Linking development finance and food systems can be a daunting undertaking for any community. Research on the current ecosystem of food systems finance has positioned CDFA to identify key strategies for the path ahead in this work. The Food Systems Finance Best Practices Guidebook defines how traditional development finance tools can be used to launch and expand food and agricultural-related businesses and projects and create successful food systems finance programs at the local and regional levels.

Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE), a previously little-known financing mechanism for property owners and developers to access capital for new construction developments and substantial rehabilitation projects, is gaining popularity in the Dallas region, and growing rapidly throughout the country.

Nebraska was awarded two federal grants totaling nearly $5.6 million so the state can develop strategic plans to expand high-speed broadband service. The grants from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration went to Connect Nebraska which was formed to find broadband funding for the state.

Michigan Tech University is receiving more than $8 million of federal infrastructure funding to develop technologies and processes to recycle and reuse batteries from electric vehicles. The funding was awarded as part of a bipartisan initiative from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Private companies seeking to limit public broadband expansion into rural areas they serve or plan to serve may have to provide greater proof of service as part of a state board's revised objection process. The rule changes, set to be finalized in February, would likely affect the distribution of Washington's share of a $42 billion federal infrastructure program set to roll out next summer.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) requests public input by December 21, 2022, to inform how NRCS will fund the deployment of climate-smart practices on US farms, ranches, and forestlands through four Farm Bill conservation programs. NRCS is also requesting input on funding to quantify carbon sequestration and carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide emissions at the field scale.

The City of Fort Wayne New Markets Revitalization Fund, LLC (FWNMRF) will receive $45 million in NMTC allocation authority. Over 230 CDEs applied for New Markets funding from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, while only 107 were awarded an allocation. This is the fourth time that FWNMRF has been awarded, bringing its total tax credit allocation to $148 million.

U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, introduced the Fair Access for Cannabis Small Business Act to ensure that legally operating cannabis small businesses have access to loans and programs provided by the Small Business Administration (SBA).

NJEDA is seeking a closing officer who provides detailed and accurate review and preparation of basic to moderately complex legal documents regarding taxable and tax-exempt bonds; tax credit incentive programs; and a diverse portfolio of grant programs. Closes and manages activities related to bonds, all incentive and grant products.

This position independently manages bond-related post-closing matters including bond modifications; handles compliance efforts and inquiries on closed tax-exempt bonds to identify and control reputational and financial risk associated with NJEDA conduit bond issues. Mentors and trains less experienced staff. Serves as subject matter expert.

This position markets and promotes State and EDA products and services according to the department outreach plan. Promotes products and services focusing on small, women, minority, and veteran-owned business enterprises and entrepreneurs. Works directly with and proactively builds a robust network through outreach to businesses and organizations serving targeted businesses.

NJEDA is seeking a team lead who will lead a team of employees charged with credit risk and customer relationships on assigned portfolio of loans, guarantees and grants. The lead will also manage and service an assigned portfolio of loans, guarantees and grants, and ensure compliance of credit projects.

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