Grant opportunity
MICRO-2026-1
To assist all entrepreneurs business owners and other individuals possessing the capability to operate successful business concerns and to assist small business concerns in those areas suffering from a lack of credit due to economic downturns Under the Program the Small Business Administration SBA will make loans or provide guaranties to private non profit and quasi governmental organizations intermediary lenders that will use the loan funds to make short.
- Funder
- Small Business Administration
- Closes 2026-06-05
- Closes 2026-06-05: Jun 5, 2026
- Award
- up to USD 3,000,000; floor 0; 138 expected awards
- Applicant
- Organizations and Institutions
- Discipline
- Education and Higher Education
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Jun 4, 2026
Call summary
Overview
To assist all entrepreneurs business owners and other individuals possessing the capability to operate successful business concerns and to assist small business concerns in those areas suffering from a lack of credit due to economic downturns Under the Program the Small Business Administration SBA will make loans or provide guaranties to private non profit and quasi governmental organizations intermediary lenders that will use the loan funds to make short term fixed interest rate microloans in amounts up to 50000 dollars to start up newly established and growing small business concerns These microloans are to be used exclusively for working capital inventory supplies furniture fixtures machinery and or equipment In addition the SBA will make grants to participating intermediary lenders to provide marketing management and technical assistance to prospective borrowers and borrowers receiving microloans Under the Program SBA will also provide training for intermediary lenders participating in the Program
Who can apply
See official call for eligible applicant categories and restrictions.
What it supports
- Education and Higher Education
- United States
- Official opportunity number: SB-OCAML-26-001.
Funding and duration
- up to USD 3,000,000; floor 0; 138 expected awards
Closes 2026-06-05
Closes 2026-06-05: Jun 5, 2026
How to apply
Use the official Grants.gov listing for application package, forms, attachments, and agency-specific instructions. Submit by 2026-06-05 unless the agency updates the official listing.
Call details
Source-based overview
To assist all entrepreneurs business owners and other individuals possessing the capability to operate successful business concerns and to assist small business concerns in those areas suffering from a lack of credit due to economic downturns Under the Program the Small Business Administration SBA will make loans or provide guaranties to private non profit and quasi governmental organizations intermediary lenders that will use the loan funds to make short term fixed interest rate microloans in amounts up to 50000 dollars to start up newly established and growing small business concerns These microloans are to be used exclusively for working capital inventory supplies furniture fixtures machinery and or equipment In addition the SBA will make grants to participating intermediary lenders to provide marketing management and technical assistance to prospective borrowers and borrowers receiving microloans Under the Program SBA will also provide training for intermediary lenders participating in the Program Eligibility: See official call for eligible applicant categories and restrictions. Opportunity number: SB-OCAML-26-001. Closing date: 2026-06-05. Funding: up to USD 3,000,000; floor 0; 138 expected awards.
Eligibility
See official call for eligible applicant categories and restrictions.
Funding and benefits
up to USD 3,000,000; floor 0; 138 expected awards
Themes and supported activities
Education and Higher Education
United States
Official opportunity number: SB-OCAML-26-001.
Deadline and timeline
Closes 2026-06-05: Closes 2026-06-05: Jun 5, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official Grants.gov listing for application package, forms, attachments, and agency-specific instructions. Submit by 2026-06-05 unless the agency updates the official listing.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.