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Open - Rolling Basisgovernment-benefits

Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program

domainUSDA Rural DevelopmentverifiedVerified · Sep 20
Funding / Offer
MDO grants up to $100,000 annually; intermediary microloans $50,000–$500,000
scheduleDurationDeadline: FY2025/FY2026 quarterly dates include 30 September 2025, 31 December 2025, 31 March 2026 and 30 June 2026
pie_chartEquity1-7 days
eventStatusOpen - Rolling Basis
schedule
Duration
Deadline: FY2025/FY2026 quarterly dates include 30 September 2025, 31 December 2025, 31 March 2026 and 30 June 2026
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Equity
1-7 days
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Funding
medium
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Selectivity
Competitive

infoAbout this program

USDA programme supporting rural microenterprise-development organizations with technical-assistance grants and revolving microloan capital.

inventory_2What's Included

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Value

MDO grants up to $100,000 annually; intermediary microloans $50,000–$500,000

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Equity

0%

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Provider

USDA Rural Development

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Type

government-benefits

checklistEligibility

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  • check_circleFounders and startups eligible in US

directions_runHow to Apply

2 steps
  1. 1

    Review Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program country rules and eligibility.

  2. 2

    Apply at https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/rural-microentrepreneur-assistance-program.

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tagTags & categories

#Government benefits#Startups