business_and_commerce · USDA-RBCS

Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program

Rural Business-Cooperative Service · RD-RBCS-26-RMAP

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $100K

Total Program Funding

$3.2M

Expected Awards

Deadline

June 30, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program. Rural Business-Cooperative Service . Provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to provide training and technical assistance to microloan borrowers and micro entrepreneurs. up to $100,000 per award; $3,200,000 total program funding; ~20 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Eligible applicants are domestic organizations that are non-profit entities, Indian Tribes (25 U
•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2026-06-30

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

Provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to provide training and technical assistance to microloan borrowers and micro entrepreneurs.

Attachments

PDF

FY2026 RMAP Notice for Applicants

FY26_RMAP_Grants.gov_2.4.26_final.pdf

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants are domestic organizations that are non-profit entities, Indian Tribes (25 U.S.C. 5304(e)) or public institutions of higher education

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $100K
Total Program Funding: $3.2M
Expected Number of Awards: 20
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: February 26, 2026

Application Deadline: June 30, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Q1 : 09/30/2025 Q2 : 12/31/2025 Q3 : 03/31/2026 Q4 : 06/30/2026

Agency Contact

Shamika Johnson Shamika.Johnson@usda.gov

Shamika.Johnson@usda.gov

Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov

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