Step 1: Application Process
The Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA), application instructions, and supplemental materials for the FY 2024 Round of the BEA Program are provided below. These materials are intended to help applicants understand how to apply for a BEA Program award.
The application materials included on this page and the requirements set forth in the NOFA are subject to change for future funding rounds. Please direct any questions to the CDFI Fund’s Help Desk at (202) 653-0421 or cdfihelp@cdfi.treas.gov.
TIMELINE
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 26, 2024 | FY 2024 Round Opens |
| May 9, 2024 2:00 PM ET | BEA Program General Application Webinar #1 |
| May 22, 2024 3:00 PM ET | BEA Program General Application Webinar #2 |
| May 28, 2024 11:59 PM ET | Deadline for Submitting SF-424 Mandatory through Grants.gov |
| June 21, 2024 5:00 PM ET | Last day the CDFI Fund will answer questions about the Application |
| June 25, 2024 5:00 PM ET | Last day to contact IT Help Desk regarding AMIS related support and submission of the Application |
| June 25, 2024 11:59 PM ET | Deadline for submitting FY 2024 BEA Program Electronic Application in AMIS |
| September 19 2024 | BEA Program Award Announcement |
APPLICATION WEBINARS
The CDFI Fund is conducting two live webinars to provide applicants an overview of the FY 2024 BEA Program application and a forum to ask questions. All webinars will take place on Zoom. Use the links below to register in advance for the webinars or access the webinars by clicking the links below five minutes before the webinars begin. Each webinar has a unique link. Advance registration is recommended but not required to participate in the webinars. Webinar presentations and recordings will be posted after the live webinar.
| Webinar Topic | Date and Time | Access Link |
| FY 2024 Bank Enterprise Award Program Application Webinar #1 | May 9, 2024 2:00 PM ET | Access Recording Presentation |
| FY 2024 Bank Enterprise Award Program Application Webinar #2 | May 22, 2024 3:00 PM ET | Access Recording |
The CDFI Fund will provide a pre-recorded webinar to demonstrate the electronic application submission process in AMIS. This is in addition to the comprehensive instruction manual posted below to guide applicants through the technical aspects of using AMIS to complete their electronic applications. Applicants should use the below AMIS Training Manual for FY 2024 BEA Program Applicants as a reference when completing their electronic application in AMIS. The links to the FY 2024 AMIS Training Manual and the forthcoming AMIS webinar can be found below:
Questions?
Questions regarding the Bank Enterprise Awards Program may be directed to the CDFI Fund by e-mail to cdfihelp@cdfi.treas.gov; or by phone to (202) 653-0421. Please note this is not a toll free number.