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CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series: Unlocking Capital for Native American Communities Members only

Tribal lands cover over 5% of the national land base, making Tribal nations the fourth largest state and some of America’s largest rural populations. The U.S. Constitution recognizes Tribal nations as sovereign governments, yet have a...

Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program - FDIC Members only

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Housing Finance | Tribal Finance | U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)

The Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program was created by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 to address the lack of mortgage lending in Indian Country. This brochure from the FDIC briefly reviews the background, purpose, and...

2019 HUD Healthy Homes Program - Descriptions of Awarded Projects

Community Development | Housing Finance | Social Finance | Tribal Finance | U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)

On September 30, 2019, HUD awarded more than $314 million to 77 state and local government agencies and more than $5 million in six tribal communities to identify and address home health and safety hazards. This document is a description of each...

Designing and Operating Homeownership Programs on Tribal Lands Members only

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The purpose of this guide is to offer tribal leadership in New Mexico with a comprehensive overview of the steps required to create homeownership programs on reservation land, with a particular focus on the mortgage lending process.

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.

Agricultural Lending: Credit to Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Is Limited Members only

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Can women and minorities get the loans they need to buy and operate farms? According to USDA survey data, these "socially disadvantaged" farmers and ranchers get a disproportionately small share of farm loans. More detailed information isn’t...

e-Connectivity at USDA: Broadband Resources for Rural America

This toolkit presents USDA programs and resources that support broadband e-Connectivity. It aims to help customers navigate the agencies within USDA to find the opportunity that best fulfills their connectivity needs. From grants and loans, to...

Brownfields: Properties with New Purpose Members only

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Access to Capital | Brownfield Financing | Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs) | Tribal Finance | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

EPA’s Brownfields Program provides direct funding for brownfields assessment, cleanup, revolving loans, environmental job training, technical assistance, training, and research. To facilitate the leveraging of public resources, EPA’s Brownfields...

USDA Report on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity 2019 Members only

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On April 25, 2017, the President of the United States established the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity through Executive Order 13790. The purpose and function of the Task Force was to identify legislative, regulatory, and...

Financing Native Nations: Access to Capital Markets Members only

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One-third of reservation-based Native Americans fall below the poverty line, and the nations governing these reservations, unable to spur economic development, struggle to provide even the most basic services. Yet, despite their difficulty in...

Financing Native-owned Business Members only

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The U.S. Department of the Interior provides steps and answered questions about financing a tribal or native-owned business.

Access to Capital and Credit in Native Communities Members only

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This document, “Access to Capital and Credit in Native Communities: A Data Review” (Data Review) begins to answer the questions: Where does Native America stand now in terms of capital and credit access? What has been the effect of new action and...

IRS Provides Guidance on Refinancings of Tribal Economic Development Bonds Members only

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

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on May 22, 2019, issued much awaited guidance in Notice 2019-39. This Notice allows for refinancings or refundings by Native American tribal governments of Tribal Economic Development bonds and loans (TEDs) without...

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.

Overview of Federal Housing Assistance Programs and Policy Members only

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Today’s federal housing assistance programs fall into three main categories: rental housing assistance, assistance to state and local governments, and assistance for homeowners. This 2019 Congressional Research Service report provides an overview of...

Tribal Economic Development Bonds - An Executive Summary for Tribal Leaders Members only

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Bond Finance | Economic Development | Tribal Finance | Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | U.S. Dept. of Treasury

The NIJC produced this helpful executive summary of Tribal Economic Development Bonds for tribal leaders.

Opportunity Zones on Tribal Land Members only

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Opportunity Zones | Tribal Finance

Financing for Workforce Housing Members only

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Marcos Ysmael discusses the workforce housing movement in Arizona, presents different financing tools for that can be assembled to address the gap needed to make workforce housing available, and presents some completed workforce housing case studies.

Access to Capital for Native Communities in Arizona Members only

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Clint Kaasa discusses how the USDA provides financing programs and strategies for Native communities in Arizona and considers how to leverage the available capital for even greater investment.

Access to Capital for Native Communities in Arizona Members only

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Joan Timeche discusses financing programs and strategies for Native communities in Arizona and considers how to leverage the available capital for even greater investment.

The North Carolina Rural Center Members only

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Barry Ryan discusses what The Rural Center is doing to support rural economic development in North Carolina.

USDA Programs in the Local Food Supply Chain Members only

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This chart from the USDA outlines the current federal financing programs which are available for each segment of the local food supply chain.

CDFA // BNY Mellon Webcast Series: 501(c)3 Nonprofit Financing – Healthcare, Education, Tribal & Community Facilities in the Crosshairs Members only

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This month's CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast , our expert speakers unlock financing for 501(c)3s to demonstrate the variety and depth of financial tools available to drive development in your community.

Designing and Operating Homeownership Programs on Tribal Lands in New Mexico Members only

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The purpose of this guide is to offer tribal leadership in New Mexico with a comprehensive overview of the steps required to create homeownership programs on reservation land, with a particular focus on the mortgage lending process.

EPA Brownfields Funding in Support of Community Revitalization Members only

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Patricia Overmeyer of the U.S. EPA goes through the various funding opportunities available from the agency to clean up and redevelop brownfield sites.

Local and Regional Food Financing: An Introduction Members only

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Elanor Starmer and Jim Barham of the USDA share the many economic drivers that a local food system can bring to communities as well as the many tools and resources available from USDA.

