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Find similar grantsEquitable Access to Credit Program Grant is sponsored by Washington State Department of Commerce. Provides grants to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) to enhance credit access for underserved communities in Washington.
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Applications open for Equitable Access to Credit grant program – Washington State Department of Commerce 简体中文 ( Chinese (Simplified) ) 繁體中文 ( Chinese (Traditional) ) Tiếng Việt ( Vietnamese ) Applications open for Equitable Access to Credit grant program Request for Application (RFA) Question and answer period: March 17-April 10, 2026 Pre-proposal conference: March 25, 2026, 2:00-3:00 p. m.
[see below to view a recording of the conference] Proposals due: April 28, 2026 at 5:00 p. m. PT Commerce is initiating this request for applications from qualified lending institutions to provide businesses in historically underserved communities with access to credit.
The funding allows these organizations to offer technical assistance services, small business training, loans and investments to borrowers who might not be eligible for traditional bank loans. Considered “unbanked”, the Equitable Access to Credit Program’s qualifying loan recipients might not have bank accounts, might have poor credit or no credit at all.
The program goal is to encourage investment in small, typically rural, and underserved businesses to boost community and economic development in Washington. Commerce has about $4,356,000 available from the Equitable Access to Credit Program, and the grant awards typically range from about $50,000 to over $1M.
Funding comes from a unique program offering businesses and individuals who pay state business and occupation tax (B&O) taxes the ability to contribute and receive tax credits. By making cash contributions equivalent to their B&O tax liability, participants can receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit from the Department of Revenue (DOR).
Once a business has reached its annual contributor limit of $1 million or the program has reached its annual cap of $8 million, the state will not accept further contributions for the year. As a special preference, a minimum of 65% of the value of all grants awarded in any calendar year must be allocated for native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) or grantees to provide services or invest, or both, in rural counties.
This competitive Request for Applications (RFA) is open to private, non-profit, tribal and public entities, as outlined in RCW 43. 390. 020 View a recording of the pre-proposal conference , held on March 25, 2026, 2:00-3:00 p.
m. Question and answer period : Closes April 10, 2026 Closing date: April 28, 2026 at 5:00 p. m.
PT Applications will be accepted via the online application form through 5:00 p. m. PST, April 28, 2026.
Contact the RFA Coordinator, via email, OEDCProcurement@Commerce. wa. gov .
2026 Equitable Access to Credit grant application SAMPLE (PDF) 2026 Equitable Access to Credit Grant Guidelines and Instructions (PDF) 2026 Equitable Access to Credit Request for Application SAMPLE (PDF) Equitable Access to Credit FAQs Contact the RFA Coordinator, via email: OEDCProcurement@Commerce. wa. gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: CDFIs serving underserved communities in Washington State. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,939,911. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Equitable Access to Credit Program Grant is funded by Washington State Department of Commerce. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Washington. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 2 required documents: Contribution Request Form and Washington State B&O tax payment documentation. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
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