Noelle Sheets has been named Director of the CDFA Foundation and assumed the organization's leadership duties. The Foundation's select programs drive inclusive engagement and access to capital for underserved communities, underrepresented borrowers, and industry newcomers. Consider donating today to support growing professionals.

U.S. states, territories, and tribes are now able to apply for Inflation Reduction Act home energy rebate programs after the Department of Energy released program guidelines and application instructions in the summer of 2023. Nearly $4.5 billion is available for the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates program, which can help low-income and historically underserved households electrify and weatherize their homes.

As we approach the end of 2023, CDFA invites you to join our last BNY Mellon Webinar of the year on financing childcare facilities with bonds. Bond counsels and experts in the childcare industry will discuss the uniqueness and challenges faced in financing childcare facilities and examples of how bond financing can be used to support such businesses.

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has confirmed the award of grants totaling $220.2 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to modernize the nation's ferry systems. The program focuses on expanding ferry service in rural communities, helping communities acquire modern ferry boats (including electric boats), and upgrading shore infrastructure to support low-emission ferry service.

The Council of Development Finance Agencies is pleased to announce Jacques Delli Paoli, Community Development Program Manager at Four Directions Development Corporation, in Orono, ME, as the newest graduate of the prestigious Development Finance Certified Professional (DFCP) program. Mr. Delli Paoli joins numerous fellow graduates who are recognized as distinguished leaders in the development finance industry.

Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to announce an Urban Agriculture Critical Infrastructure Grant in partnership with Franklin County Economic Development and Planning. This grant makes $150,000 of federal ARPA funding available to local growers. Each organization may apply for up to $15,000 of grant funding. This grant seeks to strengthen the local food supply chain and support local farmers.

California's Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank) announced an additional $50 million for a supplement fund designed to increase the effectiveness of its Expanding Venture Capital Access program. Launched in 2022, the program was designed to create a more inclusive VC ecosystem by supporting underrepresented fund managers and entrepreneurs. The program is funded by $200 million of California's $1.2 billion allocation from the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).

Enterprise Community Partners has announced the closing of two Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funds that have raised a combined $444.5 million. Enterprise Housing Partners Funds XLI and XLII will help create or preserve 3,500 homes for nearly 9,200 households in 36 properties in 16 states. Enterprise estimates that investments from its latest LIHTC funds will create more than 5,200 new jobs and bring an estimated $795 million in wages, tax revenue, and business income to the surrounding communities.

DFA is seeking a qualified enthusiastic candidate to fill a contractual Accounts Payable Supervisor position in its Finance Division. This position serves as the Accounts Payable Supervisor who is responsible to plan, supervise and evaluates the verification and recording of payments in the State Financial Management Information System.

The Rhode Island Food Policy Council (RIFPC) is seeking two NEW full-time, primarily remote program directors who want to contribute meaningfully to promoting a more equitable, accessible, economically vibrant, and environmentally sustainable food system in Rhode Island. Applications for these positions will be accepted until they are filled, but those received before December 18 at 5:00 PM ET will receive preference.

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