This 2019 report from the Congressional Research Service (CRS) examines the the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program, which is operated by the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

On February 13, 2019, the American Broadband Initiative was launched with the release of the Milestones Report, detailing the Administration’s strategy to drive changes across Federal Agencies to identify and remove barriers to broadband access and...

During the second installment of the CDFA-ARI Rural Finance Webinar Series, we continued to explore what responses and resources are available to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on rural America.

During the first installment of the CDFA-ARI Rural Finance Webinar Series, we explored the immediate response and resources at the state, local, and national levels that local leaders can use to reduce the impact of this crisis.

This is a Summary of the Supplemental Appropriations included in the Senate's third COVID-19 Stimulus package, the CARES Act. More than 80% of the total $339.855 billion provided in the emergency supplemental appropriations goes to state and local...

Based on the input of our 500+ members, CDFA has developed a set of policy proposals that would allow state and local governments, through development finance agencies, to be immediate problem solvers that can help alleviate the extreme economic...

CALED knows from its work supporting economic development throughout California that infrastructure financing is a challenge for many rural communities. CALED collaborated with CDFA to develop this guidebook to meet the need for a resource to help...

This report provides financing strategies for the redevelopment of the Former Alaska Native Service Hospital in Anchorage, AK

"Moving America and the Environment Forward" is a House Ways and Means Committee statement of principles on how the committee wants to approach an infrastructure bill. It includes $760 billion of proposals.

This study by Summit Consulting and the W.E. Upjohn Institute finds that the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP) Program generates a substantial economic and financial return of...

This report provides financing strategies for the redevelopment of One Monument Square in Troy, NY.

Jim Hamilton presents U.S. EDA Data, Tools, and Technical Assistance for Economic Development

Fund recapitalization can come from many sources, including local, state, and federal governments or financial and philanthropic institutions. Depending on the source, there may be certain requirements that need to be satisfied when moving through...

Susan Brehm from U.S. Department of Commerce presents on Opportunity Zones in Conjunction with Federal Parners in Ohio during the Ohio Roundtable

This webinar, hosted by the EDA, provided info about the content of the 2019 Disaster Supplemental Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). It helped attendees increase understanding of eligibility and EDA’s application submission and review process,...

Designing the Revolving Loan Fund is one of the most critical aspects of the program process. The design process should be thorough and clearly defined to address the goals and objectives of the RLF while also clearly outlining the expectations of...

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

The varying size of Revolving Loan Funds leaves many organizations without the financial and staff capacity to effectively support all aspects of a lending program and building partnerships can enhance its effectiveness and impact. Key partnerships...

This RLF plan, produced by the Village of Rantoul, Illinois, was adopted in 2017.

Hundreds of Revolving Loan Fund programs exist nationwide that are underutilized and in many cases unknown to the business and development industry. Marketing the RLF is a critical component in operating a successful program. A RLF agency should...

Mitchell Harrison from the U.S. Economic Development Administration provides an overview of the capital access tools offered by the EDA at the 2019 CDFA Federal Policy Conference.

Hundreds of development finance programs exist at the federal, state, and local level. These programs have been created to address the financing needs of business, industry, real estate, housing, environmental and community development entities....

Staffing a Revolving Loan Fund requires a team of financial specialists and dedicated sources of revenue. In one approach – best for funds issuing a higher volume of loans – each team member is responsible for a different stage of the lending...

Revolving Loan Fund committees are essential to a program’s success. If properly leveraged, the RLF Committee can be a key resource in finding borrowers for your RLF program and making good decisions for sustainability of the fund. Many successful...

The Idaho Commerce, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, hosted an Opportunity Zones Forum.The forum discussed the Opportunity Zones Program and the Opportunity Zones located throughout Idaho. Additionally, participants...

Awarding the loan is just the beginning of a longer process. In order to be successful, RLF staff must maintain regular communication with the borrower and provide ongoing loan servicing. Many RLFs have found success in building partnerships with...

David Ives with U.S. EDA discusses the EDA's role in brownfields redevelopment.

Successful RLF programs always make every attempt to craft a good loan. Some businesses, though, will inevitably struggle to repay. How your fund handles loans and borrowers during this difficult period can help minimize losses and maximize...

The EDA Revolving Loan Fund Program helps small businesses access capital, especially when traditional lending institutions are not a good fit. The program allows for innovation, and many communities have designed their programs to meet the unique...

Managing a RLF is multi-faceted. Mike O'Donnell covers the skills that fund managers and support staff need, developing a policy manual, and identifying the role of the RLF Committee.

This application is for the Lehigh and Northampton Counties EDA Revolving Loan Fund.

This application is for the Lincoln Trail Area Development District EDA Revolving Loan Fund.

This application is for the Merced County, CA EDA Revolving Loan Fund.

This application is for the MIDAS Council of Governments EDA Revolving Loan Fund.

This application is for the Mississippi River Regional Planning Commission EDA Revolving Loan Fund.

This application is for the Montana Business Assistance Connection EDA Revolving Loan Fund.

This application is for the Monterey County, CA EDA Revolving Loan Fund.

This application is for the Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership EDA Revolving Loan Fund.

This application is for the Boonslick Regional Planning Commission EDA Revolving Loan Fund.

This application is for the Northeast Oregon Economic Development District EDA Revolving Loan Fund.

This application is for the Northern Kentucky Area Development District EDA Revolving Loan Fund.

This application is for the Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments EDA Revolving Loan Fund.

This application is for the Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission EDA Revolving Loan Fund.

This application is for the Port of Bellingham EDA Revolving Loan Fund.

This application is for the Region Nine Development Commission EDA Revolving Loan Fund.

This application is for the Rural Nevada Development Corporation EDA Revolving Loan Fund.

This application is for the South Central Ozark Council of Governments EDA Revolving Loan Fund.

This application is for the South Alabama Regional Planning Commission EDA Revolving Loan Fund.

This application is for the San Luis Valley Development Resources Group EDA Revolving Loan Fund.

This application is for the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency EDA Revolving Loan Fund.