Step 2: Application Process
The Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA), instructions, and supplemental materials for the FY 2019 round of the NACA Program are below. These materials are intended to help you understand how to apply for a NACA Program award.
The application materials listed on this page and the requirements set forth in the NOFA are subject to change for future funding rounds.
Please direct questions about the application process for Financial Assistance, Technical Assistance, and supplemental awards to the NACA Program Help Desk at 202-653-0421, option 1, or
cdfihelp@cdfi.treas.gov.
Timeline
| Date | Description |
|---|
| April 4, 2019 | FY 2019 Round Opening |
| May 1, 2019 by 11:59 PM ET | Last Day to Contact CDFI Certification Staff Regarding Certification Application |
| May 3, 2019 by 11:59 PM ET | Deadline for Creating an AMIS Account |
| May 3, 2019 by 11:59 PM ET | Deadline for Submitting SF-424 through Grants.gov |
| May 3, 2019 by 11:59 PM ET | Deadline for Submitting CDFI Certification Application through AMIS |
| June 4, 2019 by 5:00 PM ET | Last Day the CDFI Fund Will Answer Questions About the Application |
| June 6, 2019 by 5:00 PM ET | Deadline to Receive AMIS Support From the IT Help Desk |
| June 6, 2019 by 11:59 PM ET | Deadline for Submitting FA/TA Application through AMIS |
| September 19, 2019 | FY 2019 NACA Program TA Awards Announced |
| TBD | FY 2019 NACA Program FA Awards Announced |
FY 2019 Application Webinars
The CDFI Fund held five targeted live webinars to provide a forum to answer applicant questions about the FY 2019 CDFI Program and NACA Program applications. Recordings of the webinars can be found below.
| Webinar Topic | Date and Time | Conference | Access Link |
|---|
| FY 2019 FA/TA Application: Getting Started | April 16, 2019
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET | Webinar Completed |
Access Recording |
| FY 2019 TA Application Webinar Workshop | April 23, 2019
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET | Webinar Completed |
Access Recording |
| FY 2019 FA Application Webinar Workshop | April 24, 2019
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET | Webinar Completed |
Access Recording |
| FY 2019 CDFI Program Q&A Webinar | May 14, 2019
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET | Webinar Completed |
Access Recording |
| FY 2019 NACA Program Q&A Webinar | May 15, 2019
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET | Webinar Completed |
Access Recording |
FY 2019 AMIS Application Tutorials
These pre-recorded tutorials demonstrate how to navigate through the Financial Assistance and Technical Assistance Applications in AMIS.
| Webinar Topic | Access Link |
|---|
| Navigating the FY 2019 TA Application Template in AMIS (pre-recorded tutorial) |
Access Recording |
| Navigating the FY 2019 FA Application Template in AMIS (pre-recorded tutorial) | Access Recording |
