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MBDA Rural Business Center Program

Misty L Roosa Grantor

Looking for science & technology funding? Misty L Roosa Grantor is accepting applications for this award from eligible applicants, with applications due Jun 29, 2026.

View & apply on Grants.gov
Deadline
Jun 29, 2026
Posted
May 29, 2026
Opportunity number
MBDA-OBC-2026-00003
CFDA
11.805

Opportunity description

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 can apply

  • 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.

Agency contact

Misty L Roosa Grantor

Office of Business Centers

RBC@mbda.gov

Next steps to apply

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