Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank announced the first 10 grant awards for the Community Project Assistance Fund to support engineering, stormwater improvements, wastewater management plans, and community resilience projects across the state. The Bank created the Community Project Assistance Fund to help communities get key infrastructure projects off the ground with initial planning and technical assistance. The awarded municipalities include: Jamestown, Lincoln, Middletown, Newport, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Scituate, Smithfield, South Kingstown, and West Warwick.

Join us for CDFA's first Opportunity Zones Networking Circle Forum on December 11. These sessions offer a space for open conversations, peer learning, and shared problem-solving, guided by experienced Ambassadors who lead the discussion and help keep the conversation going between meetings. Regardless of your level of OZ knowledge, you will gain practical insights, hear what is working in other communities, and expand your network. Networking Circle Forums are exclusively available to CDFA members as a member benefit; register or join CDFA today!

EJF Capital LLC, a global alternative asset management firm with approximately $5.6 billion of assets under management, and Chartwell Residential, a firm specializing in the development and construction of high-quality multi-family and single-family residential development projects, announced the close of an $80 million loan from Prime Finance for The Samara, a 377-unit, 5-story multifamily property located in Nashville's Metrocenter neighborhood.

Presented in partnership with Grow America, the Intro Opportunity Zones Finance Course will bring together program designers, fund managers, community leaders, investors, and policy experts to share strategies for attracting zone investments and maximizing Opportunity Zones 2.0. The course will also cover key legislative updates, including enhanced bonus depreciation provisions, new zone designations with an emphasis on rural areas, and other critical policy developments. Early bird rates end December 5—register today!

Maryland's DHCD awarded 9% LIHTC credits to two Enterprise Community Development projects: Rideout Heath in Columbia and Silver Spring United Methodist Church in Silver Spring. The projects will create nearly 300 affordable and mixed-income homes. SSUMC converts a historic church into 135 mixed-use units for residents at 30–80% AMI, while Rideout Heath replaces outdated housing with a 160-unit, all-electric, energy-efficient community.

McGuireWoods served as bond counsel to the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) in its first port revenue bond issue since 2016, an innovative $248.7 million financing that was named Southeast Deal of the Year by The Bond Buyer, the newspaper of public finance. The award-winning transaction enabled a first-of-its-kind lease amendment at Virginia International Gateway (VIG), securing a fixed-price option for the VPA to purchase the terminal in 2065. McGuireWoods' public finance team provided comprehensive legal guidance throughout the structuring, negotiation, and execution of the $248.7 million in Port Facilities Revenue Bonds.

The City of Margate is preparing to enter the municipal bond market with a water and wastewater revenue bond offering not to exceed sixty million dollars. The action comes as the City Commission considers a comprehensive resolution that establishes the terms of the Series 2025 Water and Wastewater Improvement Revenue Bonds and authorizes the negotiated sale of the debt to a team of underwriters led by Hilltop Securities.

The Housing Hub Colorado is a new statewide initiative launched by Governor Jared Polis and local partners, including the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), to streamline the application process for affordable rental housing tax credits and related public funds. As the first project of the Colorado Housing Consortium, it brings key agencies together and aligns timelines to reduce time and costs for developers. The program aims to accelerate the creation of affordable homes and strengthen Colorado's commitment to safe, stable, and secure housing for all.

KCDC is seeking its next Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a high-performing team dedicated to creating lasting impact in communities. From revitalizing residential neighborhoods to energizing commercial business districts, this position serves as a strategic and operational leader who works in close partnership with the CEO and the executive leadership team. This individual is responsible for attracting capital, leveraging the balance sheet and borrowing capacity, and ensuring strong financial policies, procedures, and reporting systems are in place. Applications are accepted electronically at kcdc.org. The position is open until filled with a first review of applications beginning December 19, 2025.

Business Oregon is looking for a Business Finance Manager (Grants, Loans, and Programs Manager 3). In this role, you will guide a 12-member Business Finance Team committed to supporting Oregon's diverse businesses. You will oversee a statewide commercial loan portfolio, make sound credit and lending decisions, ensure programs are accessible and responsive to business needs, and cultivate strong relationships with state and national finance partners. This position plays a key role in coordinating resources, balancing programs, and championing the success of Oregon's small businesses. Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM PST on 12/3/2025.

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During this session of the CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series, we explore how to navigate the complexities of combining multiple funding sources into a holistic financial model. We highlight the key players, networks, and frameworks in structuring successful food system financing deals, while discussing how partnership strategies can secure funding, mitigate risk, and maximize impact.

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