The CDFI Fund has opened applications for the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program. Through the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program, certified CDFIs or their designees issue bonds guaranteed by the Federal government, using the proceeds to extend capital for community development financing. Qualified issuer applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 5, 2015. Guarantee applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 12, 2015. The CDFI Fund will conduct a two-day application workshop for potential applicants regarding the qualified issuer and guarantee application requirements on April 30 and May 1, 2015 at the CDFI Fund's office in Washington, D.C.