Join us for CDFA's TIF Networking Circle Forum, sponsored by Stifel. These are quarterly, hour-long virtual meetups designed to connect professionals working with Tax Increment Financing (TIF). These member-exclusive sessions offer a space for open conversation, peer learning, and shared problem-solving, guided by experienced Ambassadors who lead the discussion and help keep the conversation going between meetings. Whether you're exploring your first TIF deal or managing an active portfolio, you'll gain practical insights, hear what's working in other communities, and expand your network. The inaugural session is on August 21 at 1:00 PM Eastern. Register today!

The New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program has reached a historic milestone. After 25 years of proven success, permanency is finally here. Contained in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which President Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025, was a provision that makes the NMTC permanent at $5 billion in annual allocation authority. This isn't just another extension—it's the permanency that advocates have fought for, and the program stability that communities deserve.

An amended Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $54.2 million is now available in no-match grants on a first-come, first-served basis for transportation projects in rural and tribal communities. This NOFO has a set-aside of $20 million for Tribes and combines program funds from Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025. Applications will be accepted beginning September 8, 2025, at 2 PM EST, via an online application portal.

The Environmental Protection Agency is considering terminating its $7 billion Solar for All program that was designed to bring renewable and affordable energy to low-income communities, two sources confirmed to CBS News. The Solar for All program provides funding to 60 grant recipients who plan to create or expand existing low-income solar programs, with the goal of enabling 900,000 households across the country in disadvantaged communities to utilize solar energy to reduce their home energy bills. If the EPA is ultimately successful, then most recipients will have lost years of work across the country to help low-income households.

The California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (IBank) board of directors approved $11 million in loan financing for the City of Del Mar for a project that will move utility lines underground, lowering maintenance costs and reducing fire risks currently related to above-ground utilities.

The Economic Development Coordinator performs a variety of administrative, technical and professional functions in preparation of economic and community development plans, programs and services. Assist businesses with local and state permitting processes and will provide research, as needed, for special town development projects. The Economic Development Coordinator position may perform a variety of duties within the Office of Economic Development including administrative, technical, financial and/or other professional functions in preparation of economic and/or community development plans, programs, projects, finances and/or services. May assist businesses with local and state permitting processes and may perform research and/or analysis as needed for management ad-hoc requests, presentations and projects under consideration. Applications close August 19.

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