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SSBCI Small Business Opportunity Program Informational Webinar - March 26, 2024
On March 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury held an informational webinar on the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Investing in America Small Business Opportunity Program (SBOP). The webinar also had guest speakers from the...
IRS Guidewire N-24-32: Qualified Student Loan and Qualified Mortgage Bonds
This notice provides guidance for qualified student loan bonds to clarify certain requirements for tax-exempt bond financing for loan programs of general application approved by a State under § 144(b)(1)(B) (State Supplemental Loan programs). ...
CDFA Recognizes Amanda Frazier, DFCP
The Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) is pleased to announce Amanda Frazier, Vice President, Controller for LDK Ventures, in Sacramento, CA, as the newest graduate of the prestigious Development Finance Certified Professional (DFCP)...
CDFA Recognizes Shilvosky Buffaloe, DFCP
The Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) is pleased to announce Shilvosky Buffaloe, Principal Consultant for Consulting & Resources, LLC, as the newest graduate of the prestigious Development Finance Certified Professional (DFCP) program....
CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series: The Re-emergence of Bond Banks
During this installment of the CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series, panelists discuss the importance of bond banks, explore their roles, and focus on how they help communities move forward.
State Small Business Credit Initiative FAQs, Updated March 18, 2024
On March 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published an updated FAQ for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). The update provides clarity on conflict-of-interest standards.
Small Business Opportunity Program FAQs, Updated March 18, 2024
On March 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published updated FAQs for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Small Business Opportunity Program (SBOP).
SSBCI FAQs, Updated February 21, 2024Members only Login
On February 21, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published updated FAQs for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). The update provides an answer to the question: "How does Treasury identify CDFI Investment Areas for purposes of...
Bridging the Regenerative Agriculture Financing GapMembers only Login
This issue brief produced by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment examines the varying definitions of regenerative agriculture and details the three types of factors that make financing regenerative agriculture difficult: outdated...
USDA Equity Action Plan - 2023 UpdateMembers only Login
A groundbreaking report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Equity Commission features more than 60 recommendations designed to make policies affecting farming and rural America more fair. A few key recommendations include...
2024 RI Food System FactbookMembers only Login
The Rhode Island Food Policy Council has released a first-of-its-kind resource providing a data-driven assessment of the status of Rhode Island's food system, incorporating the best available research and data, and presenting information on the...
CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series: Exploring Bonds as the Foundational Financing Tool
During this installment of the CDFA Food Systems Finance Webinar Series, speakers explore the potential for leveraging this foundational financing tool to cultivate resilient and thriving local and regional food systems.
SSBCI Capital Program Reporting Guidance, Updated February 21, 2024Members only Login
On February 21, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published updated reporting guidance for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Capital Program.
CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series: Economic Development & Bond Finance
During this installment of the CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series, panelists share how communities can use bonds in conjunction with tax increment financing, federal legislative programs, and other development financing tools for...
SSBCI SEDI Reporting ClarificationMembers only Login
On February 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury clarified the State Small Business Credit Initiative's (SSBCI) socially and economically disadvantaged individual-owned (SEDI-owned) business reporting certifications. Treasury stated that...
CDFA Tribal Finance Webinar Series: Federal Funding for Tribal Communities
During this installment of the CDFA Tribal Financing Webinar Series, speakers from federal agencies discuss financing tools and programs available to tribal nations to promote community health, restore local economies, and protect our environment. .
U.S. SBA Small Business Size Standards Rule on Inflation AdjustmentMembers only Login
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) adopted the alternative size standard for its 7(a) Business and Certified Development Company (CDC/504) Loan Programs (collectively “Business Loan Programs”) and the statutory limits for contract size...
Finance for Resilience: An Overview of Risk Mitigation in Agricultural Systems for Farms, Lenders, and GovernmentsMembers only Login
This report, developed by the Croatan Institute in collaboration with the Meridian Institute, explores major on-farm, off-farm, and systemic risks that the agricultural industry faces and how finance can increase the resilience of those systems...
Investing in Regenerative Agriculture: Reflections from the Past DecadeMembers only Login
The SLM White Paper, Investing in Regenerative Agriculture: Reflections from the Past Decade, sets out the investment and environmental case for regenerative agriculture, while also highlighting the risks and challenges. It is an update to an...
Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 - Technical SummaryMembers only Login
On January 31, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. The bill now moves to the U.S. Senate. This resource provides a technical summary of the bill's provisions.
