The Fiscal Year 2026 Small Dollar Loan Program supports Certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund).

Overview

Through the Small Dollar Loan Program (SDL Program), award funds are provided to help establish and expand small dollar loan programs and offer alternatives to high-cost small dollar loans. Certified CDFIs utilize these funds to assist unbanked and underbanked populations in building credit, accessing affordable capital, and achieving greater access into the mainstream financial system.

Eligibility

Applicants must be Certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs).

Funding and Benefits

• Funding Instrument Type: Grant
• Award Minimum: $500,000
• Award Maximum: $20,000
• Program Funding: 66
• Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No

Application Process

To apply, applicants should visit www.grants.gov to track application status and subscribe to updates. The opportunity funding number is CDFI-2026-SDL.

Deadline and Timeline

The deadline for this opportunity is not explicitly stated, but the information provided suggests an active application period.

For more details, please refer to the official grant portal.