Department of Commerce

Description

This Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO or Announcement) announces the anticipated availability of funding for the MBDA Business Consulting Project (“Project”), and solicits competitive applications for operators in one (1) area. The Project is a pilot established to provide technical assistance and business development services without the use of a traditional brick and mortar office to deliver services. However, services will be rendered in a business environment that is conducive to delivering business development consulting services. The technical assistance and business development services for this Project are provided through a federal financial assistance award (e.g., grants, cooperative agreements) to generate increased financing and contract opportunities for minority business enterprises (MBEs). In addition, the services provided will assist MBEs in creating and retaining jobs.

Who can apply

• 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)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses

Contact

Nakita Chambers <br/>MBDA Program Manager <br/>U.S. Department of Commerce <br/>1401 Constitution Ave., N.W., Room 5079 <br/>Washington, DC 20230 <br/>Tel: 202-482-0065 <br/>
NChambers@mbda.gov