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federal
501(c)(3) required
Community DevelopmentFiscal Year 2026 Small Dollar Loan Program
Community Development Financial Institutions
Funding amount
$20K – $500K
Deadline
Jul 23, 2026
Geography
National (all U.S.)
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About this grant
Through the Small Dollar Loan Program (SDL Program), the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) awards grants to Certified CDFIs to establish and expand small dollar loan programs and provide alternatives to high-cost small dollar loans. Certified CDFIs will use award funds to help unbanked and underbanked populations build credit, access affordable capital, and allow greater access into the mainstream financial system.
Eligibility
Applicants must be Certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs).
Required documents
- SF-424
- Project narrative
- Budget
Eligible organization types
Nonprofit
Always verify grant requirements directly with the funder before applying.