Fiscal Year 2026 Small Dollar Loan Program

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.

Program Details

Community Development Financial Institutions is a federal agency that offers the Fiscal Year 2026 Small Dollar Loan Program grant program to support community economic. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Community Development Financial Institutions through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for community economic should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Community Development Financial Institutions or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $20K – $500K. The application deadline is July 23, 2026 (18 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports community economic. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by funder — verify requirements with Community Development Financial Institutions before applying.

Award details

Award range: $20K – $500K. Applications close on July 23, 2026 (18 days remaining).

Categories

Community Economic