Most resources in the ORD are available to CDFA members only. CDFA members should login with their CDFA Account at the top of the page to access the full set of resources. Non-members are encouraged to
CDFA Brownfields Financing Toolkit
The CDFA Brownfields Financing Toolkit provides communities with an easy-to-use, best practices resource on brownfields redevelopment. The toolkit brings together the best financing concepts and techniques to provide a comprehensive response to...
Infographic: Impact of CDFIsMembers only Login
This Infographic from Democracy Collaborative shows how community development financial institutions build community wealth. Community development financial institutions (CDFIs) provide credit and financial services to people and communities...
Innovations in MicrobusinessMembers only Login
CFED published this report on financing mirobusiness. This report offers an overview of the emerging models of practice, including lessons learned from our partners and similar efforts by other organizations.
New Markets Tax Credits Overview
Timothy Karp from Chase Bank provides insight on NMTC and how Chase can help the deal team transaction forward through the NMTC documentation process.
California NMTCMembers only Login
Beth Mullen with CohnReznick LLP explores the status of the California New Markets Tax Credit program and looks at how the program works.
Growing Investments in Local Food SystemsMembers only Login
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.
Sen. Coburn New Markets Tax Credits ReportMembers only Login
According to this report from Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK), New Markets Tax Credits results in hundreds of millions of dollars in lost revenue to the U.S. Treasury. Big banks and wealthy investors are accused of benefiting from a tax credit program that...
Financing Your Business in OregonMembers only Login
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 2013Members only Login
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...
NMTC Qualified Equity Investment ReportMembers only Login
This Report provides information on each entity that has not finalized all of its NMTC allocations, and it identifies, among other things, the total allocation amount received by each entity; the dollar amount of allocation authority that has been...
Colorado Enterprise FundMembers only Login
Many small businesses that are not able to receive traditional bank financing can get support through
Colorado Enterprise Fund. This case study demonstrates achieving growth through changing the staffing model.
Craft3 Merger Case StudyMembers only Login
Craft3 is a non-profit CDFI in the Pacific Northwest that provides loans and assistance to entrepreneurs, non-profits, individuals, and others that lack access to financing. This case study demonstrates growth through merging.
The Healthy Food Financing HandbookMembers only Login
The Healthy Food Financing Handbook by The Food Trust is intended to be a resource for community and economic development organizations seeking to increase the availability of nutritious foods and revitalize neighborhoods.
Creative Tax Credit Solutions
Tony Smith with S.B. Friedman provides an in-depth look at how New Markets Tax Credits are used, evaluated, leveraged and structured to impact community development in Illinois.
DevelopOhio Economic Incentives Toolkit
This guide from Bricker & Eckler and Argus Growth Consultants outlines the array of tools with which Ohio economic development practitioners can stimulate development to occur in their communities.
Solar and Energy Loan Fund (SELF) OverviewMembers only Login
The Solar and Energy Loan Fund is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and a certified CDFI which provides energy expertise and affordable financing to enable low-to-moderate income homeowners and small businesses to identify and make cost-effective...