CDFI Program

Step 2: Application Process

 

The Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA), instructions, and supplemental materials for the FY 2022 round of the CDFI Program are below. These materials are intended to help you understand how to apply for a CDFI Program award.

FY 2022 Round Pre-Application Webinar and Getting Ready to Apply Steps

The CDFI Fund held a pre-application webinar for organizations interested in applying for a FY 2022 CDFI Program award on January 10, 2022. The webinar recording and presentation are available below. Additional important information about getting ready to apply for an award is available in the CDFI Fund's Impact Blog

Please direct questions about the application process for Financial Assistance, Technical Assistance, and supplemental awards to the CDFI Program Help Desk at 202-653-0421, option 1, or cdfihelp@cdfi.treas.gov.

Note: The application materials listed on this page and the requirements set forth in the NOFA are subject to change for future funding rounds.

 

FY 2022 APPLICATION TIMELINE

Date Description
February 10, 2022 FY 2022 Round Opening
March 14, 2022 by 11:59 PM ET Deadline for Creating an AMIS Account
March 14, 2022 by 11:59 PM ET Deadline to enter EIN and DUNS numbers in AMIS
March 14, 2022 by 11:59 PM ET Deadline for Submitting SF-424 through Grants.gov
April 8, 2022 by 5:00 PM ET Last Day the CDFI Fund Will Answer Questions About the Application
April 12, 2022 by 5:00 PM ET Deadline to Receive AMIS Support From the IT Help Desk
April 12, 2022 by 11:59 PM ET Deadline for Submitting FA/TA Application through AMIS
September 26, 2022 FY 2022 Technical Assistance Awards Announced
February 28, 2023 FY 2022 Financial Assistance Awards Announced

 

FY 2022 APPLICATION WEBINARS

The CDFI Fund is conducting four targeted live webinars to provide a forum to answer applicant questions about the FY 2022 CDFI Program Application. Advance registration is not required to participate in the webinars. Access the webinars by clicking the below links 5 minutes before the webinars begin.

Viewing these webinars requires the use of WebEx. To download the WebEx Event Manager, see the instructions on the Verizon's WebEx Downloads page.

Webinar Topic Date and Time Conference Access Link
FY 2022 TA Application Webinar Workshop February 22, 2022 
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET
Webinar Completed

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FY 2022 FA Application Webinar Workshop February 23, 2022 
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET
Webinar Completed

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FY 2022 Matching Funds Webinar Workshop March 22, 2022 
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Webinar Completed

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FY 2022 CDFI Program Q&A Webinar March 30, 2022 
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Webinar Completed

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION MATERIALS


The application materials for the FY 2022 Financial Assistance Application are below. Applicants should continue to check this site for any updates.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION MATERIALS


The application materials for the FY 2022 Technical Assistance Application are below. Applicants should continue to check this site for any updates.

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