If you are interested to apply but do not yet meet the USDA-related eligibility criteria, we encourage you to look at registering your CDFI as a guaranteed micro lender through the Farm Service Agency. They have a program specifically to enable CDFIs to become guaranteed micro lenders.
What if my CDFI doesn't qualify because we do not participate in a USDA grant or loan program?
If you are interested to apply but do not yet meet the USDA-related eligibility criteria, we encourage you to look at registering your CDFI as a guaranteed micro lender through the Farm Service Agency. They have a program specifically to enable CDFIs to become guaranteed micro lenders.