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.

The federal NMTC program is a staple in the economic development community. The program's history, goals, guidelines and structure are given a breakdown here in a presentation by Cam Turner with United Fund Advisors.

John Saris with Business Oregon gives a brief overview of the legislation behind Oregon's NMTC program, along with some numbers and recommendations.

Business Oregon's version of NMTCs are described here by Richard Montgomery with Enhanced Capital Partners, Inc.

Neil Kimmelfield with Lane Powell PC shared this graphic to help represent the relationships between involved parties in a NMTC deal.

SB Friedman created a New Markets Tax Credit Program resource guide to help interested parties understand the fundamentals of the program, basic financing structure, leverage model and more.

The Carsey Institute conducted a detailed analysis of a large sample of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) on issues of capitalization, liquidity and portfolio, and risk management by CDFIs from 2005-2010.

David Evans with Commonwealth Cornerstone Group explains New Markets Tax Credits with project characteristics, trade language and illustrative examples.

This paper captures lessons from 10 case studies of CDFIs around the country and explores ways CDFIs may grow and extend their reach to millions of unserved and underserved communities.

Wells Fargo presents a program overview of federal New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs) during the 2013 ULI Conference. The presentation topics include: a basic overview, utilizing NMTCs to benefit borrowers, basic deal structures, 'cost' of a NMTC deal,...

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...

This flyer provides an overview of Oregon's New Markets Tax Credit program, including who may apply and the structure of the credit.

This case study from Self-Help demonstrates how New Market Tax Credits have leveraged private investment and created catalytic impact in a previously disinvested, low-income community in Durham, North Carolina.

The Opportunity Finance Network provides a snapshot of CDFI-related policy activity at the state level during 2012. The report includes analysis and information on legislative trends, State New Markets Tax Credit programs, and the State Small...

The U.S. Department of Energy has released a guide to financial resources for clean energy to serve state, local and tribal leaders seeking to build a robust, clean energy economy. This guide provides a snapshot of the federal finance facilities...

This Insights report describes the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program and the major considerations banks may need to address when using the tax credits to support community and economic development activities. The report examines the primary...

Brian Farnen with Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA) discusses the organization's clean energy inventive programs. Farnen demonstrates the array of programs the green bank is able to offer, that are rare within the traditional...

Dafina Willams with Opportunity Finance Fund shares insight to the relationship between CDFIs and food systems financing and how CDFIs are leveraging significant investment in low-income, disadvantaged communities across America. Williams highlights...

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...

U.S. Treasury released data collected on New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) investments across the nation through fiscal year 2011. The CDFI Fund requires all CDEs that have been awarded allocations to submit an annual report detailing how they invested...

Heather Hood with Enterprise Community Partners discusses a variety of public and private sources for community investment projects. Hood assesses Social Impact Bonds, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, land-use planning, California investment funds,...

Daniel McRae of Seyfarth Shaw provides information on the resources which are available for energy projects throughout the country including bonds, tax credits, public-private partnerships, EB-5, and much more. McRae explains the benefits of...

Drew Marlar and Leslie Powell of Kutak Rock cover access to capital tools to drive business and industry investment throughout the state of Georgia with a primary focus on the CDFI Fund Bond Guarantee Program and New Markets Tax Credit programs.

The 2013 Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs investment policy applies to all investments, including both direct investments and investments that are subject to trust indentures created and supplemented in connection with bond issuance...

Tony Smith from S.B. Friedman & Company explains how NMTCs can support industrial, community and commercial development in low-income areas. Smith breaks down program requirements, deal structuring, eligibility, historical data and more.

Urban Manufacturing Alliance takes an in-depth look at the Industrial Revenue Bond Program and makes a number of key findings and recommendations. This brief also examines other popular tools being paired with IRBs, state volume cap, and urban...

The U.S. Department of the Treasury held an informational session covering the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program. The session included an introduction and overview of regulations and financial structure, bond issuance, repayment and relending, eligible...

The California Financial Opportunities Roundtable (CalFOR) created this document encompassing all the access to capital financing tools available in California. CalFOR identified opportunities and developed recommendations for leveraging existing...

Annette Stevenson with Novogradac & Company discusses how to determine where and when projects should consider utilizing federal and state NMTCs. Stevenson also presents elements that give NMTC applications a greater chance for approval.

Novogradac & Company published this document as a companion to their NMTC Basics workshop. The resource is tremendously helpful as it reviews program background, definition and application process. Furthermore, CDEs, QEIs, QLICIs, QALICBs,...

Chris Burnham with the Development Finance Authority of Summit County covers both tax-exempt bonds and Ohio New Markets Tax Credits. Burnham shows where bond financing has made an impact in Summit County. Furthermore, Burnham discusses the...

Radhika Reddy with Ariel Ventures provides examples of deal structuring with and without leverage. Furthermore, Reddy shows a net benefit analysis given the different scenarios.

This presentation from Atlanta Development Authority demonstrates financing tools available to take advantage of redevelopment opportunities. Additionally, case studies and deal structuring is provided for Tax Assessment Districts and New Markets...

Wayne County Economic Development Growth Engine created this brochure to highlight their economic expansion and attraction programs. Various areas of business incentives are covered as well as state and local specific programs.

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...

Atlanta Emerging Markets compiled a concise overview of the New Market Tax Credit Program. The funds can be used for a variety of projects, loans, operating and capital costs.

The California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development released this guide to detail the many investment opportunities that exist in California. The guide covers a wide range of programs from federal to local.

2 sided flyer from NFF, Enterprise, and Chase promoting the use of New Market Tax Credits to help finance Federally Qualified Health Center Facility Expansions.

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.

Thomas Giblin from Nixon Peabody and Charles Rhuda at Novogradac & Co explain housing and energy tax credits separately, and how they can be combined to catalyze renewable energy developments.

Deborah DeMasi at Nixon Peabody covers sources of debt, specifically DOE and USDA loans, loan guarantees, and grants.

Clio Andris at National Association of Home Builders produced this document which explores some innovative ways to finance a school building or renovation project.

The NMTC Coalition released this all-encompassing report on the significant impact of NMTCs on communities throughout the country. The report consists of more than 90 pages of detailed case studies.

One of the most sought-after tax credits, the NMTC has proven to be a critical financing mechanism for economic development projects in low-income communities across the country. During this webcast, Steve MacDonald from the National New Markets...

One of the most sought-after tax credits, the NMTC has proven to be a critical financing mechanism for economic development projects in low-income communities across the country. Tax credits already awarded in previous rounds will still be...

Jason Rittenberg and Erin Tehan present the CDFA Excellence in Development Finance Awards that recognize outstanding development finance programs, agencies, leaders, projects, and success stories.

Finance Fund worked with Kent State University Foundation and Pizzuti Companies to deliver $9M in New Market Tax Credits to help finance the first phase of a $100M project in downtown Kent.

The New Markets Tax Credit Coalition released this report on a decade of economic activity catalyzed by the NMTC program. Analyses cover projects, jobs, tax revenue, and return on investment.

Development finance is the heart of economic, energy, infrastructure, technology, and environmental development. Without core financing tools, such as bonds, TIF, tax credits, and access to capital, development projects simply cannot move forward....

Telesis Corporation and NHT/Enterprise share details from their historic redevelopment project of Buckingham Village in Virginia.