SB-OCAML-26-001: MICRO-2026-1
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 2026.
Small Business Administration offered grants of up to $3.0 million to nonprofits. It expected to make about 138 awards. Applications closed on June 5, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 4, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$3.0 million
- Expected awards138
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | June 4, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 5, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 5, 2026 |
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 $3.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (99% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
To assist all entrepreneurs business owners and other individuals possessing the capability to operate successful business concerns and to assist small business concerns in those areas suffering from a lack of credit due to economic downturns Under the Program the Small Business Administration SBA will make loans or provide guaranties to private non profit and quasi governmental organizations intermediary lenders that will use the loan funds to make short term fixed interest rate microloans in amounts up to 50000 dollars to start up newly established and growing small business concerns These microloans are to be used exclusively for working capital inventory supplies furniture fixtures machinery and or equipment In addition the SBA will make grants to participating intermediary lenders to provide marketing management and technical assistance to prospective borrowers and borrowers receiving microloans Under the Program SBA will also provide training for intermediary lenders participating in the Program
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 SB-OCAML-26-001 still open?
No. It closed on June 5, 2026.
Who can apply for MICRO-2026-1?
Small Business Administration accepted applications from nonprofits.
What is the deadline for MICRO-2026-1?
Closed June 5, 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 $3.0 million each.
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.