Opportunity Information: Apply for MBDA OBD 2016 2004599
Apply for MBDA OBD 2016 2004599
- The DOC in the business and commerce sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "MBDA Business Consulting Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.805.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 20, 2015 and posted on Nov 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 20, 2016. (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 $337,875.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The MBDA Business Consulting Project is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) designed as a pilot program to expand business development support for minority business enterprises (MBEs). Rather than relying on a traditional brick-and-mortar office model, the project is meant to deliver technical assistance and consulting services in flexible, business-appropriate environments that still support professional client engagement. The overall intent is to test and demonstrate an alternative service-delivery approach while still meeting MBDA goals around measurable business outcomes.
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond what is common in a standard grant. The project focuses on providing hands-on technical assistance and business development services that help MBEs secure increased financing and win more contracting opportunities. A central expected result is improved access to capital and procurement pipelines for minority-owned firms, with the broader economic development aim of helping these businesses create and retain jobs in their communities.
Only one award was expected under this announcement, making it a highly competitive opportunity. The award ceiling was listed at $337,875, and the funding activity category falls under Business and Commerce (CFDA 11.805). Applications were solicited for operators in one designated service area, indicating the awardee would be responsible for running the pilot in a specific location or region identified by MBDA.
A wide range of applicant types were eligible, including state, county, and municipal governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled colleges and universities; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and certain tribal organizations; nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. This broad eligibility suggests MBDA was primarily focused on selecting an organization with the capacity, partnerships, and expertise to deliver high-quality consulting services and to document outcomes tied to financing, contracts, and employment impacts for MBEs.
Key dates associated with the opportunity include a posting and creation date of November 20, 2015, and an application deadline of January 20, 2016 (both original and current closing dates were the same). The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number MBDA OBD 2016 2004599, under the title MBDA Business Consulting Project.
MBDA Business Consulting Project (MBDA OBD 2016 2004599) - FAQs
What is the MBDA Business Consulting Project?
The MBDA Business Consulting Project is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), run as a pilot program to expand business development support for minority business enterprises (MBEs). The project is designed to provide hands-on technical assistance and consulting services intended to improve measurable business outcomes for MBEs.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) through the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA).
What is the purpose of this pilot program?
The intent is to test and demonstrate an alternative service-delivery approach for business development services. Instead of relying on a traditional brick-and-mortar office model, the project emphasizes flexible, business-appropriate environments that still support professional client engagement, while meeting MBDA goals tied to measurable outcomes.
What types of services are expected to be delivered under the project?
The project focuses on providing hands-on technical assistance and business development services. The services are aimed at helping MBEs secure increased financing and win more contracting opportunities.
What outcomes is the project expected to achieve for minority business enterprises (MBEs)?
A central expected result is improved access to capital and procurement pipelines for minority-owned firms. The broader economic development objective is to help these businesses create and retain jobs in their communities.
How is this opportunity funded (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement. This typically means the federal agency expects substantial involvement in the project beyond what is common in a standard grant.
What does "substantial involvement" mean in the context of a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement indicates the federal agency is expected to be more involved in the project than it would be under a typical grant. The specific forms of involvement are not detailed in the provided information.
How many awards were expected under this announcement?
Only one award was expected under this announcement, making it a highly competitive opportunity.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling was listed at $337,875.
What is the CFDA number and funding activity category?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 11.805, and the funding activity category is Business and Commerce.
Is this opportunity tied to a specific geographic service area?
Yes. Applications were solicited for operators in one designated service area, meaning the awardee would be responsible for running the pilot in a specific location or region identified by MBDA. The specific service area is not named in the provided information.
Who was eligible to apply?
A wide range of applicant types were eligible, including:
- State, county, and municipal governments
- Special district governments
- Public and state-controlled colleges and universities
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Certain tribal organizations
- Nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3))
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Does the eligibility list suggest what MBDA was looking for in an operator?
Yes. The broad eligibility suggests MBDA was primarily focused on selecting an organization with the capacity, partnerships, and expertise to deliver high-quality consulting services and to document outcomes tied to financing, contracts, and employment impacts for MBEs.
What are the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The posting and creation date was November 20, 2015. The application deadline was January 20, 2016 (the original and current closing dates were the same).
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The official title is MBDA Business Consulting Project.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is MBDA OBD 2016 2004599.
Is this opportunity described as a pilot or ongoing program?
It is described as a pilot program intended to test and demonstrate an alternative service-delivery approach while still meeting MBDA goals for measurable business outcomes.
What kinds of business results were emphasized in the description?
The description emphasizes measurable business outcomes related to increased financing, more contracting opportunities, improved access to capital, stronger procurement pipelines, and job creation and retention in communities served by minority-owned firms.
Is a physical office required to deliver services?
No. The project is specifically intended to move away from a traditional brick-and-mortar office model and instead deliver services in flexible, business-appropriate environments that still support professional client engagement.
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