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Federal Financing Programs Targeting Opportunity Zones

The White House Opportunity & Revitalization Council released a list of over 160 federal financing programs that give preference to projects located in Opportunity Zones.

Public-Private Partnership (P3) Procurement: A Guide for Public Owners Members only

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This Public-Private Partnership Procurement Guide (Guidebook) provides advanced guidance on procedures, issues, and considerations involved in public-private partnership (P3) procurement of surface transportation projects, with a focus on highway...

Renewing the National Commitment to the Interstate Highway System: A Foundation for the Future Members only

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Federal | Infrastructure Finance | U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT) | Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

As part of the FAST Act of 2015, Congress asked the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study of the actions needed to upgrade and restore the Interstate Highway System to fulfill its role as a crucial national...

Review of HUD Policy in Opportunity Zones Members only

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Federal | Opportunity Zones | U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)

Alongside Treasury's Second Tranche of Proposed Opportunity Zones Regulations, HUD is reviewing its existing policies, practices, planned actions, regulations, and guidance regarding HUD-administered programs and laws. This review aims to identify...

MOU Between the US EPA and the DHS FEMA Pertaining to State Revolving Fund Programs Members only

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Memorandum of Understanding between the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Regarding Coordination between EPA and FEMA Pertaining to State Revolving Fund...

NMTC Program Award Book CY 2018 Members only

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Community Development | Federal | Tax Credits | Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) | U.S. Dept. of Treasury

The CDFI Fund awarded 73 community development entities $3.5 billion under the 2018 allocation round of the New Markets Tax Credits program. The recipients are located in 35 states also including Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.

U.S. Department of Energy Loan Program's Office Members only

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Edward Rios from the Department of Energy provides an overview of the financing programs offered through the Loan Programs Office at the 2019 CDFA Federal Policy Conference.

Round Two of Proposed Regulations for Opportunity Zones

Federal | Opportunity Zones | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | U.S. Dept. of Treasury

On April 17, 2019, the Department of the Treasury released its second round of proposed regulations on Opportunity Zones.

An Overview of Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities Members only

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This Congressional Research Service (CRS) In Focus outlines the structure, activities, and recent funding, for each Federal Regional Commission or Authority.

New TEFRA Regulations for Qualified Private Activity Bonds Members only

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Bond Finance | Federal | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | U.S. Dept. of Treasury

Beginning April 1, 2019, issuers of qualified private activity bonds will be governed by a new set of TEFRA regulations (the Final TEFRA Regulations). The Final TEFRA Regulations, which stem from the Treasury Department’s 2017 Proposed Regulations...

Direct Federal Financial Interventions and Subsidies in Energy in Fiscal Year 2016 Members only

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This report—an update based on Fiscal Year 2016 data—continues a series of U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports on federal direct financial interventions and subsidies into energy markets. EIA assigns within-scope U.S. tax and direct...

FAQs about the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation Members only

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The BUILD Act of 2018 establishes a new agency—the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (IDFC)—by consolidating and expanding existing U.S. government development finance functions, which are conducted primarily by the Overseas Private...

Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves: 2017 Interim Report Members only

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Disaster Recovery & Relief | Federal | Infrastructure Finance | Redevelopment

The Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves: 2017 Interim Report by the National Institute of Building Sciences shares the results from the first of a multi-year project. The purpose of this new study is to help decision makers to build a mitigation...

Leveraging Multiple Federal Programs - Nee Plata Law Members only

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Jong Sook Nee with Nee Plata Law presents several case studies on how several federal financing tools can be utilized on a single project.

Leveraging Multiple Federal Programs - U.S. HUD Members only

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Bennett Hilley with the U.S,. Department of Housing and Urban Development presents on the various development finance tools they provide and how they could work with other federal tools.

Utilizing the HUD 108 Loan Program - FL Members only

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Sherry Howard with Palm Beach County, FL presents on several projects that have been completed through the HUD section 108 loan guarantee program.

