Closed · CDFI-2021-CMF · CFDA 21.011 · Mandatory

Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Magnet Fund Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by Community Development Financial Institutions, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$500K-$57M
Award range
Closed
Status
October 12, 2021
Close date
55
Expected awards

The verdict

Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Magnet Fund Program is a closed mandatory listing from Community Development Financial Institutions that offered $500,000 -- $57,000,000 across 55 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$500K-$57M
award range
Closed
application status
55
expected awards
21.011
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Magnet Fund Program - is cataloged under number CDFI-2021-CMF and tied to CFDA assistance listing 21.011, posted by Community Development Financial Institutions. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on September 9, 2021 and last updated on September 7, 2021. The funding category is Mandatory, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $500,000 -- $57,000,000. The agency has projected $380.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 55 awards. If the agency funds the expected 55 awards from the $380.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $6.9 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on October 12, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$500,000 -- $57,000,000

Close Date

October 12, 2021

Posted

September 9, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$380,000,000

Expected Awards

55

Instrument

Grant

Description

The CDFI Fund awards Capital Magnet Fund grants to certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and certain nonprofit organizations to finance: (1) the development, preservation, rehabilitation, or purchase of affordable housing for primarily extremely low-, very low-, and low-income families; and (2) economic development activities or community service facilities, such as day care centers, workforce development centers, and health care clinics, which in conjunction with affordable housing activities implement a concerted strategy to stabilize or revitalize a low-income area or underserved rural area. CMF's award ceiling is 15% of Total Program Funding. Additional details on Application requirements are available on the CDFI Fund’s website.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

CDFI Fund Help Desk (202) 653-0421

Key Dates

Posted September 9, 2021
Close Date October 12, 2021
Archive Date November 11, 2021
Last Updated September 7, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Magnet Fund Program", offered by Community Development Financial Institutions. It is associated with CFDA program 21.011. The CDFI Fund awards Capital Magnet Fund grants to certified Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and certain nonprofit organizations to finance: (1) the development, preservation, reh...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on October 12, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $500,000 -- $57,000,000. Total estimated funding: $380,000,000. Expected number of awards: 55.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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