Advanced Manufacturing Project

Post Date

May 4th 2016

Application Due Date

June 17th 2016

Funding Opportunity Number

MBDA-OBD-2016-2004580

CFDA Number(s)

11.802

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Business and Commerce
Environment
Natural Resources
Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Number of Awards

4

Eligibility Categories

Other

For-profit entities (including but not limited to sole-proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations), non-profit organizations, state and local government entities, Native American Tribes and educational institutions are eligible to apply to operate an AMP. Successful applicants will possess experience in assisting advanced manufacturing minority firms in obtaining large scale contracts/procurements and financing awards; accessing established supply chains; educating and assisting minority firms in joint ventures, teaming arrangements, mergers and acquisitions; minority business advocacy; policy analysis; and facilitating entry and large scale transactions in global markets. It is also anticipated that the mission of successful applicant organizations will align with both the mission of MBDA and the AMP objectives.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $5000000

• Award Range:

  $1 - $1250000

Grant Description

This Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO or Announcement) announces the anticipated availability of funding for the MBDA Advanced Manufacturing Project (ЯAMPН), and solicits competitive applications for four (4) AMP awards that must be located within any of the 50 U.S. States or Puerto Rico. The AMP awards will be used to identify, screen, promote, refer minority business enterprises (MBEs) to specialized advanced manufacturing programs (e.g., the NIST Manufacturing Extension Program (MEP), and to provide technical and business development services. The technical assistance and business development services will generate increased financing and contract opportunities for MBEs and will assist MBEs in creating and retaining jobs. The AMP will also assess regulatory changes pertaining to manufacturing in domestic and global markets, economic impact and need for minority manufacturers. AMP will educate federal, state, local government and private sector entities on ways to expand resources and to use minority manufacturers.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Commerce

• Office:

  None

• Agency Contact:

  Ms. Joann J. Hill, Chief
  MBDA Office of Business Development
  U.S. Department of Commerce
  1401 Constitution Ave., N.W. Room 5079
  Washington, DC 20230
  Tel: 202-482-1940
  Nakita Chambers
  MBDA Program Manager
  U.S. Department of Commerce
  1401 Constitut

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Work

• Agency Email Address:

  nchambers@mbda.gov