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MBDA Grant for Evidence-Based Entrepreneurship Curriculum Development at Higher Education Institutions

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is seeking applications from institutions of higher education for the Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship Education Program. - Government Buyer: - Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), U.S. Department of Commerce - OEMs and Vendors: - MBDA is the only organization mentioned; no commercial OEMs or vendors are specified - Products/Services Requested: - Development and implementation of evidence-based entrepreneurship curricula and programming - Focus areas include business management, financial management, market analysis, technology transfer, and commercialization - Services to be delivered to entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs, including enrolled students - Approximately 7-10 grants to be awarded, each ranging from $1.5 million to $2 million - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be institutions of higher education as defined by the Higher Education Act of 1965 - 20% cost share or matching requirement for applicants - Two-year period of performance - Emphasis on evidence-based curricula and alignment with MBDA priority areas

Description

This solicitation is for the Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship Education Program, which aims to fund grants for activities designed to develop and implement evidence-based entrepreneurship curricula. The program focuses on training entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs in practical skills necessary for successful entrepreneurship, including business management, financial management, market analysis, and technology adoption. Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, and the program requires a 20% cost share of the federal funding. Approximately $14,500,000 is available for 7-10 awards.

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