Good morning. Here's your federal-contracting briefing for July 1, 2026 — 2 new items from across the market.

📡 The Wire

CDFI Fund Announces FY 2026 Bank Enterprise Award Program Funding Round
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund published a Notice of Funds Availability on June 30, 2026, opening the FY 2026 Bank Enterprise Award (BEA) Program. FDIC-insured depository institutions that increased qualifying activities in economically distressed communities during specified assessment periods are eligible to apply.

CDFI Fund Opens FY 2026 Small Dollar Loan Program Funding Round
The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund published a Notice of Funds Availability on June 30, 2026, opening the FY 2026 Small Dollar Loan Program funding round. Certified CDFIs may apply for grants to establish or expand small dollar consumer loan programs serving underserved communities.

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