Opportunity Information: Apply for RDBCP 10 RMAP
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- The Business and Cooperative Programs in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.870 Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 24, 2010 and posted on Jun 4, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2011 RMAP applications are accepted on a rolling basis.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $8,900,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $130,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 35 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Non profit entities, Indian tribes, and public institutions of higher education that, for the benefit of rural microentrepreneurs and microenterprises, provides training and technical assistance, makes microloans or facilitates access to capital or another related service, and/or has demonstrated record of delivering, or an effective plan to develop a program to deliver such services.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP) is a federal grant and loan opportunity designed to strengthen rural microbusinesses by supporting the organizations that serve them. The program is run through USDA Rural Development, Business and Cooperative Programs, and its core purpose is to help rural microentrepreneurs and microenterprises get the financing, training, and hands-on business support they need to start up, stabilize, or grow. Rather than funding individual business owners directly, RMAP primarily works by funding Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) that then provide microloans and technical assistance to eligible rural clients.
Under this opportunity, selected MDOs can receive direct loans, and they can also receive technical assistance (TA) grants connected to those loans. If an MDO receives a direct loan under RMAP, it becomes automatically eligible for a TA grant intended to support the training and technical assistance that the MDO will deliver to microentrepreneurs who have received or are seeking an RMAP-supported microloan. A key limitation is that this TA grant amount cannot exceed 25 percent of the corresponding RMAP loan made to the MDO. In addition to these linked TA grants, the program also offers a separate path called "TA only" grants. These are awarded competitively to eligible MDOs that want to focus strictly on business-based training and technical assistance for prospective borrowers, without applying for or receiving a direct RMAP loan. In practice, that means organizations can participate either as lenders plus trainers (loan plus TA) or as trainers only (TA only), depending on their mission and capacity.
The opportunity was posted June 4, 2010 (Funding Opportunity Number RDBCP 10 RMAP) and is categorized as a mandatory grant funding opportunity. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with the listed current closing date of September 30, 2011. The total estimated funding for the program is about $8.9 million, with an anticipated 35 awards. Individual award amounts have an indicated ceiling of $130,000 and a floor of $0, reflecting that award sizes can vary widely depending on the applicant, the proposed work, and program decisions. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should be prepared to contribute eligible non-federal resources consistent with program rules.
Eligibility is aimed at organizations with a proven ability (or a credible plan) to deliver microenterprise services in rural areas. Eligible applicants include nonprofit entities, Indian tribes, and public institutions of higher education that serve rural microentrepreneurs and microenterprises by providing training and technical assistance, making microloans or helping clients access capital, and/or offering closely related services. The announcement emphasizes demonstrated experience delivering these services or an effective plan to build a program that can do so.
For official details, the announcement points applicants to the Federal Register notice. For help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Lori Washington, Loan Specialist (National Office Representative), at 202-720-9815.
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP)?
RMAP is a federal grant and loan opportunity designed to strengthen rural microbusinesses by supporting the organizations that serve them. It is run through USDA Rural Development, Business and Cooperative Programs, and is intended to help rural microentrepreneurs and microenterprises access financing, training, and hands-on business support to start up, stabilize, or grow.
Who is the program intended to help?
The program is designed to benefit rural microentrepreneurs and microenterprises, but it does so indirectly by funding eligible organizations that provide services to those rural clients.
Does RMAP provide funding directly to individual business owners?
No. RMAP primarily funds Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs). Those organizations then provide microloans and technical assistance to eligible rural clients.
Which federal agency runs RMAP?
RMAP is administered by USDA Rural Development under the Business and Cooperative Programs area.
What types of funding are available under this opportunity?
The opportunity includes direct loans to selected MDOs and technical assistance (TA) grants. TA support can be provided in two ways: (1) a TA grant connected to an RMAP loan, and (2) competitively awarded "TA only" grants.
What is a Microenterprise Development Organization (MDO) in the context of RMAP?
An MDO is an organization that serves rural microentrepreneurs and microenterprises by providing business-based training and technical assistance, making microloans or helping clients access capital, and/or offering closely related services. Under RMAP, MDOs are the primary applicants and recipients of program funding.
How do the RMAP direct loans work for MDOs?
Selected MDOs can receive direct loans under RMAP. These funds are tied to the MDOs role in delivering microloans and related support for eligible rural microentrepreneurs and microenterprises.
What is the TA grant that is connected to an RMAP loan?
If an MDO receives a direct loan under RMAP, it becomes automatically eligible for a technical assistance (TA) grant. This TA grant is intended to support the training and technical assistance the MDO will deliver to microentrepreneurs who have received or are seeking an RMAP-supported microloan.
Is there a limit on the amount of a loan-linked TA grant?
Yes. The TA grant amount linked to an RMAP loan cannot exceed 25 percent of the corresponding RMAP loan made to the MDO.
What are "TA only" grants?
"TA only" grants are awarded competitively to eligible MDOs that want to focus strictly on business-based training and technical assistance for prospective borrowers, without applying for or receiving a direct RMAP loan.
Can an organization participate without taking an RMAP loan?
Yes. An eligible MDO can apply for a "TA only" grant if it wants to provide training and technical assistance without receiving a direct RMAP loan.
What is the difference between "loan plus TA" and "TA only" participation?
Under "loan plus TA," an MDO receives a direct RMAP loan and is then automatically eligible for a linked TA grant (subject to the 25 percent cap). Under "TA only," an MDO competes for a grant focused solely on training and technical assistance and does not apply for or receive a direct RMAP loan.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 4, 2010.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RDBCP 10 RMAP.
How is this funding opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as a mandatory grant funding opportunity.
Are applications accepted on a rolling basis?
Yes. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with a listed current closing date of September 30, 2011.
What is the current closing date listed in the opportunity?
The listed current closing date is September 30, 2011.
How much total funding is estimated for the program?
The total estimated funding is about $8.9 million.
How many awards are anticipated?
The program anticipates about 35 awards.
What are the minimum and maximum individual award amounts listed?
The indicated ceiling (maximum) for an individual award is $130,000. The indicated floor (minimum) is $0, reflecting that award sizes may vary widely depending on the applicant, the proposed work, and program decisions.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should be prepared to contribute eligible non-federal resources consistent with program rules.
Who is eligible to apply for RMAP funding?
Eligibility is aimed at organizations with a proven ability (or a credible plan) to deliver microenterprise services in rural areas. Eligible applicants include nonprofit entities, Indian tribes, and public institutions of higher education that serve rural microentrepreneurs and microenterprises.
What kinds of services should eligible applicants be able to provide?
Eligible applicants are expected to serve rural microentrepreneurs and microenterprises through activities such as providing training and technical assistance, making microloans or helping clients access capital, and/or offering closely related services. The announcement emphasizes demonstrated experience delivering these services or an effective plan to build a program that can do so.
Where can applicants find the official details for the opportunity?
The announcement directs applicants to the Federal Register notice for official details.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Lori Washington, Loan Specialist (National Office Representative). The phone number provided is 202-720-9815.
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