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PROGRAM FOR INVESTMENT IN MICROENTREPRENEURS (PRIME) FY 2026
Minority-Owned · Small Business Administration · Nationwide
PRIME FY 2026 is a federal grant from the Small Business Administration that funds nonprofit organizations, CDFIs, and tribal programs to provide training and technical assistance to disadvantaged microentrepreneurs, with applications due August 12, 2026.
The Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs (PRIME) FY 2026 is a federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) through Grants.gov. It is not a direct grant to small business owners themselves; instead, it funds nonprofit organizations, government-affiliated microenterprise programs, and Indian tribes that provide training, technical assistance, and capacity-building support to disadvantaged microentrepreneurs and the organizations that serve them.
Eligible applicants include microenterprise development organizations or programs — such as nonprofit Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) — with a demonstrated record of serving disadvantaged entrepreneurs; intermediaries experienced in delivering technical assistance; community-accountable microenterprise programs working with state or local government or a tribe; and Indian tribes acting independently if no qualifying private organization exists in their jurisdiction. Religious organizations may also apply, subject to restrictions on using federal funds for explicitly religious activities and a prohibition on discrimination based on religion.
Applicants may apply individually or as part of a Collaborative, though every member of a Collaborative must independently satisfy PRIME's eligibility requirements.
For a small business owner, this program matters indirectly: it funds the intermediary organizations — nonprofits, CDFIs, and tribal programs — that in turn offer training, mentoring, and technical assistance to disadvantaged microentrepreneurs. Business owners seeking direct support should look for local organizations that receive PRIME funding rather than applying to SBA directly.
The application deadline is August 12, 2026. Award amounts, funding floors, and ceilings were not specified in the available data — applicants should confirm these details, along with full eligibility documentation requirements, at the official Grants.gov listing before applying.
Who qualifies
How to apply
Questions people ask
Is this a grant or a loan?
It is a grant, funded through the SBA's PRIME program.
Do I have to repay this funding?
No, as a grant it does not require repayment, though funds must be used per the program's terms.
Can an individual small business owner apply directly?
No. Eligible applicants are nonprofit microenterprise development organizations, intermediaries, tribal programs, and similar entities — not individual businesses.
Who runs this program?
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
What is the funding used for?
It funds organizations providing training, guidance, and technical assistance to disadvantaged microentrepreneurs.
How much funding is available?
Award floor, ceiling, and amount notes were not provided; confirm at the official source.
What is the deadline to apply?
August 12, 2026, at 12:00 AM EDT.
Where do I apply?
At the official Grants.gov listing: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363196.
Can religious organizations apply?
Yes, but they may not use federal funds for explicitly religious activities and must not discriminate based on religion.
Can Indian tribes apply?
Yes, tribes can apply on their own if no qualifying private organization exists in their jurisdiction.
Can multiple organizations apply together?
Yes, as a Collaborative, but every member must separately meet PRIME eligibility requirements.
Is this available in all states?
Yes, eligible states are listed as ALL.
Is the award amount taxable?
This was not addressed in the available data; confirm at the official source.
Opportunity number: SB-OCAPR-26-001. Source: grants.gov. GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with Small Business Administration; always confirm current deadlines, amounts and eligibility on the sponsor's own page before applying.