The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued guidance to the Chief Executive Officers of any State, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories regarding the procedure for nominating population census tracts to be designated as qualified opportunity zones (QOZs) under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. This guidance officially identifies eligible census tracts under Opportunity Zones 2.0.

Sustainable Finance Week, happening May 5-7, 2026, highlights the financial tools communities are using to finance resilient infrastructure, expand clean energy investment, and redevelop underutilized land. Join us for one (or all) of our one-day courses offered: Intro Public-Private Partnership (P3) Finance Course, Intro Property Assessed Clean Energy Finance Course, and Intro Brownfields Finance Course. Each course offers you practical insight into how these tools work and how they are being used to finance sustainable development projects today. Register by April 17 for early bird rates.

The future of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act remains uncertain, having stalled in the House, but housing advocates say many of its pieces are worth fighting for. Through a series of smaller efforts, such as solidifying disaster recovery programs, funding low-income home repairs, and keeping rural housing affordable, the legislation has the potential to improve the nation's housing infrastructure.

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $488,628,000 in funding to restore American maritime dominance and revitalize American ports, shipyards and maritime capabilities. Funds for the PIDP are awarded on a competitive basis to projects that improve the safety, efficiency, or reliability of the movement of goods into, out of, around, or within a port. Applications must be submitted to Grants.gov by 11:59:59 PM. E.D.T. on June 1, 2026.

With the opportunity zones (OZ) incentive now a permanent feature of the tax code–and a new round of designations scheduled to begin in July 2026–stakeholders are looking for clearer, more current data to guide early planning. To meet that need, Novogradac updated its Opportunity Zones 2.0 Mapping Tool.

Keeping your certification current is simple with Grow America's flexible training options. To meet recertification requirements, you'll need at least 12 credit hours from Grow America courses, webinars, or short courses. Looking to accelerate your progress? Take advantage of a special opportunity with CDFA. Courses offered through the CDFA Training Institute allow you to earn external credits twice as fast—one credit hour for every hour completed—helping you fast-track your recertification goals. Browse Grow America's Training Catalog and CDFA's upcoming events to find the courses that are right for you.

Citi has announced a $60 billion, five-year initiative to support housing affordability, with a goal of creating or preserving at least 250,000 units nationwide. In addition, Citi Foundation will deploy another $50 million in philanthropic grants to nonprofits addressing housing challenges and supporting the financial health of residents in their communities.

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of approximately $76 million in funding to support American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian adults and youth develop academic, occupational, and literacy skills. The grants also help individuals become more competitive in the workforce and equip them with entrepreneurial skills needed for successful self-employment. Applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 PM Eastern on May 22, 2026.

Under the supervision of the Director, the Program Coordinator assists with the administration of assigned grant programs, and other services provided to nonprofit organizations engaged in homelessness prevention and (HSP) activities. Assists with collecting, analyzing, and reporting information related to the programs.

DHCD has an immediate opening for an HCD Community Program Administrator III, Senior Portfolio Manager in the Division of Credit Assurance. This position monitors, evaluates and analyzes the performance of multi-family properties to assure regulatory compliance with HUD and DHCD loan documents. Apply by 4/17/2026 at 11:59:00 PM.

The Multifamily Project Manager will report directly to the Vice President, Multifamily Housing. Key responsibilities include, apply program policies, project guidelines, and sound underwriting judgment to a wide variety of multifamily affordable housing transactions, including mixed-income and income-restricteddevelopments, seeking development incentives.

The Energy Program Manager oversees the day-to-day administration of one or more statewide multifamily energy efficiency and decarbonization programs. This position operates with a high degree of independence and is responsible for managing program implementation, monitoring performance, and ensuring projects align with program requirements and goals.

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