Fiscal Year 2026 Small Dollar Loan Program

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund is soliciting applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Small Dollar Loan Program to support Certified Community Development Financial Institutions in creating and expanding affordable small dollar loan offerings. The goal is to provide unbanked and underbanked individuals with viable alternatives to predatory lending by enabling access to responsible credit, promoting credit building, and fostering greater integration into the mainstream financial system. Award funds will be granted to qualified CDFIs to implement or enhance their small dollar loan programs, ensuring financial inclusion and economic resilience for underserved communities. Applications must be submitted through the designated portal by the deadline of July 23, 2026, with the solicitation posted on June 30, 2026 under the identifier CDFI-2026-SDL. The program is administered by the CDFI Fund, part of the Department of the Treasury, with Henny Winarsoo listed as the primary point of contact for inquiries via email at sdlp@cdfi.treas.gov or phone at 202-653-0333. No set-aside type is specified, and performance is not restricted to a specific geographic location, allowing nationwide participation by eligible Certified CDFIs to serve local communities in need of affordable financial services.