Opportunity Information: Apply for MBDA OBD 2020 2006443

The "Enterprising Women of Color" opportunity is a discretionary grant program issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce through the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). The notice invites applications for special projects and programs that directly support MBDA's strategic plans and mission goals. In practical terms, this means MBDA is looking to fund initiatives that strengthen minority business enterprises, expand access to markets and capital, and build capacity in ways that align with the agency's priorities, while also explaining to potential applicants how proposals will be reviewed, selected, and managed under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: MBDA OBD 2020 2006443) was posted on March 29, 2020, with an original application deadline of May 30, 2020. Awards are structured as grants, and the program sits within a broad federal activity category that includes environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development-related efforts, indicating MBDA is open to a wide range of project concepts as long as they serve the underlying mission. The assistance listing tied to the opportunity is CFDA 11.805, which is commonly associated with MBDA business development initiatives.

In terms of funding scale, MBDA anticipated making about three awards under this competition, with a maximum award amount (ceiling) of up to $500,000 per award. That ceiling is important for project planning because it sets expectations for the overall scope, staffing, deliverables, and duration that can reasonably be supported. Since only a small number of awards were expected, the competition was likely to be selective, with an emphasis on strong project design, measurable outcomes, and clear alignment with MBDA goals.

Eligibility is broadly described as "Others," with the NOFO directing applicants to consult the additional eligibility information in the full announcement for the precise list of who may apply. In many MBDA discretionary programs, eligible applicants often include a mix of organizations such as nonprofit entities, educational institutions, economic development organizations, and other qualified groups capable of carrying out the proposed work, but the definitive eligibility criteria would be the text in the NOFO. Overall, the grant is best understood as a targeted MBDA investment intended to support enterprising women of color through mission-aligned projects, with clear federal guidelines for how applications are evaluated and how awarded funds are administered.

  • The Department of Commerce in the environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Enterprising Women of Color" 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 Mar 29, 2020.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 2020. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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