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.
- FY 2022 CDFI Program and NACA Program Pre-Application Webinar Recording
- FY 2022 CDFI Program and NACA Program Pre-Application Webinar Presentation
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 | |
| FY 2022 FA Application Webinar Workshop | February 23, 2022 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET |
Webinar Completed | |
| FY 2022 Matching Funds Webinar Workshop | March 22, 2022 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET |
Webinar Completed | |
| FY 2022 CDFI Program Q&A Webinar | March 30, 2022 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET |
Webinar Completed |
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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