Rural Microentrepreneur Program(RMAP)
Posted: Feb 26, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Closes: 06/30/2026
Funding Information
Estimated Total Funding
$4,600,000
Award Ceiling
$500,000
Award Floor
$50,000
Expected Number of Awards
20
Cost sharing or matching is required for this grant.
Description
Provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to provide microloans for microenterprise startups and growth through a Rural Microloan Revolving Fund.
Synopsis
Provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to provide microloans for microenterprise startups and growth through a Rural Microloan Revolving Fund.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
Eligible applicants are domestic organizations that are non-profit entities, Indian Tribes (25 U.S.C.
5304(e)) or public institutions of higher education.
5304(e)) or public institutions of higher education.
Funding Activity Categories
CFDA Numbers
- 10.870 - Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program
Contact Information
Agency: Arti Kshirsagar
Business Loan and Grant Analyst
Contact: Arti Kshirsagar
Business Loan and Grant Analyst
Email: Shamika.Johnson@usda.gov
Phone: 2027208684
Shamika Johnson
Shamika.Johnson@usda.gov
Shamika.Johnson@usda.gov
Additional Information
Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 1
Last Updated: Feb 26, 2026 09:49:18 AM EST
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