Step 2: Application Process
The Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA), instructions, and supplemental materials for the FY 2022 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 2024 Round Pre-Application Webinar and Getting Ready to Apply Steps
The CDFI Fund held a pre-application webinar for organizations interested in applying for an FY 2024 SDL Program award on October 4, 2023. The webinar recording and presentation are available below. Additional information about getting ready to apply for an award is available in the Impact Blog.
- FY 2024 SDL Program Pre-Application Webinar Recording
- FY 2024 SDL Program Pre-Application Webinar Presentation
FY 2024 Round Materials
APPLICATION TIMELINE
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| October 20, 2023 | FY 2024 Round Opening |
| November 20, 2023, 11:59 PM ET | Deadline for Creating an AMIS Account |
| November 20, 2023, 11:59 PM ET | Deadline to enter EIN and UEI numbers in AMIS |
| November 20, 2023, 11:59 PM ET | Deadline for Submitting SF-424 through Grants.gov |
| December 18, 2023, 5:00 PM ET | Last Day the Small Dollar Loan Program Staff Will Answer Questions About the Application |
| December 18, 2023, 5:00 PM ET | Last Day to Contact the Office of Compliance Monitoring and Evaluation (CME) and Office of Certification Policy and Evaluation (CPE) |
| December 20, 2023, 5:00 PM ET | Deadline to Receive AMIS Support from the IT Help Desk |
| December 20, 2023, 5:00 PM ET | Last day to submit Title VI Compliance Worksheet |
| December 20, 2023, 5:00 PM ET | Deadline for Submitting SDL Program Application through AMIS |
| Spring 2024 | FY 2024 SDL Program Awards Announced |
APPLICATION WEBINARS
The CDFI Fund is conducting two live webinars to answer applicant questions about the FY 2024 SDL Program Application. More information about how to access the webinars is available below.
All webinars will take place on Zoom. Use the links below to register in advance for the webinars. Each webinar has a unique link. Advance registration is required to participate in the webinars. Webinar presentations and recordings will be posted after the live webinar.
| Webinar Topic | Date and Time | Access Link |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2024 SDL Program Application Webinar | Completed | Webinar Recording Presentation |
| FY 2024 SDL Program Application Webinar | Completed | Webinar Recording Presentation |
| FY 2024 Small Dollar Loan Program AMIS Application Training Demonstration | Pre-Recorded | Webinar Recording |
FY 2024 APPLICATION MATERIALS
The application materials for the FY 2024 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).