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.
Get Ready for the FY 2024 Application Round!
The FY 2024 round of the Small Dollar Loan Program is tentatively scheduled to open in Fall 2023. Get ready to apply NOW by reviewing important pre-application steps on our Impact Blog and joining our informational pre-application webinar on Wednesday, October 4. Advance registration is required. View the webinar access details below:
| Webinar Topic | Date & Time | Access Link |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2024 SDL Program Pre-Application Webinar | October 4, 2023 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET | Webinar Registration |
FY 2022 Round Materials
APPLICATION TIMELINE
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 16, 2022 | FY 2022 Round Opening |
| June 15, 2022, 11:59 PM ET | Deadline for Creating an AMIS Account |
| June 15, 2022, 11:59 PM ET | Deadline to enter EIN and UEI numbers in AMIS |
| June 15, 2022, 11:59 PM ET | Deadline for Submitting SF-424 through Grants.gov |
| July 13, 2022, 5:00 PM ET | Last Day the Small Dollar Loan Program Staff Will Answer Questions About the Application |
| July 13, 2022, 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 15, 2022, 5:00 PM ET | Deadline to Receive AMIS Support from the IT Help Desk |
| July 15, 2022, 5:00 PM ET | Deadline for Submitting SDL Program Application through AMIS |
| September 27, 2022 | FY 2022 SDL Program Awards Announced |
APPLICATION WEBINARS
The CDFI Fund is conducting two live webinars to provide a forum to answer applicant questions about the FY 2022 SDL 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 SDL Program Application Webinar | May 31, 2022 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET | Completed | Access Webinar Recording View Presentation |
| FY 2022 SDL Program Application Webinar | June 22, 2022 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET | Dial: 1-888-989-4571 Conference: PWXW2748371 Passcode: 7658753 | Access Webinar |
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).