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2023 MBDA Capital Readiness Program deadline 2023

The current listed application deadline is March 9, 2023. Use this page to verify timing fast, then move into the full grant record for planning, comparison, and drafting.

Agency
Department of Commerce
Award range
$200,000 to $3,000,000
Total funding
$93,500,000
Funding instrument
Cooperative Agreement
CFDA / ALN
11.034
Cost share
Yes

Deadline Status

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Quick facts

Opportunity number
Not listed
Last updated
February 27, 2023
Expected awards
231

Deadline summary

MBDA seeks to make lasting changes for America’s entrepreneurs through this MBDA Capital Readiness Program (hereinafter referred to as this “Program”) by seeking applicants who will help close the gaps in entrepreneurial opportunities for socially and economically disadvantaged individual (SEDI) entrepreneurs and help unleash a new era of business growth, hiring, and wealth.The spirit of entrepreneurship, where every individual with the desire and drive to build a business coul...

Key dates

Posted
February 27, 2023
Deadline
March 9, 2023

Before you apply

Confirm the official submission path and any portal requirements.
Review the close date carefully and account for agency timezone handling.
Validate fit against the listed eligibility groups before investing drafting time.
This program expects about 231 awards, which can help frame competitiveness.

Eligibility snapshot

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Non-profit organizations&#8226Private sector entities (defined as entities that are not public sector entities). This includes

Non-profit organizations,• Private sector entities (defined as entities that are not public sector entities). This includes, for example, for-profit entities of any type, including sole-proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations, but does not include public sector entities, such as Federal, State, Local, or Tribal Governments, agencies, or any of their instrumentalities,• Institutions of higher education, and• A consortium of two or more of any of the above-mentioned eligible applicants. In a consortium application, there must be a designated lead applicant; the lead applicant would enter into the award agreement with MBDA and assume primary operational and financial responsibility for completing the project should an award be made.