The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has announced that it is accepting applications for the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF) grant round, which will provide more than $3.4 million in grants to credit unions designated as low-income. Applications must be submitted by December 16, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
Credit unions interested in applying are encouraged to watch a pre-recorded webinar explaining the application process for the 2025 CDRLF grant. The webinar can be accessed on NCUA’s YouTube Channel and through its Learning Management System.
The NCUA’s grant and loan management system, CyberGrants, now uses multi-factor authentication to improve data security and prevent unauthorized access to accounts. Applicants are advised to review the multi-factor authentication FAQs available on the NCUA’s Grants page and to begin their applications early in case they encounter technical issues related to this new security feature.
To be eligible for CDRLF grants or loans, credit unions must have an active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM). There is no fee for registering or renewing with SAM. The agency also provides a webinar on how to use SAM.gov. Because the registration process may take several weeks, applicants are urged to start early and ensure their registration remains current throughout the application period.
Additional information about grant guidelines and other resources can be found on the NCUA’s grants page. Questions can be directed to the Office of Credit Union Resources and Expansion at CUREAPPS@ncua.gov.
The NCUA is an independent federal agency established by Congress that regulates, charters, and supervises federal credit unions. It manages the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund, which insures deposits for over 143 million account holders in both federal credit unions and most state-chartered credit unions across the United States.
For media inquiries, contact OEACmail@ncua.gov or call 703.518.6330.