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
Financing Resilient AgricultureMembers only Login
There are several existing agricultural lender initiatives that can inform the development of lending programs or products for resilient agriculture. This report derives five key lessons from these initiatives, including the need to understand the...
COVID-19: Comprehensive Recovery Strategy
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...
Review of HUD Policy in Opportunity ZonesMembers only Login
Alongside Treasury's Second Tranche of Proposed Opportunity Zones Regulations, HUD is reviewing its existing policies, practices, planned actions, regulations, and guidance regarding HUD-administered programs and laws. This review aims to identify...
NMTC Program Award Book CY 2018Members only Login
The CDFI Fund awarded 73 community development entities $3.5 billion under the 2018 allocation round of the New Markets Tax Credits program. The recipients are located in 35 states also including Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.
Orange County Water District WIFIA LoanMembers only Login
A $135 million WIFIA loan will assist the Orange County Water District in expanding its existing 100 million gallons per day (MGD) Groundwater Replenishment System to produce an additional 30 MGD drought-proof drinking water supply for its service...
Florida Legislative UpdateMembers only Login
Brian Hagan discusses the state's economic development finance climate, access to capital opportunities and prospect for economic advancement. In addition, Hagan also discusses what's going on in the statehouse and how the political environment on...
The Federal RRIF Loan ProgramMembers only Login
This report by Richard Sherman of The Seneca Group LLC provides an overview of the federal Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) loan program. The document reviews the purpose of and application process for the program and also...
Arizona Legislative Update & Market WatchMembers only Login
Mark Collins discusses what development finance topics are being discussed in the statehouse, trends in issuance and performance, and how the political environment on Capitol Hill might affect the industry in Arizona, especially in Rio Nuevo.
Arizona Legislative Update & Market WatchMembers only Login
Mark Reader discusses Arizona's economic development finance climate, access to capital, opportunities and the prospect for economic advancement. Reader also presents Trump's tax reform, a bond market update and improvement district studies.
NMTC Program Summary Report 2003-2015Members only Login
The CDFI Fund released a Summary Report and data collected on New Markets Tax Credit investments across the nation through fiscal year 2015. For the first time, the Summary Report categorizes all investments utilizing the North American Industry...
Colorado Legislative UpdateMembers only Login
Dee Wisor discusses the state's economic development finance climate, access to capital opportunities and the prospect for economic advancement. In addition, find out what development finance topics are being discussed in the statehouse and how the...
State & Federal Financing ProgramsMembers only Login
While most development finance programs are available throughout the nation, there are several unique financing programs available at the state level as well. Bob Isaacson (MN DEED) discusses the past, present, and future of economic and community...