MBDA-OBC-2026-00002: Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship Education Program
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 DOC NOAA - ERA Production notices from 2026.
DOC NOAA - ERA Production offered grants to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on June 29, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 29, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | May 29, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 29, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 29, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Under the MBDA Act (15 U.S.C. § 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)). 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 train and educate entrepreneurs in subjects directly related to successful entrepreneurship through the development and implementation of evidence-based curricula. This curriculum 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 in this program will be available to any enrolled students at the grantee institution who are either entrepreneurs or aspiring entrepreneurs.
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-2026-00002 still open?
No. It closed on June 29, 2026.
Who can apply for Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship Education Program?
DOC NOAA - ERA Production accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship Education Program?
Closed June 29, 2026. 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.