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"Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations to offer training and technical assistance to microloan borrowers and micro entrepreneurs in rural areas.
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Opportunity Listing - Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program Agency: Rural Business-Cooperative Service Assistance Listings: 10. 870 -- Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program Last Updated: February 26, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov Provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to provide training and technical assistance to microloan borrowers and micro entrepreneurs. Eligible applicants are domestic organizations that are non-profit entities, Indian Tribes (25 U.S.C. 5304(e)) or public institutions of higher education Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated FY26_RMAP_Grants.
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pdf FY2026 RMAP Notice for Applicants Feb 26, 2026 02:37 PM UTC Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity :
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit entities, Indian Tribes, and public institutions of higher education. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $100,000 - $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 30, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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