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission WIFIA Loan Members only

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Federal | Infrastructure Finance | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Water Finance

A $699 million WIFIA loan will assist SFPUC in replacing its existing, outdated solids treatment facilities with new biosolids digester facilities. The new facilities are designed to produce higher-quality Class A biosolids, capture and treat odors...

Orange County Water District WIFIA Loan Members only

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Federal | Infrastructure Finance | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Water Finance

A $135 million WIFIA loan will assist the Orange County Water District in expanding its existing 100 million gallons per day (MGD) Groundwater Replenishment System to produce an additional 30 MGD drought-proof drinking water supply for its service...

Financing Urban Development – Infrastructure, Infill and Rehabilitation: Public Programs and Brownfield Financing

Charlie Bartsch from the Northeast Midwest Institute provides an overview of brownfield financing programs as presented during the 2005 CDFA Annual Conference.

Brownfield Tax Expensing Incentive Members only

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Brownfield Financing | Federal | Tax Credits | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Charles Bartsch talks about brownfields tax credits and how they can help finance economic development finance projects at the CDFA Annual Summit.

Brownfield Finance Strategies – Federal Resources to turn Brown Into Green Members only

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Charlie Bartsch explains the Federal financing tools available for Brownfield redevelopment in this presentation.

Financing Contaminated Property Transactions Members only

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This presentation by Charlie Bartsch provides a detailed discussion of many EPA programs, including assessment grants, tax incentives, and revolving loan fund grants.

Support Tools for Local Initiatives - Federal Funds for ED Members only

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Charlie Bartsch with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency covers a slew of federal financing programs available to support local economic development initiatives. Bartsch provides case studies and examples of how various programs can be applied...

Getting to the "Nuts & Bolts"Members only

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The various financing tools and approaches for brownfields redevelopment is described by Charlie Bartsch from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Brownfield Beginnings Members only

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Charlie Bartsch of the Environmental Protection Agency defines what brownfields are, and how to take advantage of the opportunities they offer.

Assembling Capital for Mixed-Use Development Members only

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Access to Capital | Economic Development | Federal | Legislative | Redevelopment

Abby Goldenfarb discusses unique development financing solutions for mixed-use development.

Florida Legislative Update Members only

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Access to Capital | Bond Finance | Economic Development | Federal | Legislative

Brian Hagan discusses the state's economic development finance climate, access to capital opportunities and prospect for economic advancement. In addition, Hagan also discusses what's going on in the statehouse and how the political environment on...

The Federal RRIF Loan Program Members only

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This report by Richard Sherman of The Seneca Group LLC provides an overview of the federal Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) loan program. The document reviews the purpose of and application process for the program and also...

Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) Bonds Members only

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Economic Development | Federal

Peter Mancauskas and Frederick Werner from the Federal High Administration presents on GARVEE Bonds.

Arizona Legislative Update & Market Watch Members only

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Economic Development | Federal | Legislative

Mark Collins discusses what development finance topics are being discussed in the statehouse, trends in issuance and performance, and how the political environment on Capitol Hill might affect the industry in Arizona, especially in Rio Nuevo.

Arizona Legislative Update & Market Watch Members only

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Federal | Legislative | Local Finance Program

Marcus Osborn discusses what development finance topics are being discussed in the statehouse, trends in issuance and performance, and how the political environment on Capitol Hill might affect the industry in Arizona.

Arizona Legislative Update & Market Watch Members only

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Economic Development | Federal | Legislative

Mark Reader discusses Arizona's economic development finance climate, access to capital, opportunities and the prospect for economic advancement. Reader also presents Trump's tax reform, a bond market update and improvement district studies.

NMTC Program Summary Report 2003-2015 Members only

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The CDFI Fund released a Summary Report and data collected on New Markets Tax Credit investments across the nation through fiscal year 2015. For the first time, the Summary Report categorizes all investments utilizing the North American Industry...

