This Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO or Announcement) announces the anticipated availability of funding for the MBDA Business Consulting Project (â₏œProjectâ₏), and solicits competitive applications for operators in one (1) area. The Project is a pilot established to provide technical assistance and business development services without the use of a traditional brick and mortar office to deliver services. However, services will be rendered in a business environment that is conducive to delivering business development consulting services. The technical assistance and business development services for this Project are provided through a federal financial assistance award (e.g., grants, cooperative agreements) to generate increased financing and contract opportunities for minority business enterprises (MBEs). In addition, the services provided will assist MBEs in creating and retaining jobs.