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Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service. RMAP provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) that, in turn, offer microloans and technical assistance to rural microentrepreneurs. A microentrepreneur is defined as a rural sole proprietorship or business with fewer than ten employees.
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gov Maintenance Calendar View similar opportunities Rural Microentrepreneur Program(RMAP) Department of Agriculture Rural Business-Cooperative Service Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:RD-RBCS-26-RMAP-LOAN Funding Opportunity Title:Rural Microentrepreneur Program(RMAP) Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Other Category of Funding Activity:Business and Commerce Expected Number of Awards:20 Assistance Listings:10.
870 -- Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:Yes Last Updated Date:Feb 26, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications:Jun 30, 2026 Q1 : 09/30/2025 11:59pm EST Q2 : 12/31/2025 11:59pm EST Q3 : 03/31/2026 11:59pm EST Q4 : 06/30/2026 11:59pm EST Current Closing Date for Applications:Jun 30, 2026 Q1 : 09/30/2025 11:59pm EST Q2 : 12/31/2025 11:59pm EST Q3 : 03/31/2026 11:59pm EST Q4 : 06/30/2026 11:59pm EST Archive Date:Jul 30, 2026 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 4,600,000 Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:Eligible applicants are domestic organizations that are non-profit entities, Indian Tribes (25 U.S.C.
5304(e)) or public institutions of higher education. ## Additional Information Agency Name:Rural Business-Cooperative Service Description:Provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to provide microloans for microenterprise startups and growth through a Rural Microloan Revolving Fund.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Ultimate recipients (microentrepreneurs) must be sole proprietorships or businesses with 10 or fewer employees, located in a rural area, and unable to obtain funding from other sources. Eligible MDOs are non-profit entities, Native American Tribes, or public institutions of higher education. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows microloans up to $50,000 for ultimate recipients; grants for Microenterprise Development Organizations up to $205,000 annually. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP) is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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