Step 1: Application Process
The Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA), application instructions, and supplemental materials for the FY 2026 Round of the BEA Program are provided below. These materials are intended to help applicants understand how to apply for a BEA Program award.
The application materials included on this page and the requirements set forth in the NOFA are subject to change for future funding rounds. Please direct any questions to the CDFI Fund’s Help Desk at (202) 653-0421 or cdfihelp@cdfi.treas.gov.
TIMELINE
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | FY 2026 Round Opens |
| July 24, 2026; 11:59 PM ET | Deadline for Creating an AMIS Account |
| July 24, 2026; 11:59 PM ET | Deadline to enter EIN and UEI numbers in AMIS |
| July 24, 2026; 11:59 PM ET | Deadline for Submitting SF-424 through Grants.gov |
| July 29, 2026; 5:00 PM ET | Last Day the BEA Program Staff Will Answer Questions About the Application |
| July 29, 2026; 5:00 PM ET | Last Day to Contact the Office of Compliance Monitoring and Evaluation (CME) and Office of Certification Policy and Evaluation (CPE) |
| July 31, 2026; 5:00 PM ET | Deadline to Receive AMIS Support from the IT Help Desk |
| July 31, 2026; 11:59 PM ET | Deadline for Submitting FY 2026 BEA Program Application through AMIS |
| TBD | FY 2026 BEA Program Award Announcement |
APPLICATION MATERIALS
Questions?
Questions regarding the Bank Enterprise Awards Program may be directed to the CDFI Fund by e-mail to cdfihelp@cdfi.treas.gov; or by phone to (202) 653-0421. Please note this is not a toll free number.