MICRO-2023-01: Microloan Program - National Training Conference
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Small Business Administration notices from 2023.
Small Business Administration offered grants of up to $499,000 (at least $499,000) to nonprofits. It expected to make one award worth $499,000 in total. Applications closed on January 31, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 10, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$499,000
- Award floor$499,000
- Total funding$499,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB-OCAML-25-001 | October 8, 2024 | Closed November 8, 2024 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 3, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 31, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 2, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Microloan Program awards averaged $329,132; this notice allows up to $499,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (99% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity is to invite proposals for funding from experienced microlending organizations, national and regional nonprofit organizations that have demonstrated experience in providing training support for microenterprise development. Funding awarded under this announcement will be used to provide technical assistance for intermediaries participating in the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Microloan Program to ensure that such intermediaries have the knowledge, skills, and understanding of microlending practice necessary to operate successful SBA microloan programs.
Who has won Microloan Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Microloan Program (59.046) awarded $226 million across 686 grant awards, an average of $329,132 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economic and Community Development Institute, Inc. | Ohio | 5 | $10.6 million |
| Northeast Entrepreneur Fund, Inc. | Minnesota | 5 | $9.7 million |
| Justine Petersen Housing and Reinvestment Corporation | Missouri | 5 | $8.6 million |
| Nybdc Local Development Corp | New York | 5 | $7.2 million |
| Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs, Inc. | Georgia | 5 | $6.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is MICRO-2023-01 still open?
No. It closed on January 31, 2023.
Who can apply for Microloan Program - National Training Conference?
Small Business Administration accepted applications from nonprofits.
What is the deadline for Microloan Program - National Training Conference?
Closed January 31, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $499,000 each. About $499,000 in total for one award.
Who has won Microloan Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Economic and Community Development Institute, Inc., Northeast Entrepreneur Fund, Inc., Justine Petersen Housing and Reinvestment Corporation. The program made 686 awards worth $226 million in that time.