CDFA is pleased to announce Rich Rodriguez, Finance Officer for Business Oregon, as the newest graduate of the prestigious Development Finance Certified Professional (DFCP) program. As a graduate, Mr. Rodriguez joins numerous others who have...

During this installment of the CDFA // BNY Development Finance Webcast Series, panelists provide an overview of these two new categories and illustrate how they might be better utilized in communities across the country.

The CDFA has announced its support for federal legislation to create a temporary federal tax credit that would encourage the conversion of vacant and under-utilized commercial properties into residential housing. The bipartisan bill (H.R. 9002/S....

During this installment of the CDFA-Bricker Webinar Series, speakers present the basics of how Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) and special assessments work and provide case studies highlighting how these tools can be paired to create more...

During this installment of the CDFA // BNY Development Finance Webcast Series, panelists discuss how social bonds can be used to provide low-interest loans to high-performing public charter schools to provide transformative educational opportunities...

Throughout the U.S., individual states offer unique tax credits and negotiated incentives to attract or retain business operations. Currently, there are more than 2,400 state and local incentive programs available. There are a variety of ways these...

This content refers to the state low-income housing tax credit programs - not the federal LIHTC program. The following chart is intended for summary purposes only. As state LIHTC programs vary widely, it is recommended that you gather complete...

Fourteen states provide Child Tax Credits to reduce poverty, boost economic security, and invest in children. States with fully refundable Child Tax Credits in 2024 are California, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New...

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC) are two of the most effective anti-poverty tools in the United States, helping to boost household economic security and incentivize work for millions of Americans each year....

The New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC Program) helps economically distressed communities attract private investment capital. This federal tax credit helps to fill project financing gaps by enabling investors to make larger investments than would...

CDFA proudly announces that Jamie Karl has joined our team as Senior Director of Advocacy & Government Affairs. Mr. Karl will be vital in advancing CDFA’s national development finance policy agenda. Mr. Karl will help shape CDFA's future direction...

Business Oregon is the state's economic development agency. The Business Oregon Commission oversees the agency's activities to ensure a coherent, integrated approach to economic development and a continuous policy direction that can transcend...

During this installment of the CDFA // BNY Development Finance Webcast Series, panelists discuss ESG principles, how they have impacted the bond market, what role they play in the larger financial market, and where they see those impacts continuing...

During this installment of the CDFA Tribal Financing Webinar Series, panelists explore how tribal communities are investing in affordable housing solutions that meet their residents’ unique needs.

Production methods such as regenerative agriculture are associated with climate adaptation and resilience. Such methods offer the best path forward to preserving long-term viability of an industry that is foundational to basic societal needs. From a...

The Strategy will help the U.S. meet its National Food Loss and Waste Reduction Goal, to halve food loss and waste by 2030 and contribute to achieving the National Recycling Goal to achieve a 50% recycling rate by 2030, as well as contribute to the...

During this installment of the CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series, experts highlight the innovative ways in which PACE programs are evolving to support the agriculture industry across the country.

During this installment of the CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series, panelists walk through the impact of rate hikes on yield and arbitrage and share best practices for managing these impacts.

During this webinar, CDFA and the U.S. EPA discusses the scope of the NOFO, applicant eligibility, potential project examples, and how to apply.

During this installment of the CDFA-Bricker Graydon Webinar Series, we explore the creative ways to use TIF and how to facilitate the successful financing of high-impact revitalization projects.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury published the SSBCI Guidebook: Communications and Media Relations to provide general communications best practices and how they could be applied to State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) programs in...

The Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA at www.cdfa.net) seeks a motivated, well-organized, and energetic individual to fill the position of Manager, Brand Strategy, Marketing & Communications. This position is critical to the continued...

The Climate Capital Guidebook aggregates current federal funding opportunities—including grants, loans, loan guarantees, and cooperative agreements—for small- and medium-sized companies, both start-ups and established businesses, focusing on clean...

During this installment of the CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series, panelists unravel the multifaceted dimensions of AI's role in the municipal market, potential advantages and challenges that arise from embracing AI, and its...

This notice modifies the existing domestic content safe harbor in Notice 2023-38, provides a new elective safe harbor for determining the domestic content bonus credit amounts under §§ 45, 45Y, 48, and 48E of the Internal Revenue Code, and requests...

On May 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published updated FAQs for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Capital Program. The update covers the Conflict-of-Interest Standards for Equity/Venture Capital Programs.

During this webinar, CDFA provides an overview of the Program, which includes applicant eligibility, use of grant funds, and intended Program outcomes. The webinar also provides a general overview of application submission best practices and an...

CDFA is proud to announce that Angie Page has joined our team as Chief Innovation Officer. As Chief Innovation Officer, Ms. Page leads a team responsible for product and program ideation, creation, and development. She brings a wealth of expertise...

The CDFA Foundation is proud to announce the new CDFA Foundation Board of Directors, Toby Rittner, Brian Cooper, Kimberly Deardurff, Rich Frampton, Brenda Guess, Julia Phipps, Ruben Alonzo, and Mike O’Donnell. We are delighted to welcome new and...

During this installment of the CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series, panelists discuss how revolving loan funds can be used to support small businesses, entrepreneurs, and microenterprises to strengthen local and regional food systems. The...

The CDFA Foundation and the Council of Development Finance Agencies are honored to announce the 2024 Class of the Caren S. Franzini Fellowship. Congratulations Chris Armitage, Victoria Benson, Charity Karanja, Brooke Kessler, Crystal McLean, and Kay...

This notice provides additional guidance to clarify and amplify the procedures for the allocation of credits under Section 48C of the Internal Revenue Code regarding the qualifying advanced energy project credit program.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service released final guidance describing rules and definitions for transferrable tax credits/incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act. They will be published in the April 30, 2023,...

During this installment of the CDFA Tribal Financing Webinar Series, practitioners present strategies and highlight finance programs that are helping to increase access to capital and aiding the creation of successful small businesses.

During this installment of the CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series, panelists explore factors that contributed to the challenges these high-profile deals encountered and discuss best practices for development finance practitioners...