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US Minority Business Development Agency

Supports minority-owned businesses with advisory services, capital access, contracts, and market expansion programs.

United Stateswww.mbda.gov
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Programs4
Active grants0
Total grants2
About

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is a U.S. federal agency inside the Department of Commerce and the only federal body charged specifically with promoting the growth and global competitiveness of minority-owned businesses. Its mandate is to unlock capital, contracts, and markets for Minority Business Enterprises, and it is currently operating under a federal court injunction after th…

Programs & grants under this funder
MBDA Business Center Program

Funds technical assistance delivery to minority-owned businesses across the United States through cooperative support centres.

1 grant
MBDA Business Center Program
Discontinued
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MBDA Capital Readiness Program (CRP)

Funds programs helping incubators and accelerators in the United States make minority founders ready for investment.

MBDA Rural Business Center Program

Funds technical support networks in the United States that help rural minority-owned businesses expand capability.

MBDA Specialty Center Program

Funds specialist support centres in the United States for underserved minority enterprises in multiple growth domains.

1 grant
MBDA Specialty Center Program
Discontinued
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Parent entityU.S. Department of Commerce
Last verified: 1 Jun 2026Source: www.mbda.gov