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Find similar grantsRural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP) is sponsored by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS). The Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP) provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to support the development and growth of rural microenterprises.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants are Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs), which include domestic non-profit entities, Federally-recognized Tribes, or public institutions of higher education. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows grants up to $100,000 annually (technical assistance); Loans of $50,000 to $500,000 (revolving loan fund). Total aggregate debt capped at $2.5 million for loans. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP) are due June 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP) is funded by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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USDA opened a $27.7M Rural Business Development Grant NOFO on May 18 with two deadlines two weeks apart. The June 15 Strategic Economic and Community Development carve-out and the June 30 main pool fund different applicants under different scoring — and most rural cooperatives apply to the wrong one.
Read articleUSDA's FY2026 Rural Business Development Grant NOFO funds technical assistance and small-business support in rural communities under 50,000 residents — but the two-deadline structure (June 15 for Strategic Economic and Community Development applications, June 30 for everyone else), the enterprise vs. opportunity split, and the pass-through grantee model are what shape competitive proposals.
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