Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program

Rural Business-Cooperative Service · USDA

CFDA Numbers

10.870

Award Ceiling

$100K

Award Floor

—

Expected Awards

Close Date

Jun 30, 2026

Section I

How to Apply

Apply Online ↗

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Program Contact

Shamika Johnson <br/>Shamika.Johnson@usda.gov
Shamika.Johnson@usda.gov

Cost Sharing Matching funds required.

Section II

Eligibility

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

Section III

Description

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

Section IV

Key Dates

Posted: Feb 26, 2026
Closes: Jun 30, 2026
Archive: Jul 30, 2026