Provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to provide training and technical assistance to microloan borrowers and micro entrepreneurs.
Closed on Jun 30, 2026
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program
Rural Business-Cooperative Service · Opportunity number RD-RBCS-26-RMAP
Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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This opportunity is closed as of Jun 30, 2026.
It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.
Key facts
| Opportunity number | RD-RBCS-26-RMAP |
|---|---|
| Agency | Rural Business-Cooperative Service Department of Agriculture |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 10.870 |
| Posted | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Deadline | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $100,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 20 |
| Estimated total program funding | $3,200,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | Yes |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Business and commerce |
| Last updated here | Jun 28, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
Eligible applicants are domestic organizations that are non-profit entities, Indian Tribes (25 U.S.C. 5304(e)) or public institutions of higher education
Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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