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Find similar grantsPROGRAM FOR INVESTMENT IN MICROENTREPRENEURS (PRIME) FY 2026 is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration. This funding opportunity invites proposals from private, non-profit microenterprise development organizations; microenterprise development programs run by State/Local/Tribal Governments; or Indian tribes interested in providing assistance and guidance to disadvantaged microentrepreneurs and/or microenterprise development organizations.
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Program for Investors in Microentrepreneurs (PRIME) # Program for Investors in Microentrepreneurs (PRIME) A funding opportunity for organizations to provide assistance to disadvantaged microentrepreneurs ## About this document and download This grant will provide funding for private, nonprofit microenterprise development organizations; microenterprise development programs run by State/Local/Tribal Governments; or Indian tribes interested in providing assistance and guidance to disadvantaged microentrepreneurs and/or microenterprise development organizations.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. Religious Organizations are eligible with restrictions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $75,000 - $400,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for PROGRAM FOR INVESTMENT IN MICROENTREPRENEURS (PRIME) FY 2026 are due August 12, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
PROGRAM FOR INVESTMENT IN MICROENTREPRENEURS (PRIME) FY 2026 is funded by U.S. Small Business Administration. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Small Business Administration's Manufacturing in America Empower to Grow initiative funds up to ten technical-assistance organizations with $5M each to deliver hands-on training to small manufacturers in aerospace, shipbuilding, advanced manufacturing, and seven other priority sectors. Applications close June 15, 2026 — and the three-year continuous-operation requirement is the rule that ends most LOIs before they start.
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