Federal Financing Solutions for Water Financing Members only

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Terry Louwagie from the U.S. Department of Agriculture presents on USDA programs used for water infrastructure development.

Historic Tax Credits Fact Sheet Members only

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Development Finance Toolbox | Federal | Historic Preservation | Tax Credits | U.S. Dept. of Treasury

This fact sheet on Historic Tax Credits (HTC) was produced by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency in July 2017.

State and Federal Development Finance Programs Members only

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Industry experts from around the state and from various federal agencies will discuss development finance programs and their potential to spur job creation and growth in the economic development industry.

Colorado Legislative Update Members only

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Dee Wisor discusses the state's economic development finance climate, access to capital opportunities and the prospect for economic advancement. In addition, find out what development finance topics are being discussed in the statehouse and how the...

Durango & Alamosa: Revolving Loan Funds at their Best Members only

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Durango and Alamosa are two model success stories for using targeted revolving loan funds to promote, create, and assist businesses in their communities. Patrick Waggoner, Justin Fazzari, and Kevin Wilkins showcase how some selected business...

Top 40 Significant Transportation and Water Infrastructure Projects Members only

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To highlight the benefits of infrastructure investment and its potential impact on the economy, Treasury, on behalf of the Build America Investment Initiative, commissioned a study identifying 40 proposed transportation and water infrastructure...

U.S. EPA: Office of Brownfields & Land Revitalization - Program Overview Members only

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Brownfield Financing | Federal

Slides from the Patricia Overmeyer presentation on programs in the U.S. EPA Office of Brownfields & Land Revitalization.

Administration Transition Paper: Unlocking Development Finance Capital in the United States to Create Jobs & Increase Private Investment

With the 2016 Presidential election finalized, the development finance industry is excited to move forward with recommendations and innovative strategies for unlocking access to capital. The ideas offered in this transition paper provide a roadmap...

New Markets, New Opportunities: Strengthening Local Food Systems and Organic Agriculture Members only

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The significant and transformative investments USDA has made in rural America since 2009 have strengthened our nation’s economy, our small towns and our rural communities. Today, two-thirds of rural counties have demonstrated job growth and...

Nicolo Pinoli, Public-Private Partnerships: A (brief) look at existing programs in Oregon Members only

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Nicolo Pinoli explained public-private partnerships in Oregon in relation to federal and state tax credit programs, loan programs and grant programs.

CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Post-Election Development Finance Landscape Members only

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This month’s CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series on the post-election development finance landscape featured Toby Rittner of CDFA, Eric Silva of North South Government Strategies, George Friedlander of George Friedlander...

DOE Best Practice Slides Members only

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Energy Finance | Federal | Recommended Practices | Special Assessment Districts | U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE)

Eleni Pelican of the DOE presented an updated version of the original DOE “Guidelines for Pilot PACE Financing Programs.”

Financing Improvements for Energy Efficiency in Ohio - Current Trends Members only

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Energy development is the fastest growing area of development finance nationwide. Caleb Bell (Bricker & Eckler LLP) discuss the financing mechanisms behind energy efficiency loans and bonds in Ohio.

State & Federal Financing Programs Members only

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Economic Development | Federal | Historic Preservation | State Finance Program | Tax Credits

While most development finance programs are available throughout the nation, there are several unique financing programs available at the state level as well. Bob Isaacson (MN DEED) discusses the past, present, and future of economic and community...

State & Federal Financing Programs Members only

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Naomi Lenz (USDA) discusses the USDA's programs related to rural development, housing, community facilities, utilities, energy, and more.

New Markets Tax Credit Public Data Release: 2003-2014 Summary Report Members only

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The CDFI Fund released data collected on New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) investments across the nation through fiscal year 2013. The CDFI Fund requires all Community Development Entities (CDEs) that have been awarded NMTC allocations to submit an...

Green Striping Bond Finance Members only

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Bond Finance | Federal | Green Finance

Diversity in the environmental asset class is suffering from high minimum issuance sizes and monitoring costs. Green striping could be the solution.