Funding Opportunities: Small Dollar Loan Program: FY 2026 Funding Round
The CDFI Fund's FY 2026 Small Dollar Loan Program funding round is open. This is a grant opportunity, not a regulatory change, but it may affect small businesses seeking capital. No immediate compliance action required.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on July 5, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Small businesses, especially those in underserved communities, and CDFIs. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Check the CDFI Fund website for application deadline.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New funding round announced for the Small Dollar Loan Program.
Who it affects
Small businesses, especially those in underserved communities, and CDFIs.
What you must do
Review eligibility and apply if interested.
Deadline
Check the CDFI Fund website for application deadline.
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