The USDA Rural Development is offering the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP) to support the growth and success of rural Microentrepreneurs and Microenterprises. This program provides direct loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs). Through these MDOs, the grant funds are utilized to deliver essential technical assistance and entrepreneurship training to individuals and businesses in rural areas. The primary purpose of this grant is to foster economic development in rural communities by strengthening small-scale businesses and empowering local entrepreneurs.
Opportunity ID: 334833
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RD-RBS-21-01-RMAP |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Business and Commerce Community Development Employment, Labor and Training Energy Environment Food and Nutrition Opportunity Zone Benefits Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.870 — Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants must provide training and technical assistance, make microloans, facilitate access to capital, or have an effective plan or program to deliver such services. The applicant must meet the eligibility requirements in 7 CFR 4280.310 and must not be delinquent on any Federal debt or otherwise disqualified from participation in this program to be eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rural Utilities Service |
| Description: |
The purpose of RMAP is to support the development and ongoing success of rural Microentrepreneurs and Microenterprises, each as defined in 7 CFR 4280.302. The regulation can be accessed online at https://www.ecfr.gov. To accomplish this purpose, RMAP provides direct loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDO). Grant funds are used by the MDO to provide technical assistance and entrepreneurship training to rural individuals and businesses. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Homepage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shamika Johnson
Email:shamika.johnson@ usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 334833 Full Announcement-Supplemental Information -> RMAP FY22 FR 7-30-21.pdf
Folder 334833 Full Announcement-Supplemental Information -> RMAP_App_Checklist_Scoring Tool.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Shamika Johnson Email: shamika.johnson@ usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.870 | PKG00268514 | Aug 10, 2021 | Jun 30, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
334833 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
334833 SF424A-1.0.pdf
334833 SF424B-1.1.pdf
334833 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
334833 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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