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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.

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The Capital Readiness Program (CRP) was a $125 million one-time investment funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, awarded to 43 incubators and accelerators across the US. CRP grantees deliver three service tracks to minority and underserved entrepreneurs: Capacity Building (technical assistance curricula), Access to Capital (SSBCI pathways, investor introductions, crowdfunding), and Access t…

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No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: One-off.

Last verified: 1 Jun 2026Source: mbda.gov