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Find similar grantsRural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program is sponsored by United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development. Provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to support microloans for rural microenterprise startups and growth, along with training and technical assistance.
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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: May 13, 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 : Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit Microenterprise Development Organizations serving rural areas in Indiana and other states. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 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 United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Indiana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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