Fiscal Year 2026 Small Dollar Loan Program

Community Development Financial Institutions

Published: Jun 30, 2026

Updated: Jun 30, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the finance and banking and general supplies sectors. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 20,000 – USD 500,000. Proposals must be submitted before July 23, 2026.

Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the finance and banking sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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. Agency: Henny Winarsoo Grantor CFDA: 21.025 Eligible Applicants: Applicants must be Certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). Applicant Types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Cost Sharing: No More Info: A webpage on the CDFI Fund's website with all the relevant details regarding the Small Dollar Loan Program. — https://www.cdfifund.gov/programs-training/Programs/sdlp Contact: Henny Winarsoo Grantor Email: sdlp@cdfi.treas.gov

Data provenance

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Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is $20,000 - $500,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Grants.gov to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 23, 2026. You have 23 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Community Development Financial Institutions in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Finance & Banking sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.