CDFA will be accepting applications for all its programs for the 2026 calendar year on the below listed dates. All applications must be received by CDFA through its online grants management system (https://nhcdfagrants.org) by 4:00 PM for each deadline.
Visit CDFA’s website (www.nhcdfa.org) regularly for program announcements and workshop notifications. Sign-up to receive CDFA program news and updates by visiting https://nhcdfa.org/signup/.
CDFA’s Resource Hub (resources.nhcdfa.org/) provides detailed guidance for each of the programs. Those interested in learning more can also review a brief overview of CDFA’s resources to support community economic development projects across New Hampshire. If you have any questions regarding specific programs or application deadlines, contact CDFA at 603-226-2170.
Community Development Block Grant
Supports the development of viable communities by improving economic opportunities and meeting community revitalization needs, particularly for persons of low and moderate income. Resources are awarded directly to New Hampshire’s cities, towns, and counties, which often sub-grant the funds to a nonprofit or other entity conducting the project. Funding for the Community Development Block Grant program is provided to New Hampshire through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Housing and Public Facilities
Applications due Monday, January 26, 2026 and Monday, July 27, 2026.
Contact: Mollie Kaylor, Director of Housing and Community Development (mkaylor@nhcdfa.org)
Economic Development
Applications accepted on a rolling basis from January 1 to June 30, 2026. Open submission until funds expended.
Contact: Molly Donovan, Director of Economic Development (mdonovan@nhcdfa.org)
Microenterprise
Applications due Friday, February 6, 2026.
Contact: Molly Donovan, Director of Economic Development (mdonovan@nhcdfa.org)
Emergency
Applications accepted on a rolling basis from January 1 to June 30, 2026. Open submission until funds expended.
Contact: Mollie Kaylor, Director of Housing and Community Development (mkaylor@nhcdfa.org)
Planning
Applications accepted on a rolling basis from January 1 to June 30, 2026. Open submission until funds expended.
Contact: Mollie Kaylor, Director of Housing and Community Development (mkaylor@nhcdfa.org)
Tax Credit Program
Supports municipalities and nonprofits for specific community economic development projects or programs that show a high degree of community support, build partnerships, and leverage other funds. Grants made to organizations are in the form of tax equity. New Hampshire businesses support the selected projects, resulting in the nonprofit receiving a donation and the company receiving a 75 percent New Hampshire state tax credit against that contribution.
Applications due Friday, March 6, 2026. Information on registering for application workshops in January 2026 can be found here. Those needing grant writing assistance can access more information about resources available here.
Contact: Betsy McNamara, Consulting Director of Tax Credits (taxcredits@nhcdfa.org)
Capacity Building Program
Provides a one-time infusion of capital at a pivotal point in an organization’s development to strengthen organizational infrastructure, enhance existing programs or develop new capacity. The program builds organizational capacity to advance community economic development and infrastructure projects. Grants made to organizations are in the form of tax equity.
Applications due Friday, March 6, 2026. Information on registering for application workshops in January 2025 can be found here. Those needing grant writing assistance can access more information about resources available here.
Contact: Molly Donovan, Director of Economic Development (mdonovan@nhcdfa.org)
Clean Energy Fund
Low-interest loan and credit enhancement programs for businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities to finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, or other clean energy projects. Energy and project funding technical assistance is available.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis from January 1 to December 31, 2026. Open submission until funds expended.
Contact: Scott Maslansky, Director of Clean Energy Finance (smaslansky@nhcdfa.org)
Small Business Energy Audit Fund
Provides technical assistance and grants covering 75% of the cost of a comprehensive energy audit for agricultural producers and small businesses to assist in planning energy efficiency and renewable energy implementation projects.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis from January 1 to December 31, 2025. Open submission until funds expended.
Contact: Scott Maslansky, Director of Clean Energy Finance (smaslansky@nhcdfa.org)
Low-Moderate Income Solar Grant and Loan Program
Expand opportunities for New Hampshire residents with limited income to access the benefits of solar and other cost saving energy resources, through housing and community organizations who provide support to these residents. Funding includes grants and coordinated low-interest financing.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis from January 1 to December 31, 2026. Open submission until funds expended.
Contact: Scott Maslansky, Director of Clean Energy Finance (smaslansky@nhcdfa.org)
Recovery Housing Program
Pilot program deploying federal resources in New Hampshire to help increase the availability of stable, temporary housing to individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis from January 1 to December 31, 2026. Open submission until funds expended.
Contact: Mollie Kaylor, Director of Housing and Community Development (mkaylor@nhcdfa.org)
Predevelopment Loan Program
Loans up to $100,000 are available to help municipalities and nonprofit organizations prepare local development projects for funding and implementation. Eligible activities include studying the feasibility of a building renovation, gathering public input on a project idea, developing a business plan for a new facility or seeking planning and zoning approval.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis from January 1 to December 31, 2026. Open submission until funds expended.
Contact: Scott Maslansky, Director of Clean Energy Finance (smaslansky@nhcdfa.org)
Community Development Fund
Support the advancement of capital projects that invest in New Hampshire’s people and communities. By offering flexible financing capital, the fund aims to support the unmet community development finance needs of CDFA partners.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis from January 1 to December 31, 2026. Open submission until funds expended.
Contact: Scott Maslansky, Director of Clean Energy Finance (smaslansky@nhcdfa.org)
About the Community Development Finance Authority
The Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) is a statewide nonprofit public authority focused on maximizing the value and impact of community development, economic development and clean energy initiatives throughout New Hampshire. The organization leverages a variety of financial and technical resources, including the competitive deployment of grant, loan and equity programs. Those resources include New Hampshire state tax credits, federal Community Development Block Grant resources and the CDFA Clean Energy Fund. For more information about CDFA and its programs visit www.nhcdfa.org or call 603-226-2170.
