Step 2: Application Process
The Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA), instructions, and supplemental materials for the FY 2026 round of the Small Dollar Loan Program (SDL Program) are below. These materials are intended to help you understand how to apply for a SDL Program award.
FY 2026 Round Materials
APPLICATION TIMELINE
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | FY 2026 Round Opening |
| July 23, 2026, 11:59 PM ET | Deadline for Creating an AMIS Account |
| July 23, 2026, 11:59 PM ET | Deadline to enter EIN and UEI numbers in AMIS |
| July 23, 2026, 11:59 PM ET | Deadline for Submitting SF-424 through Grants.gov |
| July 28, 2026, 5:00 PM ET | Last Day the Small Dollar Loan Program Staff Will Answer Questions About the Application |
| July 28, 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 30, 2026, 5:00 PM ET | Deadline to Receive AMIS Support from the IT Help Desk |
| July 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET | Deadline for Submitting FY 2026 SDL Program Application through AMIS |
| TBD | FY 2026 SDL Program Awards Announced |
FY 2026 APPLICATION MATERIALS
The application materials for the FY 2026 Small Dollar Loan Program Application are below.
Questions?
If you have a question about the Small Dollar Loan Program, you can contact the CDFI Fund’s Help Desk by submitting a Service Request through your AMIS account; by e-mail to sdlp@cdfi.treas.gov; or by phone to (202) 653-0421 (please note this is not a toll free number).