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Closed on Jun 5, 2026

MICRO-2026-1

Small Business Administration · Opportunity number SB-OCAML-26-001

View the official notice on Grants.gov

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 6, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Jun 5, 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 numberSB-OCAML-26-001
AgencySmall Business Administration
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)59.046
PostedJun 4, 2026
DeadlineJun 5, 2026
Award ceiling$3,000,000
Expected number of awards138
Cost sharing or matching requiredYes
Funding typeGrant
CategoryBusiness and commerce
Last updated hereJun 6, 2026

Summary from the notice

To assist all entrepreneurs business owners and other individuals possessing the capability to operate successful business concerns and to assist small business concerns in those areas suffering from a lack of credit due to economic downturns Under the Program the Small Business Administration SBA will make loans or provide guaranties to private non profit and quasi governmental organizations intermediary lenders that will use the loan funds to make short term fixed interest rate microloans in amounts up to 50000 dollars to start up newly established and growing small business concerns These microloans are to be used exclusively for working capital inventory supplies furniture fixtures machinery and or equipment In addition the SBA will make grants to participating intermediary lenders to provide marketing management and technical assistance to prospective borrowers and borrowers receiving microloans Under the Program SBA will also provide training for intermediary lenders participating in the Program

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)

Who should take a closer look

  • Nonprofits

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • 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.

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.

Past awards for this program

Totals for assistance listing 59.046 from public USASpending.gov data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.

YearListingAwardsTotalAverage
2025 59.046 24 $18,489,800 $770,408
2024 59.046 1 $1,591,065 $1,591,065

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