Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship Education Program
This program offers practical, evidence-based entrepreneurship training to help students at the grantee institution build essential business skills and achieve real results.
Funder: DOC NOAA - ERA Production
Due Dates: June 29, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: ~$14.5 million total for 7–10 awards; each award anticipated at $1.5M–$2M over a two-year period
Summary: Supports higher education institutions in developing and delivering evidence-based entrepreneurship curricula to train aspiring and current entrepreneurs.
Key Information: 20% non-federal cost share required unless a waiver is approved; only specific Minority Serving Institutions are eligible.
Description
This grant opportunity supports the development and implementation of evidence-based entrepreneurship education curricula at eligible higher education institutions. The program aims to train and educate entrepreneurs—including enrolled students and aspiring business founders—by providing practical, targeted instruction that builds the skills necessary for entrepreneurial success. Funded projects must address at least one of two priority areas: leveraging regional assets (such as innovation clusters) or supporting technology development and commercialization. The program prioritizes outreach beyond currently enrolled students, requiring awardees to serve entrepreneurs within their designated geographic area, regardless of student status.
