MBDA-OBC-2025-1002157: MBDA Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Minority Business Development Agency notices from 2025.
Minority Business Development Agency offered grants to colleges and universities. Applications closed on February 3, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 3, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | January 15, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 3, 2025 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 5, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (50% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won MBDA Specialty Center Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, MBDA Specialty Center Program (11.802) awarded $49.3 million across 50 grant awards, an average of $985,563 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. | Maryland | 2 | $3.1 million |
| National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc | New York | 1 | $3.0 million |
| Labstart Innovations Inc | California | 1 | $3.0 million |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | Texas | 2 | $2.8 million |
| Vibrant Memphis Inc | Tennessee | 1 | $2.5 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.