# MBDA Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/mbda-obc-2025-1002157-mbda-parren-j-mitchell-entrepreneurship/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358218

> Minority Business Development Agency offered grants to colleges and universities. Applications closed on February 3, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | MBDA-OBC-2025-1002157 |
| Agency | Minority Business Development Agency |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 3, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 11.802 |

## Who can apply

- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Under the MBDA Act (15 USC 9543(b)(1)), eligible applicants are limited to institutions of higher education described in any of paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)). Therefore, eligible applicants are limited to: a Historically Black College or University (see definition of “part B institution” in 20 U.S.C. 1061(2)); a Hispanic-serving institution (as defined in 20 U.S.C. 1101a); a Tribal College or University (as defined in 20 U.S.C 1059c); an Alaska Native-serving institution or a Native Hawaiian-serving institution (as defined in 20 U.S.C.1059d(b)); a Predominantly Black Institution (as defined in 20 U.S.C. 1067q(c)); an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution (as defined in 20 U.S.C. 1067q(c)); or a Native American-serving nontribal institution (as defined in 20 U.S.C. 1067q(c)).See Section III.A, below. Requests from individuals will not be considered for funding.

## What the grant funds

The Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship Education program was created to enhance the capacity of eligible entities (as defined by 15 U.S.C. 9551) to train and educate entrepreneurs in subjects directly related to successful entrepreneurship through the development and implementation of evidence-based curricula. This curricula must be practical and targeted to building the skills necessary to yield real results for entrepreneurs in a defined period of time. Further, classes or modules under this Program must be broadly available to the community and cannot be limited to traditionally-enrolled students.

## Questions people ask

### Is MBDA-OBC-2025-1002157 still open?

No. It closed on February 3, 2025.

### Who can apply for MBDA Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship?

Minority Business Development Agency accepted applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for MBDA Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship?

Closed February 3, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### Who has won MBDA Specialty Center Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc., National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc, Labstart Innovations Inc. The program made 50 awards worth $49.3 million in that time.