HBCUs Propelling Black Founders Toward Equitable Economic Futures: A Multi-Case Quasi-Experimental…

George Mason University, located in Virginia, awarded a contract to Custom EduEval LLC on August 27, 2026, with a cumulative value of $20,000.00. The contract covers the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, representing the first year of performance for a broader three-year project extending from April 1, 2026, through July 1, 2029.

Custom EduEval LLC will deliver research and evaluation services for the project "HBCUs Propelling Black Founders Toward Equitable Economic Futures: A Multi-Case Quasi-Experimental Mixed-Methods Design." The project is directed by Professor Thema Monroe-White and involves collaboration with Shelly Engleman using a quasi-experimental mixed-methods research design. Deliverables are to be provided to April Grayson. The contract represents the evaluation and research component supporting historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in advancing Black entrepreneurship and economic equity initiatives.