# MBDA Specialty Center Program (11.802)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/11-802-mbda-specialty-center-program/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

MBDA Specialty Center Program is run by Department of Commerce. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $49.3 million in 50 grants, about $985,563 per award.

## Objectives

These awards will be used to identify, screen, promote, and refer minority business enterprises (MBEs) to specialized advanced manufacturing programs (e.g., the NIST Manufacturing Extension Program (MEP)), and to provide technical and business development services. The technical assistance and business development services will generate increased financing and contract opportunities for MBEs and will assist MBEs in creating and retaining jobs. The AMP awardees also will assess regulatory changes pertaining to manufacturing in domestic and global markets, economic impact, and need for minority manufacturers. AMP awardees will educate federal, state, local government, and private sector entities on ways to expand resources and to use minority manufacturers.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $10.8 million | 34 |
| 2022 | $9.7 million | 26 |
| 2023 | $23.5 million | 30 |
| 2024 | $5.3 million | 14 |
| 2025 | $0 | 0 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. | Maryland | $3.1 million |
| National Minority Supplier Development Council Inc | New York | $3.0 million |
| Labstart Innovations Inc | California | $3.0 million |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | Texas | $2.8 million |
| Vibrant Memphis Inc | Tennessee | $2.5 million |
| M. Gill & Associates, Inc | Florida | $2.5 million |
| Mountain Bizcapital Inc | North Carolina | $2.4 million |
| William Marsh Rice University | Texas | $2.1 million |
| Georgia Tech Research Corp | Georgia | $2.0 million |
| KDM & Associates LLC | District of Columbia | $2.0 million |
| Baltimore, City of | Maryland | $2.0 million |
| Finreglab | District of Columbia | $1.7 million |
| University of Connecticut Health Center | Connecticut | $1.6 million |
| University of Louisville | Kentucky | $1.6 million |
| Hybas International LLC | Texas | $1.6 million |
| The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development | Arizona | $1.6 million |
| National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders | Texas | $1.6 million |
| Salish Kootenai College, Inc. | Montana | $1.2 million |
| Miami Dade College | Florida | $1.2 million |
| California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce | California | $929,865 |