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 Food Systems Finance Best Practices Guidebook
Linking development finance and food systems can be a daunting undertaking for any community. Research on the current ecosystem of food systems finance has positioned CDFA to identify key strategies for the path ahead in this work. The Food Systems...
California Rural Infrastructure Finance Guidebook
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...
CDFA Food Finance White Paper Series: Food Systems & Bonds
Researched and written by CDFA, this is the third white paper in a series examining the potential creation of a food systems asset class that supports the market growth of local and regional food systems. This paper focuses specifically on bond...
Financing P-3 Projects on a Tax-Exempt BasisMembers only Login
As budgets are stretched and new rules are created, it can be difficult to pull together funding for necessary infrastructure improvements and community facilities. John Egan from Frost Brown Todd presents case studies and explores proven approaches...
WHEFA 35th Annual Report 2014Members only Login
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority (WHEFA) highlights their 35th year, serving as conduit issuer in 24 financings totaling more than $794.6M. Bond financing benefitted 22 different borrowers in 17 counties, comprised of multi-site...
JEDA Annual Report 2014Members only Login
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) served as conduit issuer in 23 deals totaling nearly $826M , benefitting 18 different borrowers in 12 counties comprised of six multi-site health care systems, three public charter schools,...
Accessing the U.S. Capital MarketsMembers only Login
Sidley Austin produced this excellent primer for entities interested in accessing the U.S. capital markets. This resource provides an overview of securities regulations and laws, the offering process, compliance obligations, exempt offerings, a...
Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bond ProgramMembers only Login
Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) created a document to help promote their Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bond Program. IFA's program issues tax-exempt revenue bonds on behalf of privately owned solid waste companies that provide services to the...
Texas Summary of State Incentives & ProgramsMembers only Login
Texas released a summary covering 19 financial incentives and programs in place to bolster targeted industry growth. The report covers a broad range of tools including bonds, infrastructure, access to capital, innovation, renewable energy and more.
CPCFA Energy Financing Programs Members only Login
Michael Paparian at CPCFA and Saul Gomez with CAEATFA present to the Task Force on Clean Energy Bond Finance and explore California's energy financing programs from bonds to utilizing SSBCI funds for clean energy projects.
KB Compost Case StudyMembers only Login
Chris Burnham of the Development Finance Authority of Summit County and Kristi Eberhardt of PNC Capital Markets present this case study of bonds issued for an anaerobic digestive system.
PA Volume Cap Allocation BulletinMembers only Login
The Pennsylvania Dept. of Community & Economic Development published this bulletin revealing the state's 2012 tax-exempt bond allocation for small issues, agriculture, exempt facilities, education, and housing.
PA 2011 Year End Allocation ReportMembers only Login
The Pennsylvania Dept. of Community & Economic Development produced this year-end report covering private activity bonds subject to volume cap in the state. Issuance and carryforward are reported for industrial development, exempt facilities,...
SAFETEA-LU: Summary of Highway ProvisionsMembers only Login
This program analysis from the Federal Highway Administration provides a thorough review of provisions from the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). Private Activity Bonds, TIFIA, and...