SBA PRIME, Program for Investment in Micro-Entrepreneurs
Run by Small Business Administration (SBA), a federal agency
Federal grants to nonprofits to provide training, one-on-one coaching, and technical assistance specifically to low-income and disadvantaged micro-entrepreneurs. Focuses on people who can't access traditional business support, particularly low-income women.
- Award
- Free business training, coaching, and technical assistance (no direct cash)
- Deadline
- Rolling, contact a PRIME-funded organization in your area
- Run by
- Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Federal
Who it's for
- Low-income individual (income below 200% FPL)
- Starting or growing a micro-business (typically fewer than 5 employees)
- Access services through a PRIME-funded nonprofit organization in your area
Small Business Administration (SBA) decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
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SBA PRIME, Program for Investment in Micro-Entrepreneurs is one option. What else may help?
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. Small Business Administration (SBA) decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.