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Rural Microentrepreneur Program (RMAP) is a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service that funds Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to provide microloans for rural microenterprise startups and growth. The program creates a Rural Microloan Revolving Fund that MDOs use to deliver loans and technical assistance to small rural entrepreneurs. Grants range from $50,000 to $500,000.
Eligible applicants are domestic nonprofit entities, Indian Tribes, or public institutions of higher education. Applications are accepted quarterly, with deadlines on September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30.
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Opportunity Listing - Rural Microentrepreneur Program(RMAP) Rural Microentrepreneur Program(RMAP) 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 microloans for microenterprise startups and growth through a Rural Microloan Revolving Fund. Eligible applicants are domestic organizations that are non-profit entities, Indian Tribes (25 U.S.C. 5304(e)) or public institutions of higher education.
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26_final. pdf FY2026 RMAP Loan Notice for Applicants Feb 26, 2026 02:54 PM UTC Link to additional information 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 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, or public institutions of higher education. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Rural Microentrepreneur Program (RMAP) is funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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