was this?
This opportunity was offered as a Cooperative Agreement. This typically means the award relationship is more collaborative than a standard grant, with MBDA likely having ongoing involvement in program oversight and performance expectations.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is MBDA-OBD-2013-2003740.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with this program is 11.804 (MBDA Business Center - American Indian and Alaska Native).
How many awards did MBDA anticipate making under this announcement?
MBDA anticipated making one award under this announcement.
What was the maximum award amount?
The listed award ceiling was $255,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor was stated in the information provided.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, which can make the program more accessible to applicants that do not have non-federal funds available to contribute.
Who was eligible to apply to operate the MBDA Business Center?
A wide range of applicants were eligible, including for-profit entities (such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, and corporations), nonprofit organizations, state and local government entities, Native American Tribes, and educational institutions.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 22, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was June 22, 2013.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on July 22, 2013, indicating it was a time-limited competitive funding round.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
MBDA listed the following point of contact for assistance: Ms. Joann Hill, Acting Chief, MBDA Office of Business Development, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th and Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20230, telephone 202-482-1940.
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