Resource Details
Economic Development, Start-Up & Entrepreneur, Workforce
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program
This program provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to 1) help microenterprise startup and growth through a Rural Microloan Revolving Fund and 2) provide training and technical assistance to microloan borrowers and micro entrepreneurs. Ultimate recipients can receive loans up to $50,000 with a fixed interest rate, limited to 75% of projects cost.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis!
Eligibility
Eligible applicants (and MDOs) are nonprofits, Federally recognized Tribes, and institutions of higher education. Businesses are not eligible to apply. MDOs must demonstrate experience in managing a Revolving Loan Fund, education/training in microenterprise development, or participation as an intermediary lender.
Eligible expenses and activities include working capital, debt refinancing, purchasing equipment and supplies, and improving real estate.
The funds must help eligible rural areas. Borrowers can be located anywhere so long as their project service are is within an eligible rural area. Lenders may be located anywhere.
Top Benefits
- Ultimate recipients can receive loans up to $50,000 with a fixed interest rate
- Borrowers may be located anywhere so long as their project service is within an eligible rural area
- Lenders may be located anywhere
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management.
Contact
(715) 345-7635
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Wisconsin Cooperative Development Grant
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is offering grants to support the development of new and existing cooperatives in Wisconsin, with a goal of fostering the success of current and future cooperatives by supporting planning and exploratory research in advance of making a large investment.