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Grants

Find New Opportunities with Federal Grants

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Paano makakatulong ang mga pederal na gawad sa iyong negosyo?

2 tao malapit sa isa't isa, ang isang tao na may suot na suit ay tumitingin sa ginagawa ng isaNagbibigay ang MBDA ng pondo sa mga third-party na organisasyon na nagbibigay ng mga serbisyo na sumusuporta sa misyon ng Ahensya na itaguyod ang paglago at global na kakayahang makipagkumpitensya ng mga negosyo ng minorya (MBE). Madalas kaming maglathala ng mga anunsyo tungkol sa mga oportunidad sa pondo upang mag-imbita ng mga aplikasyon para sa mga grant, kasunduan sa kooperasyon, at iba pang pinagkukunan ng pondo. Magbasa pa upang matutunan ang tungkol sa mga federal na grant na kasalukuyang available.

PAHAYAG NG MGA OPORTUNIDAD SA PAGPONDO (NOFO)

Ang U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) ay nag-aalok ng tinatayang $11 milyon sa mga pederal na grant upang suportahan, magturo, at magbigay kapangyarihan sa mga negosyo na social at ekonomiko na hindi paborable. Kasama sa mga grant na ito ang mga pondo upang pamahalaan ang MBDA Women’s Entrepreneurship Program, MBDA Rural Business Center Program, at ang Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship Education Program.

MBDA Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (WEP) ay naglalayong dagdagan ang kakayahan ng mga MBE na magsimula, magpatuloy, makakuha ng kapital para sa, at palawakin ang kanilang mga negosyo, na nakatuon sa pagtugon sa mga hadlang na karaniwang nararanasan ng mga kababaihang negosyante. Inaasahan ng MBDA na maglaan ng humigit-kumulang $2 milyon para sa programang ito at inaasahang magbibigay ng humigit-kumulang 5 award, na may taunang renewal na inaasahan hanggang FY 2028. MAG-APPLY DITO

MBDA Rural Business Center Program ay nagbibigay ng teknikal na tulong, pagpapalakas ng kapasidad, at mga serbisyo sa pag-unlad ng negosyo sa mga Rural Minority Business Enterprises (RMBEs) sa lahat ng yugto, na nagpapalakas ng paglago at katatagan. Inaasahan ng MBDA na maglaan ng $4 milyon para sa programang ito at inaasahang magbibigay ng humigit-kumulang 10 award, na may taunang renewal na inaasahan hanggang FY 2029. MAG-APPLY DITO

Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship Education Program ay nakikipagtulungan sa mga institusyong nagsisilbi sa mga minorya tulad ng HBCUs at Tribal Colleges upang magbigay ng mga makabuluhang resources at ebidensyang pagsasanay sa pamamahala ng negosyo, pagpaplano ng pananalapi, at pag-aampon ng teknolohiya upang bigyan ng kapangyarihan ang mga batang negosyante. Inaasahan ng MBDA na maglaan ng humigit-kumulang $5 milyon para sa programang ito at inaasahang magbibigay ng humigit-kumulang 10 award, na may taunang renewal na inaasahan hanggang FY 2028. MAG-APPLY DITO

Ang mga kapaki-pakinabang na materyales sa kumpetisyon tulad ng FAQs ay magiging available sa MBDA website.

Petsa ng Deadline ng Aplikasyon: Marso 17, 2025, bago mag-11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Ang mga aplikasyon na isumite pagkatapos ng deadline na ito ay hindi maire-review o ikokonsidera.

PAALALA: Ang mga programang ito ay hindi nagbibigay ng grant o iba pang pondo nang direkta sa mga negosyante o may-ari ng maliliit na negosyo upang palaguin ang kanilang sariling negosyo. Sa halip, ang pondo sa ilalim ng programang ito ay mapupunta sa mga entidad na magbibigay ng mga serbisyo sa teknikal na tulong na idinisenyo upang tulungan ang mga negosyante at may-ari ng maliliit na negosyo na makakuha ng mga kasanayan upang magsimula o palawakin ang kanilang negosyo. Para sa impormasyon sa eligibility, mangyaring basahin ang Notice of Funding Opportunity para sa programang iyong kinikilala. Kapag napili na ang mga awardees at operational na ang mga programa, hinihikayat ka naming makipag-ugnayan sa mga operator ng programa upang malaman ang tungkol sa mga serbisyo na inaalok. Samantala, hinihikayat ka naming bisitahin ang aming website sa MBDA.gov upang malaman ang tungkol sa pinakamalapit na MBDA Business Center o iba pang mga programa ng teknikal na tulong ng MBDA na kasalukuyang nagsisilbi sa mga negosyo sa iyong lugar.

How to Apply for an MBDA Grant

1.

Register your business to apply for a MBDA grant

To register your business to obtain a Unique Entity ID number so that your application can be tracked. Next register with SAM. To do this, you will need the authorizing official for your organization, and an Employer Identification Number. These two numbers are needed to create a Grants.gov account.

2.

Understand the Grant Announcement

Visit the specific grant page on MBDA.gov to learn more about the program and find frequently asked questions. Then, locate and download the grant application package from Grants.gov. Please review the YouTube video: Making a Reasonable, Allocable, and Allowable Budget for a Federal Grant.

3.

Attend a pre-application teleconference to learn more about the grant and requirements

All pre-application teleconference presentations are also available on the specific grant webpage at mbda.gov for future reference. Please review the YouTube video: Grants Process Overview.

4.

Understand the evaluation process

Thoroughly read the announcement, paying special attention to key sections of the announcement. Check your eligibility in Section C, finds the deadline and requirements in Section D, and learn about the selection process in Section E. When complete draft your application and make sure that you address all requirements outlined in the announcement. Please review the YouTube video: Ingredients for a Great Budget.

5.

Prepare and Submit Application

When application is complete, log onto Grants.gov and submit application. Application MUST be submitted before deadline. After submission, print confirmation of submission.

MBDA Grantees: Pilot Programs & Projects

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  • Project Director: Helen Turner Chaminade pilots a Sustainability Entrepreneurship course (expanding to a public certificate program) and develop a “Pathways to Entrepreneurship” series of workshops and seminars....
  • IAIA is enhancing its Business and Entrepreneurship Certificate Program Development Project, which provides a solid foundation of business literacy and applied business skills....
  • Operation HOPE to focus on advancing women of color entrepreneurs in key growth industries including tech, exports, food service, e-commerce, transportation, and manufacturing....
  • The pilot project titled, “Immersive Delivery and Experiential Entrepreneurship Alternative (IDEEA), which aims to revamp the entrepreneurship minor offered in the College of Business Administration to build the capabilities of undergraduates to open their own businesses. The programming will include seminars, labs, and lectures related to ideation and business modeling, understanding venture financing and developing successful business plans. The program will serve the defined business needs of...
  • Project Director: T. Nichole Phillips Shaw is developing six classes and expanding its entrepreneurship curricula creating a seminar series, distinguished entrepreneur series, experiential activities (micro internships), and a business incubator....
  • Operator Name: Donald Andrews Southern University operates an entrepreneurship institute for developing an entrepreneurship curriculum focused on innovation, technology and leadership education through academic courses, workshops, conferences, and electronic media....
  • Project Director: Dr. Asif Ashiqali St. Augustine is enhancing its existing small business program and create an entrepreneurship/business leadership concentration in the undergraduate business program....
  • Project Director: Sandra R. Pedraza Sagrado is creating five mentorship hubs composed of a specialized industry module as well as expand the technical support services and training for entrepreneurship....
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