U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew Iverson announced investment
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew Iverson announced today that the USDA will invest nearly $46,000 to support microenterprise development organizations in rural Wisconsin through startup support, growth initiatives, training, and technical assistance.
As part of this funding, ADVOCAP, Inc. will receive a $1,940 grant to offer training and technical support to rural microentrepreneurs and small businesses. ADVOCAP has dedicated more than 25 years to assisting small, rural enterprises with a mission to empower low-income entrepreneurs, reduce poverty, and help individuals achieve self-sufficiency through start-up and ongoing assistance.
Additionally, Cap Services Inc. will utilize a $44,044 grant to deliver technical assistance and training to microenterprises across the region. Cap Services Inc. operates as a private non-profit organization dedicated to mobilizing essential resources that enable low-income individuals to achieve long-term economic and emotional self-sufficiency.
These funding awards are distributed through the USDA Rural Development’s Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP), which provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations. The grants help fuel growth via a Rural Microloan Revolving Fund along with ongoing technical support. More details regarding the RMAP can be accessed online.
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