Solicitation for Competitive Applications

The Minority Business Development Agency is soliciting operators for its Minority Business Enterprise Center (MBEC) Program in Houston, Texas and New Orleans, Louisiana.  A general notice was published in the Federal Register (pdf file) on Thursday, April 23, 2009.  In addition, a notice was published online at www.Grants.gov.  

Applicants interested in competing for this solicitation are strongly encouraged to apply electronically through www.Grants.gov. A complete Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) announcement can be found as an attachment in www.Grants.gov and under this announcement by selecting the link below.
 

The deadline to apply under this competition is Thursday, June 4, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. E.D.T. Successful submission of an application is defined as MBDA having received the full package by the deadline. 

A Pre-Application Conference was conducted on Thursday, May 7, at 9:00 a.m. C.D.T. This session was recorded and is accessible through 5:00 p.m. on June 4, 2009 E.D.T. by calling 1-402-280-1660.

The following files are provided for your information:

Ø      Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) Announcement

Ø      Copy of Agenda for the Pre-Application Conference

Ø      Copy of Presentation for the Pre-Application Conference

Ø      Unofficial Panel Review Form

Ø      Sample Application

MBDA Office of Business Development