Step 2: Application Process
The Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA), instructions, and supplemental materials for the FY 2024 round of the CDFI Program are below. These materials are intended to help you understand how to apply for a CDFI Program award.
FY 2024 Round Getting Ready to Apply Steps
Organizations interested in applying for an FY 2024 CDFI Program award are ecouraged to review important information about getting ready to apply for an award, which is available in the CDFI Fund's Impact Blog.
Please direct questions about the application process for Financial Assistance, Technical Assistance, and supplemental awards to the CDFI Program Help Desk at (202) 653-0421, option 1, or cdfihelp@cdfi.treas.gov.
Note: The application materials listed on this page and the requirements set forth in the NOFA are subject to change for future funding rounds.
FY 2024 APPLICATION TIMELINE
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| December 8, 2023 | FY 2024 Round Opening |
| January 16, 2024 by 11:59 PM ET | Deadline for Creating an AMIS Account |
| January 16, 2024 by 11:59 PM ET | Deadline to enter EIN and DUNS numbers in AMIS |
| January 16, 2024 by 11:59 PM ET | Deadline for Submitting SF-424 through Grants.gov |
| February 13, 2024 by 5:00 PM ET | Last Day the CDFI Fund Will Answer Questions About the Application |
| February 15, 2024 by 5:00 PM ET | Deadline to Receive AMIS Support From the IT Help Desk |
| February 15, 2024 by 11:59 PM ET | Deadline to submit the Title VI Worksheet in AMIS |
| February 15, 2024 by 11:59 PM ET | Deadline for Submitting FA/TA Application through AMIS |
| March 1, 2024 by 11:59 PM ET | Deadline to Receive Support from Compliance Monitoring and Evaluation (CCME) Help Desk regarding CDFI Certification Applications (for Uncertified FA Applicants) |
| March 5, 2024 by 11:59 PM ET | Deadline for Submitting CDFI Certification Applications (for Uncertified Financial Assistance Applicants) |
| September 26, 2024 | FY 2024 Financial Assistance Awards Announced |
| Fall 2024 | FY 2024 Technical Assistance Awards Announced |
FY 2024 APPLICATION WEBINARS
The CDFI Fund is conducting four targeted live webinars to provide a forum to answer applicant questions about the FY 2024 CDFI Program Application. Advance registration is not required to participate in the webinars. Access the webinars by clicking the below links 5 minutes before the webinars begin.
Viewing these webinars requires the use of WebEx. To download the WebEx Event Manager, see the instructions on the Verizon's WebEx Downloads page.
| Webinar Topic | Date and Time | Conference | Access Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2024 TA Application Webinar Workshop | December 19, 2023 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET | Completed | Access Webinar Recording |
| FY 2024 FA Application Webinar Workshop | December 20, 2023 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET | Completed | Access Webinar Recording |
| FY 2024 Matching Funds Webinar Workshop | January 23, 2024 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET | Completed | Access Webinar Recording |
| FY 2024 CDFI Program Q&A Webinar | January 30, 2024 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET | Completed | Access Webinar Recording |
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION MATERIALS
The application materials for the FY 2024 Financial Assistance Application are below. Applicants should continue to check this site for any updates.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION MATERIALS
The application materials for the FY 2024 Technical Assistance Application are below. Applicants should continue to check this site for any updates.
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