MBDA-OBC-2026-00003: MBDA Rural Business Center 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 sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
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. § 9551(2)), 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)). Consortia of institutions of higher education are also eligible so long as the designated lead Applicant that would enter into the award agreement with MBDA and assume primary operational and financial responsibility for completing the project should an award be made, is an eligible institute 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 (59% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The Rural Business Center Program will provide awards to support technical assistance, capacity building, and entrepreneurial development services to rural business enterprises at all stages, from ideation to maturity.
Who has won MBDA Business Center Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, MBDA Business Center Program (11.805) awarded $104 million across 122 grant awards, an average of $852,186 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Enterprise Center Community Development Corporation | Pennsylvania | 5 | $4.7 million |
| Asian Inc | California | 4 | $3.9 million |
| Business Outreach Center Network, Inc. | New York | 3 | $3.0 million |
| Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Inc | Arizona | 3 | $2.9 million |
| Mountain Plains Minority Supplier Development Council | Colorado | 3 | $2.9 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-2026-00003 still open?
No. It closed on June 29, 2026.
Who can apply for MBDA Rural Business Center 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 MBDA Rural Business Center 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 Business Center Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Enterprise Center Community Development Corporation, Asian Inc, Business Outreach Center Network, Inc. The program made 122 awards worth $104 million in that time.