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Development Finance Review Weekly - July 2, 2026


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Development Finance Review Weekly
July 2, 2026
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The CDFA Development Finance Review Weekly: This Week's Industry Highlights

This Week's Features
CDFA and NCOSAFP to Host MAMBA Briefing
Now that the Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds Act (MAMBA) has been introduced in both the House and Senate, join CDFA and the National Council of State Agricultural Finance Programs (NCOSAFP) on July 14 at 4:00 PM Eastern for a briefing on the legislation. We'll discuss the bill's key provisions, its impact on manufacturers and first-time farmers, and what this means for the development finance community.

Fast-track Your Professional Growth at CDFA's Summer Institute
The CDFA Summer Institute delivers a complete, comprehensive development finance education in half the time! Over five days, we're offering five 6-hour streamlined learning experiences from the CDFA Training Institute, making it easier than ever to take multiple courses. Learn how Bonds, TIF, Tax Credits, and Revolving Loan Funds work—all in one week! Register for all five courses and fast-track your path to certification.

Take the 2026 Franzini Fellows' Survey: Shape the Future of Small-Scale Development
Small-scale development projects play a critical role in revitalizing communities, but they often face unique financing and capacity challenges. CDFA's Caren S. Franzini Fellows are gathering feedback from development finance professionals to identify barriers, highlight successful strategies, and explore ways to provide better support. Share your perspective through this brief survey and help guide future recommendations for the industry.

Treasury Opens the New Designation Cycle for Opportunity Zones
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the opening of the next nomination period for states, territories, and the District of Columbia to nominate eligible communities for designation as Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs).

Adam Ennis Named Next President & CEO of Grow America
Grow America announced the selection of Adam Ennis as its next President & CEO. Ennis brings more than 20 years of experience in community development finance, affordable housing, operations, and nonprofit leadership to his new role. He previously served as the organization's Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
CDFA Summer Institute

Upcoming Webcasts
CDFA Opportunity Zones Learning Series: Tract Nominations Updates, and Strategies to Connect with Fund Managers
July 16, 2026 - 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern
National Headlines
Florida Leads the Southeast in Solar, But Expiring Tax Credits Could Dim Its Future
Yahoo News | Jul. 1 | Energy Finance | Tax Credits

US Local Governments Are Redefining the Clean Energy Blueprint
World Resources Institute | Jul. 1 | Energy Finance | Incentives | Infrastructure Finance

$56.2M Project Will Turn South Omaha Grain Silos Into Market-Rate Apartments
Nebraska Public Media | Jul. 1 | Housing Finance | Tax Credits

Charles County Prioritizes Opportunity Zone Tracts
Southern Maryland News | Jun. 30 | Opportunity Zones

Omaha Developer Plans To Demolish Abandoned Buildings For Affordable Housing
First Alert 6 | Jun. 30 | Housing Finance | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)

Opportunity Zones 2.0: What States Need to Know Now
National Governors Association | Jun. 30 | Opportunity Zones

Who Pays for KC Current Stadium Bond if Tax Revenue is Short?
The Kansas City Star | Jun. 30 | Bond Finance

Big Food "Failing to Meet Hype" on Regenerative Agriculture
Yahoo Finance! | Jun. 29 | Agriculture Finance | Innovation Finance

Housing Bill Sent to Trump, Starting Countdown to Enactment
Roll Call | Jun. 29 | Federal | Housing Finance | Legislative

Michigan Reserves Housing Credits to 13 Developments
Affordable Housing Finance | Jun. 29 | Housing Finance | Tax Credits

NOFO: FY 2026 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA | Jun. 29 | Federal | Infrastructure Finance

Rockford City Council Delays Vote On Proposed Tax Incentives Under Community Fire
WIFR | Jun. 29 | Tax Increment Finance (TIF)

USDA Announces $100K Grant To Help Small Businesses In Southeast KY
USDA Rural Development | Jun. 29 | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs)

Gov. Josh Green Signs Budget With Key Investments In Affordable Housing, Public Health, Economic Growth
Big Island Now | Jun. 27 | Housing Finance | Legislative

PNC Fund to Support More Than 1,700 Affordable Homes
Affordable Housing Finance | Jun. 26 | Housing Finance | Tax Credits

Small Business Loans Coming to Sierra Vista
News4Tucson | Jun. 26 | Economic Development | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs)

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In Case You Missed It
CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series: Investing in Resiliency with Green and Blue Bonds
CDFA President's Club
BNY Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP CohnReznick Colorado Housing and Finance Authority FBT Gibbons Grow America | Formerly NDC Hawes Hill and Associates LLP Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP Ice Miller LLP KeyBanc Capital Markets Kutak Rock LLP McGuireWoods MuniCap, Inc. PGAV Planners, LLC SB Friedman Development Advisors Stifel Nicolaus The Bond Buyer U.S. Bank Wells Fargo Securities


The Council of Development Finance Agencies is a national association dedicated to the advancement of development finance concerns and interests. CDFA is comprised of the nation's leading and most knowledgeable members of the development finance community representing public, private and non-profit entities alike. For more information about CDFA, visit www.cdfa.net or email info@cdfa.net.

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CDFA President's Club

  • BNY
  • Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP
  • CohnReznick
  • Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
  • FBT Gibbons
  • Grow America | Formerly NDC
  • Hawes Hill and Associates LLP
  • Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP
  • Ice Miller LLP
  • KeyBanc Capital Markets
  • Kutak Rock LLP
  • McGuireWoods
  • MuniCap, Inc.
  • PGAV Planners, LLC
  • SB Friedman Development Advisors
  • Stifel Nicolaus
  • The Bond Buyer
  • U.S. Bank
  • Wells Fargo Securities
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