PART 119—PROGRAM FOR INVESTMENT IN MICROENTREPRENEURS (“PRIME” OR “THE ACT”) Authority: 15 U.S.C. 634(b)(6), 6901-6910. Source: 66 FR 29013, May 29, 2001, unless otherwise noted. § 119.1 What is the Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs (PRIME)? (a) The PRIME program authorizes SBA to award grants to qualified organizations to fund training and technical assistance for disadvantaged microentrepreneurs; training and capacity-building services for microenterprise development organizations; research and development of the best practices in the fields of microenterprise development and the provision of technical assistance to disadvantaged microentrepreneurs; and such other activities as the Agency deems appropriate. (b) Dependent upon the availability of funds and continuing program authority, SBA will issue, via Grants.gov (c) SBA will evaluate applications for PRIME awards in accordance with the stated statutory goals of the program and the specific criteria described in the relevant funding announcement. (d) In administering the PRIME program, SBA will require recipients to provide reports in accordance with the subject matter areas and schedule identified in the terms and conditions of their awards. In addition, SBA may, as it deems appropriate, make site visits to recipients' premises and review all applicable documentation and records. [85 FR 62951, Oct. 6, 2020] §§ 119.2-119.20 [Reserved]