PROGRAM FOR INVESTMENT IN MICROENTREPRENEURS (PRIME) FY 2026
This grant funds organizations that support disadvantaged microentrepreneurs through assistance and guidance, with applications open to nonprofits and government-run microenterprise programs.
Funder: Small Business Administration
Due Dates: August 6, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $75,000–$400,000 per award (12-month project period); approx. 27 awards expected; 50% match required (waivers possible)
Summary: Supports nonprofit and tribal organizations delivering technical assistance or capacity building to disadvantaged microentrepreneurs or microenterprise development organizations.
Description
This federal funding opportunity, administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA), invites proposals from eligible nonprofit and tribal organizations to provide training, technical assistance, or capacity building to disadvantaged microentrepreneurs or microenterprise development organizations (MDOs). The program aims to strengthen the microenterprise ecosystem and expand access to business support services for underserved and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs, including those in rural areas. Funding is available under two tracks: (1) direct technical assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs, and (2) capacity building for MDOs.
