CDFA is excited to share that we're offering a training course discount for the upcoming Intro P3 Finance Course on May 5 and the Intro PACE Finance Course on May 6. Register for one course at full price and get a second one for 20% off.

In the coming weeks, Reps. Haley Stevens (D-MI) and Jim Baird (R-IN) will introduce the bipartisan Build to Scale Reauthorization Act of 2026. B2S, managed by the EDA, is the federal government's largest, most flexible pool of annual funding designed specifically for regionally designed innovation initiatives. Learn how to support this bipartisan legislation today.

The Love Your Block Program includes a two-year $270,000 grant for program implementation and staffing, focused on resident engagement, impact volunteering, and project management. This program includes the mini-grant competition, which serves as both a funding mechanism and an engagement tool by awarding $1,500–$5,000 in seed funding to residents and community partners to lead volunteer-driven neighborhood projects. Applications open through June 1, 2026.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Grant Program is offering grants of up to $20 million to support pre-disaster mitigation activities that reduce disaster losses, protect life and property from future disaster damages, and increase community resilience to natural hazards. The deadline to submit applications is July 23, 2026.

The NGDISM Grant program provides close to $1B in grant funding over five years, to improve the safety and efficiency of high-risk, actively leaking, or leak-prone natural gas distribution infrastructure. Grant funding may be used to repair, rehabilitate, or replace existing gas distribution pipeline infrastructure. Grantees may also acquire equipment intended to reduce incidents and fatalities and avoid economic losses. This is the final year of the program, with applications due May 22, 2026.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) established the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) competitive grant program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over 5 years, 2022-2026. The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries. Approximately $1 billion is still available for the next funding round, with applications due May 26, 2026.

FEMA announced more than $41.5 million in funding to Florida, Georgia and South Carolina for long-term projects that will make local communities more resilient to disasters. These awards are from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, which empowers states, local governments, tribal nations and territories to complete activities and projects that prevent, eliminate, or reduce disaster-related damage.

The Treasury Department said it has launched a review of certified Community Development Financial Institutions to look for potential violations of law or CDFI program requirements, signaling a new oversight push as the Trump Administration simultaneously seeks to sharply reduce funding for the CDFI Fund.

U.S. Transportation Department Secretary Duffy announced a $1.1B investment into improving safety infrastructure at railroad crossings to save American lives. The Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program or Crossing Safety Program focuses on crossing projects that improve the safety and mobility of people and goods, eliminate railroad crossings that are frequently blocked by trains, and educate communities on railroad crossings to save lives.

The Energy Administrative Assistant performs administrative tasks for the energy programs, which includes receiving and distributing mail, answering incoming customer inquiries, and sending status updates to clients. This position interacts with customers on a daily basis, including assisting clients in person, by phone, and by email. Client concerns must be received, handled, and addressed according to standard operating procedures, and if necessary, should be escalated to the appropriate managers for resolution.

This position maintains the existing Single Family portfolio consisting of 4,000 Mortgage loans worth over $309 million and Master Servicer for Down Payment Assistant (DPA) Loans and reports accurate and timely information regarding these loans to senior management for inclusion in bond disclosures, CDA's general ledger team, other CDA staff, CDA's Single Family Sub-servicer and Trustee.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on. In addition to contributing to learning & development programs, the successful candidate is also responsible for administrative and operational support within the HR function, including, but not limited to, onboarding and offboarding. This position will collaborate with the HR team to ensure work is completed as required. Resumes should be submitted to: jobs@investatlanta.com.

This position is for a Commercial Loan Processor who will play a critical role in managing loan files from application through closing, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance across all lending activities. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to support the end-to-end loan process, coordinate across internal and external stakeholders, and help deliver a seamless borrower experience. The Loan Processor will work under the supervision of the Director of Credit and collaborate closely with the Closing and Lending teams, while demonstrating strong independent judgment and ownership of their work.

The Credit Analyst will work under the supervision of the Director of Credit while exercising strong independent judgment and ownership over their work. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented and analytical professional to evaluate creditworthiness, structure loan recommendations, and manage a pipeline of credit requests. As a fully remote role, this position is best suited for a self-starter who is highly organized, dependable, and able to manage priorities independently while collaborating effectively across teams. The ideal candidate is a proactive solution finder who thrives in a flexible environment, demonstrates accountability, and consistently delivers high-quality work in a timely manner.

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