MBDA Capital Readiness Program

Department Of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency

The Minority Business Development Agencyโ€™s (MBDA) Capital Readiness Program (Program) was designed to help close the entrepreneurship gap between socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI) and non-SEDI. This program funded qualified organizations that had the expertise to provide technical assistance for entrepreneurs starting or scaling their businesses who was seeking various forms of capital.

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Helps socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs get support to start or grow their businesses. Provides funding to organizations that assist these entrepreneurs in finding capital.

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Deadline
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Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Business Financing & Capital
Organization
Department Of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency

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What Is This Program?

The Minority Business Development Agencyโ€™s (MBDA) Capital Readiness Program (Program) was designed to help close the entrepreneurship gap between socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI) and non-SEDI. This program funds qualified organizations that have the expertise to provide technical assistance for entrepreneurs starting or scaling their businesses who are seeking various forms of capital. This program is no longer making new awards, but existing projects are still active.

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