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Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program is sponsored by USDA Rural Development Florida State Office. This program provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) in Florida. These MDOs then use the funds to support the startup and growth of microenterprises through a Rural Microloan Revolving Fund and offer training and technical assistance to microloan borrowers and micro-entrepreneurs.
Funds for ultimate recipients can be used for working capital, debt refinancing, purchasing equipment and supplies, and improving real estate.
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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: Eligible applicants for the funding are Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) which include non-profit organizations, federally-recognized tribes, and institutions of higher education. Ultimate recipients (small businesses) must be located in eligible rural areas (outside a city or town with a population of fewer than 50,000 residents) and have 10 or fewer full-time employees. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows grants up to $100,000 annually for technical assistance; Loans of $50,000 to $500,000 for a Rural Microloan Revolving Fund. 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 USDA Rural Development Florida State Office. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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