RD-RBCS-26-RMAP-LOAN: Rural Microentrepreneur Program(RMAP)
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 Rural Business-Cooperative Service notices from 2026.
Rural Business-Cooperative Service offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $50,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $4.6 million in total. Applications closed on June 30, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 26, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Award floor$50,000
- Total funding$4.6 million
- Expected awards20
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeOther
Key dates
| Posted | February 26, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 30, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 30, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible applicants are domestic organizations that are non-profit entities, Indian Tribes (25 U.S.C. 5304(e)) or public institutions of higher education.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program awards averaged $49,915; this notice allows up to $500,000 per award.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
Provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to provide microloans for microenterprise startups and growth through a Rural Microloan Revolving Fund.
Who has won Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (10.870) awarded $16.2 million across 325 grant awards, an average of $49,915 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation | Kentucky | 5 | $1.4 million |
| Northern Maine Development Commission, Inc. | Maine | 5 | $1.0 million |
| Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc. | Maryland | 4 | $561,488 |
| Center for Rural Affairs Community Capital | Nebraska | 5 | $489,722 |
| Nebraska Enterprise Fund | Nebraska | 5 | $456,319 |
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 RD-RBCS-26-RMAP-LOAN still open?
No. It closed on June 30, 2026.
Who can apply for Rural Microentrepreneur Program(RMAP)?
Rural Business-Cooperative Service accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Rural Microentrepreneur Program(RMAP)?
Closed June 30, 2026. 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 $500,000 each. About $4.6 million in total across about 20 awards.
Who has won Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation, Northern Maine Development Commission, Inc., Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc. The program made 325 awards worth $16.2 million in that time.