The Regional Development Corporation, which serves the counties of Santa Fe, Sandoval, San Miguel, Mora, Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, and Taos, will begin accepting Micro-Grant applications on April 1 from small businesses in its service area. The RDC Micro-Grant Program awards grants of $500 to $2,000 on a competitive basis from businesses that have an immediate need for money to diversify, sustain or grow revenue, leverage other investments, and/or put systems in place that will lead to growth and create job opportunities.