Bank Enterprise Award Program
CDFI Fund’s Bank Enterprise Award (BEA) Program is designed for insured depository institutions (banks and thrifts) that partner with and support CDFIs and distressed communities.
Banks and savings associations that are federally insured and provide financial services, loans, investments, or other support in underserved communities or to certified CDFIs.
The BEA Program provides awards to encourage financial institutions to increase activities such as:
Investing in or partnering with certified CDFIs
Providing loans and financial services in economically distressed areas
Supporting affordable housing, small businesses, and community development efforts
The NOFA, application instructions, and supplemental materials provide guidance for eligible institutions applying for FY 2026 BEA Program awards, including application requirements and submission procedures.
Although CBN’s supporting members (banks/financial institutions) may be eligible, rather than CDCs directly, CDCs may benefit indirectly through stronger CDFI and bank partnerships.
The Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA), application instructions, and supplemental materials for the FY 2026 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 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
June 30, 2026FY 2026 Round Opens July 24, 2026
11:59 PM ET
Deadline for Creating an AMIS Account July 24, 2026
11:59 PM ET
Deadline to enter EIN and UEI numbers in AMIS July 24, 2026
11:59 PM ET
Deadline for Submitting SF-424 through Grants.gov July 29, 2026
5:00 PM ET
Last Day the BEA Program Staff Will Answer Questions About the Application July 29, 2026
Last Day to Contact the Office of Compliance Monitoring and Evaluation (CME) and Office of Certification Policy and Evaluation (CPE)
July 31, 2026
Deadline to Receive AMIS Support from the IT Help Desk
July 31, 2026
Deadline for Submitting FY 2026 BEA Program Application through AMISTBDFY 2026 BEA Program Award Announcement
APPLICATION MATERIALS
FY 2026 BEA Program Application - Notice of Funds Availability
Updated - Jun 30, 2026
FY 2026 BEA Program Application - Application Instructions
Updated - Jun 30, 2026
FY 2026 BEA Program Application - Frequently Asked Questions
Updated - Jul 02, 2026
Updated - Jun 30, 2026
FY 2026 BEA Program AMIS Application Training Manual
Updated - Jun 30, 2026
FY 2026 BEA Program Application - Certification of ETAs or New Branches
Updated - Jul 02, 2026
FY 2026 BEA Program Application - Integral Involvement Form for CDFI Support Activity
Updated - Jul 02, 2026
FY 2026 BEA Program Application - CIMS Instructions
Updated - Jul 02, 2026
BEA Program Interim Rule (August 10, 2016)
Updated - Apr 25, 2019
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.
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