Grants
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联邦补助可以为您的企业带来哪些帮助？
MBDA为第三方组织提供资助，支持该机构的使命，促进少数族裔商业企业（MBE）的增长和全球竞争力。我们经常发布资助机会公告，邀请申请资助、合作协议和其他资金来源。请继续阅读，了解当前可用的联邦资助。
资金机会通知（NOFO）
美国商务部（DOC）少数族裔企业发展局（MBDA）提供约1100万美元的联邦资助，支持、教育和赋能社会和经济处于劣势的企业。这些资助包括管理MBDA妇女创业项目、MBDA农村商业中心项目以及Parren J. Mitchell创业教育项目的资金。
MBDA妇女创业项目（WEP）旨在提高MBE的能力，帮助其启动、维持、获得资本并扩大其业务，重点解决女性企业家通常遇到的障碍。MBDA预计将为这个多年项目分配约200万美元，并预计将颁发约5个奖项，预计每年续约，直到2028财政年度。申请链接
MBDA农村商业中心项目为所有阶段的农村少数族裔企业（RMBE）提供技术援助、能力建设和企业家发展服务，推动增长和韧性。MBDA预计将为这个多年项目分配400万美元，并预计将颁发约10个奖项，预计每年续约，直到2029财政年度。申请链接
Parren J. Mitchell创业教育项目与为少数族裔服务的机构（如HBCU和部落大学）合作，提供在商业管理、财务规划和技术采纳方面的有效资源和基于证据的培训，以赋能年轻企业家。MBDA预计将为这个多年项目分配500万美元，并预计将颁发约10个奖项，预计每年续约，直到2028财政年度。申请链接
有用的竞争材料（如常见问题）将会在MBDA网站上提供。
申请截止日期：2025年3月17日，东部标准时间11:59 p.m. 逾期提交的申请将不予审查或考虑。
注意：这些项目不会直接向企业家或小企业主提供资助或其他资金来发展他们自己的业务。相反，本项目的资金将提供给那些提供技术援助服务的实体，旨在帮助企业家和小企业主建立启动或扩展业务的技能。有关资格信息，请参阅您感兴趣的项目的资金机会通知。奖项获奖者选定后，并且项目开始运营后，我们鼓励您与项目运营者联系，以了解更多关于提供的服务。与此同时，我们鼓励您访问我们的官方网站MBDA.gov，了解您所在地区正在服务的MBDA商业中心或其他MBDA技术援助项目。
How to Apply for an MBDA Grant
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) offers robust business services—including financial capital, business advisory services, one-on-one and group technical assistance, and networking support - supporting the growth and resiliency of women of color entrepreneurs in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia Region....
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Women’s Business Enterprise Council South to establish cutting-edge trainings, access to capital assistance, networking, and procurement opportunities especially for minority women-owned business enterprises....
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Capital Readiness Program
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