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Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service. This program provides grants and loans to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to support the startup and growth of rural microenterprises.
Funds can be used for training, technical assistance, and microlending to rural microentrepreneurs, helping them access capital and business development resources in rural areas (outside a city or town with a population of fewer than 50,000 residents).
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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: Nonprofit organizations, Indian Tribes, and public institutions of higher education are eligible to be Microenterprise Development Organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $100,000 - $3,200,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program are due June 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program 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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