The Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship Education program was created to train and educate entrepreneurs in subjects directly related to successful entrepreneurship through the development and implementation of evidence-based curricula. This curriculum must be practical and targeted to building the skills necessary to yield real results for entrepreneurs in a defined period of time. Further, classes or modules in this program will be available to any enrolled students at the grantee institution who are either entrepreneurs or aspiring entrepreneurs.
Closed on Jun 29, 2026
Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship Education Program
DOC NOAA - ERA Production · Opportunity number MBDA-OBC-2026-00002
Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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This opportunity is closed as of Jun 29, 2026.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | MBDA-OBC-2026-00002 |
|---|---|
| Agency | DOC NOAA - ERA Production Department of Commerce |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 11.802 |
| Posted | May 29, 2026 |
| Deadline | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Science technology and other research and development |
| Last updated here | Jun 28, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
Under the MBDA Act (15 U.S.C. § 9543(b)(1)), 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)). Requests from individuals will not be considered for funding.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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