Brownfields Case Study - Greenville, SC

This case study from Partnership for Sustainable Communities highlights a brownfield redevelopment project on the West Side of Greenville, SC that relied heavily on Brownfield Site Assessment Grants to identify reuse opportunities within the project...

Federal Resources for Sustainable Rural Communities Members only

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This guide to HUD, DOT, EPA, and USDA programs highlights federal resources rural communities can use to promote economic competitiveness, protect healthy environments, and enhance quality of life.

2013 Tribal Brownfields and Response Programs

This report highlights how tribes are using U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Program funding to address contaminated land in Indian country and other tribal lands. It also provides a historic overview of EPA’s Brownfields...

Florida's Brownfield Redevelopment Program

The presentation outlines the structure, objectives, and financing mechanisms behind Florida's Brownfield Redevelopment Program. The process of designating areas is also discussed, in addition to the benefits of the program.

CDFA-Stifel Webcast: Food Systems Investments Driving New Markets Members only

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The third installment of the CDFA-Stifel Rural Community Development Finance Solutions Webcast Series focused on how food systems investments can be used to drive other markets, benefitting the economy of small and rural towns throughout America.

Growing Investments in Local Food Systems Members only

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Tony Logan, State Director of Ohio Rural Development for the USDA, explains the importance of local and regionalized food systems, in addition to different finance mechanisms through the USDA that benefit local and regional stakeholders.

Financing Your Business in Oregon Members only

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This guide was developed by USDA Rural Development for existing and prospective rural business owners to identify and explain the many government programs and resources available in Oregon to help plan, develop and finance a business.

CDFI Fund Year in Review 2013 Members only

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Titled “Investing for the Future, One Community at a Time,” the report highlights a year of achievements for the CDFI Fund and the community development organizations it supports that focus on, among other things, fostering business growth, job...

Strategies for Community Banks to Develop Partnerships with Community Development Financial Institution Members only

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The FDIC produced a resource guide, to help FDIC-supervised institutions meet community credit and development needs and receive consideration under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The purpose of the guide is to provide information that will...

Capital Magnet Fund Interim Impact Assessment 2014 Members only

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Through the Capital Magnet Fund, the CDFI Fund provides competitively grants to CDFIs and qualified nonprofit housing organizations to finance affordable housing activities as well as related economic development activities and community service...

Economic Development through Local Food Systems: Tools and Resources from USDA Members only

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Elanor Starmer, National Coordinator and Advisor of Local and Regional Food Systems, shares the many tools from USDA for financing food systems.

Treasury Department Fact Sheet: Tribal Economic Development Bonds Members only

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

This Treasury Department Fact Sheet discusses the background and uses, authorized issuers, and more about Tribal Economic Development Bonds.

Guide to USDA Funding for Local and Regional Food Systems Members only

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The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition begins this guide with a general overview of the USDA’s structure, followed by descriptions and details of 15 grants and programs that are relevant to local and regional food systems development. Each...

Funding for Food Systems: Four Colorado Stories Members only

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Rocky Mountain Farmers Union released this document highlighting four case studies of food and agriculture entrepreneurs. The report focuses on their various successes and failures accessing capital and expanding their businesses.

2013 USDA Progress Report: Nebraska Members only

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This progress report from the USDA takes a look over the 2013 performance of rural development programs in the state.

USDA Rural Development: 2013 Progress Report Members only

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The 2013 USDA Rural Development Progress Report highlights how investments have helped rural communities and entrepreneurs finance homes, business expansions, and economic development over the past year.

Financing Woody Biomass Facilities Fact Sheet Members only

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Bruce Crain & Alan Hodges discuss the various financing mechanisms available to entrepreneurs looking to establish a commercial biomass facility. The authors outline tools including: USDA loans, tax-increment financing, bonds, tax credits, and more.

USDA - Your Guide to FSA Farm Loans Members only

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USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) published this guide for people who need financial assistance starting, expanding, or maintaining a farm or ranch. FSA provides information on loan programs, requirements, and application process as well as links to...

Case Studies Analyzing the Economic Benefits of Low Impact Development and Green Infrastructure Programs Members only

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This report was prepared to help utilities, state and municipal agencies, and other stormwater professionals understand the potential benefits of their low impact development (LID) and green infrastructure (GI) programs. The objectives are to...

CDFI Fund's Capacity Building Initiative for Financing Healthy Food Options - Financial Resources Catalogue Members only

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The CDFI Fund‘s Capacity Building Initiative for Financing Healthy Food Options track was created to prepare community development financial institutions (CDFIs) to effectively deploy financial resources to healthy food projects benefitting...

USDA FSA Microloans Fact Sheet Members only

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U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Farm Service Agency created this fact sheet to help beginning, niche and family farm operations understand the Microloan (ML) program. The fact sheet provides information on program overview, eligible uses, application...

CDFI Fund Year in Review 2012 Members only

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury released the annual report for Community Development Financial Institutions Fund. The report showcases both accomplishments of programs at CDFI Fund as well as the tremendous impact that CDFIs are having across...

USDA Rural Development 2012 Progress Report Members only

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The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture released this report on rural development programs. The report contains program backgrounds and case studies of projects that have had transcending impacts on rural communities across the nation.

Financing Renewable Energy: Debt Sources Members only