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Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program

Department Of Agriculture, Rural Business Cooperative Service

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Provide rural microentrepreneurs with the skills necessary to establish new rural microenterprises and to provide continuing technical and financial assistance related to the successful operation of rural microenterprises. (1) Make direct loans to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDO), which may be a non-profit entity, Indian Tribe or public institution of higher education for the purpose of capitalizing microloan revolving funds to provide fixed interest rate business loans of the les

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Helps rural small business owners get loans up to $50,000 and training for their business needs. Organizations can also receive grants for additional support services.

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Funding
$8,443,414 - $9,506,974
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Business Financing & Capital
Organization
Department Of Agriculture, Rural Business Cooperative Service

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What Is This Program?

Loans to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDO's) for the purpose of capitalizing microloan revolving funds to provide fixed interest rate business loans of $50,000 or less to microentrepreneurs as defined for startup and growing rural microenterprises. The maximum loan amount an MDO may borrower under this program will not exceed $500,000. Grants will be used to provide training, operational support, business planning, market development assistance, other related services to rural microentrepreneurs, and to fund other such appropriate projects and activities. Any MDO that receives a loan under this program is eligible for a grant to assist microentrepreneurs who have received or are seeking a microloan from an MDO. These grants are known as technical assistance (TA) grants and may be used by an MDO to provide marketing, management, and other technical assistance to microentrepreneurs. TA grants will provide assistance specifically tailored to the needs of one or more microentrepreneurs. TA grants will be not more than the lesser of 25 percent of the total outstanding balance of microloans or $100,000.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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This program provides loans ($50,000 to $500,000) and grants (up to $100,000 annually) to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs). The loans are used to establish a Rural Microloan Revolving Fund, and grants support training and technical assistance for rural micro-entrepreneurs. MDOs then provide microloans (up to $50,000) to ultimate recipients for qualified business activities such as working capital, debt refinancing, purchasing equipment/supplies, and improving real estate.

Who Is Eligible?

Business Size: small

Industries: general business

Region: rural areas (outside a city or town with a population of fewer than 50,000 residents)

Other Criteria: Nonprofit organizations, federally-recognized tribes, or institutions of higher education (for Microenterprise Development Organizations), Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) must demonstrate experience in managing a Revolving Loan Fund, or certify relevant education/training, or be actively participating in the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Microloan Program or similar loan programs, At least 15% matching funds required for grants (from MDOs), Ultimate microenterprise recipients must have 10 or fewer full-time employees, Ultimate microenterprise project service area must be located in an eligible rural area (borrower's headquarters may be in a larger city if project is rural)

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How Do I Apply?

Shamika.Johnson@usda.gov
202-720-1400

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

This program is available to small businesses in general business industries located in rural areas (outside a city or town with a population of fewer than 50,000 residents).

This program offers funding up to $9,506,974 (minimum $8,443,414).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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