U.S. Department of the Treasury Provides SSBCI Quarterly UpdateMembers only Login
On January 31, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury provided a quarterly all-jurisdiction update for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).
U.S. EDA Regional Technology & Innovation Hubs Program OverviewMembers only Login
During the January 2024 State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) all-jurisdiction overview, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) presented a summary of the Regional Technology & Innovation Hubs Program.
CHIPS for America and Small Business OpportunitiesMembers only Login
During the January 2024 State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) quarterly all-jurisdiction call, the National Institute of Standards and Technology provided an overview of the CHIPS for America program and its small business opportunities.
SSBCI Small Business Opportunity Program FAQ, Updated January 24, 2024Members only Login
On January 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published updated FAQs for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Small Business Opportunity Program (SBOP).
2024 Franzini Fellowship Application Instructions
The Caren S. Franzini Fellowship was created to build leadership positions for women in the field of development finance. The Fellowship is open to women who have worked in the development finance industry for less than 10 years and must be employed...
State Small Business Credit Initiative FAQs, Updated January 19, 2024Members only Login
On January 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published an updated FAQ document for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). The update concerns questions about a jurisdiction's venture capital fund program.
CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series: Bond Market 2024 Forecast
During this installment of the CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series, panelists identify trends shaping national bond markets and discuss the economic opportunities to expect for local projects.
SSBCI Small Business Opportunity Program Application TemplateMembers only Login
On January 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury Published a draft template for the State Small Business Credit Initiative Investing in America Small Business Opportunity Program (SSBCI Investing in America SBOP).
Tax-Exempt Bond Financing for Middle-Income HousingMembers only Login
As housing costs have risen in the first part of the 21st century, American households have struggled to compete for high-quality housing near areas of employment. Many individuals and families in these areas do not earn enough to afford market-rate...
SSBCI Small Business Opportunity Program FAQsMembers only Login
On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document regarding the Small Business Opportunity Program (SBOP) under the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).
Community Reinvestment Act: FAQs Regarding SSBCI 2.0Members only Login
On January 8, 2024, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the State Small Business Credit Initiative 2.0 (SSBCI) based on the facts and circumstances presented in the...
CDFA-NASDA Foundation Socially Disadvantaged Farmers & Ranchers Access to Capital Toolkit
The CDFA-NASDA Foundation Socially Disadvantaged Farmers & Ranchers Access to Capital Toolkit is a set of best practice resources designed to provide practical assistance to communities looking to invest in socially disadvantaged farmers and...
CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series: Financing Childcare Facilities with Bonds
During this installment of the CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series, experts discuss challenges faced in financing childcare facilities and share examples of how bond financing can be used to support such businesses.
Treasury Releases 2023 Q3 SSBCI Quarterly ReportMembers only Login
The U.S. Department of the Treasury released the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Quarterly Report for the Third Quarter of 2023.
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit: Opportunities to Improve OversightMembers only Login
In this report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), research finds that the cost of projects using the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) varies widely and that there's minimal federal oversight. Currently, no federal agency has...
Noelle Sheets Named New CDFA Foundation Director
Noelle Sheets, CDFA Senior Director of Development, has been named the Director of the CDFA Foundation. Ms. Sheets is excited to take on this role at the CDFA Foundation and champion positive, equitable, and inclusive involvement within the...
State Small Business Credit Initiative Implementation for Tribal GovernmentsMembers only Login
On December 7, 2023, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) released a snapshot on its implementation of the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program with Tribal governments. To date, Treasury has received applications from...
NTIA Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
The TBCP is a federal program that provides grants to eligible tribal entities to expand access to and adoption of broadband service on tribal land and to promote the use of broadband to access remote learning, telework, or telehealth resources.
Updated SSBCI FAQs, December 4, 2023Members only Login
The U.S. Department of the Treasury Released an updated FAQ document for the State Small Business Credit Initiative on December 4, 2023.
Updated SSBCI Capital Program Policy Guidelines, December 4, 2023Members only Login
The U.S. Department of the Treasury released updated guidelines for the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Capital Program on December 4, 2023.
Credit Worth and Soil Wealth: An Environmental, Social, and Governance Analysis of the Farm Credit SystemMembers only Login
Croatan Institute and Self-Help announce the release of a major new collaborative report that explores leading challenges faced by the Farm Credit System – the largest lender in the agricultural sector. This new report documents leading...
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