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Search Results: Federal
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U.S. Department of Energy Loan Program's OfficeMembers only Login
Energy Finance | Federal
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.
Treasury Releases Round Two of Proposed Regulations for Opportunity Zones
Federal | Opportunity Zones | U.S. Dept. of Treasury
The Department of the Treasury just released its second round of proposed regulations on Opportunity Zones.
New TEFRA Regulations for Qualified Private Activity BondsMembers only Login
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 2016Members only Login
Energy Finance | Federal | U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE)
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...
Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves: 2017 Interim ReportMembers only Login
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 LawMembers only Login
Federal
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. HUDMembers only Login
Federal | U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
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 - FLMembers only Login
Access to Capital | Federal
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 LoanMembers only Login
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 LoanMembers only Login
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
Bond Finance | Brownfield Financing | Federal | Infrastructure Finance | U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) | (more)
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 IncentiveMembers only Login
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.
Charlie's Tip for the Long "Brown" Summer: Federal Investment and Economic Development Tax Incentives for Brownfields FinancingMembers only Login
Brownfield Financing | Energy Finance | Federal | Green Finance | Redevelopment | (more)
Charlie Bartsch with ICF International looks at creative ways to finance brownfields redevelopment under tighter credit markets. The report looks at financing vehicles such as historic rehabilitation tax credits, new markets tax credits, energy...
Brownfield Finance Strategies – Federal Resources to turn Brown Into GreenMembers only Login
Brownfield Financing | Federal | Redevelopment | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) | U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) | (more)
Charlie Bartsch explains the Federal financing tools available for Brownfield redevelopment in this presentation.
Financing Contaminated Property TransactionsMembers only Login
Access to Capital | Brownfield Financing | Federal | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | Tax Credits | (more)
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 EDMembers only Login
Access to Capital | Bond Finance | Brownfield Financing | Community Development | Economic Development | (more)
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...
Brownfield BeginningsMembers only Login
Access to Capital | Brownfield Financing | Economic Development | Federal | Redevelopment | (more)
Charlie Bartsch of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency defines what brownfields are and how to take advantage of the opportunities they offer.
Getting to the "Nuts & Bolts"Members only Login
Access to Capital | Brownfield Financing | Federal | Local Finance Program | Redevelopment | (more)
The various financing tools and approaches for brownfields redevelopment is described by Charlie Bartsch from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Brownfield BeginningsMembers only Login
Brownfield Financing | Economic Development | Federal | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) | U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) | (more)
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 DevelopmentMembers only Login
Access to Capital | Economic Development | Federal | Legislative | Redevelopment
Abby Goldenfarb discusses unique development financing solutions for mixed-use development.
Florida Legislative UpdateMembers only Login
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 ProgramMembers only Login
Access to Capital | Federal | Infrastructure Finance
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) BondsMembers only Login
Economic Development | Federal
Peter Mancauskas and Frederick Werner from the Federal High Administration presents on GARVEE Bonds.
Arizona Legislative Update & Market WatchMembers only Login
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 WatchMembers only Login
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 WatchMembers only Login
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 2003-2015Members only Login
Community Development | Federal | Tax Credits | U.S. Dept. of Treasury CDFI Fund
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...
Historic Tax Credits Fact SheetMembers only Login
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 ProgramsMembers only Login
Community Development | Economic Development | Federal | Infrastructure Finance | Legislative | (more)
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 UpdateMembers only Login
Access to Capital | Economic Development | Federal | Legislative | Local Finance Program | (more)
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 BestMembers only Login
Economic Development | Federal | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)
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 ProjectsMembers only Login
Bond Finance | Economic Development | Federal | Infrastructure Finance | U.S. Dept. of Treasury | (more)
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 OverviewMembers only Login
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
Access to Capital | Agriculture Finance | Bond Finance | CDFA Original Research | Development Finance Toolbox | (more)
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 AgricultureMembers only Login
Agriculture Finance | Economic Development | Federal | Food Systems Finance | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)
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 OregonMembers only Login
Federal | Public-Private Partnership (P3) Financing | Tax Credits
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 LandscapeMembers only Login
Access to Capital | Economic Development | Energy Finance | Federal | Infrastructure Finance | (more)
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 SlidesMembers only Login
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 TrendsMembers only Login
Energy Finance | Federal | Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) | U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE)
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 ProgramsMembers only Login
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 ProgramsMembers only Login
Community Development | Federal | Rural Development | State Finance Program | U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)
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 ReportMembers only Login
Community Development | Federal | Tax Credits | U.S. Dept. of Treasury CDFI Fund
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 FinanceMembers only Login
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.
SSBCI: Summary of States Quarterly ReportsMembers only Login
Access to Capital | Federal | State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) | U.S. Dept. of Treasury
The US Department of Treasury has released its first 2016 quarterly report on state deployments of SSBCI funds.
U.S. Small Business Administration: Developmental Financing OptionsMembers only Login
Federal | Innovation Finance | State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)
Wayne Bell from the U.S. Small Business Administration speaks on financing programs in Oklahoma & Kansas through the SBA.
Breaking the Binary: Policy Guide to Scaling Social InnovationMembers only Login
Federal | International | Social Finance
"Breaking the Binary" outlines a set of 12 case studies in 10 different countries in which policies have been enacted to support the development of social enterprise and related impact investments (also referred to as social investment).
Sparking a Movement to Accelerate the Growth of Green Energy
Energy Finance | Federal | Green Finance | U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE)
Bryan Garcia, President & CEO of the Connecticut Green Bank, discusses green bank model and the programs and products of the Connecticut Green Bank.
Recent Trends in Tax-Exempt Bond FinanceMembers only Login
Bond Finance | Federal
Chris Burnham of the Development Finance Authority of Summit County in Ohio shares some recent trends in bond issuances that the agency has experienced.
Energy Investment Partnerships Guide: How State and Local Governments Are Engaging Private Capital to Drive Clean Energy Investment
Energy Finance | Federal | Green Finance | U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE)
The United States Department of Energy released the Energy Investment Partnerships Guide, a technical document authored by the Council of Development Finance Agencies that examines how state and local governments can leverage private capital to...
Building & Utilizing the Development Finance ToolboxMembers only Login
Access to Capital | Bond Finance | Development Finance Toolbox | EB-5 Visa | Economic Development | (more)
Toby Rittner of CDFA teaches the development finance toolbox approach for the Fundamentals Course including bedrock tools, targeted tools, investment tools, access to capital lending tools, federal support tools, and how to implement these...
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