Funder: Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Due Dates: September 30, 2025 (Q1) | December 31, 2025 (Q2) | March 31, 2026 (Q3) | June 30, 2026 (Q4) | August 1, 2026 (Technical Assistance Grant Request/Reporting)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per grant; up to $500,000 per loan; approx. $3.2M available for grants; $21M total program funds (includes loans and grants)
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and public institutions of higher education in providing loans, training, and technical assistance to rural microentrepreneurs and microenterprises.
Key Information: 15% match required; applications must be submitted to the appropriate RD State Office by the stated deadlines.