Community Development Block Grant Program

Fall 2025 Community Development Block Grant Virtual Training Series for Grant Administrators

CDFA will be hosting a series of virtual training sessions designed to support grant administrators and regional planning commissions in successfully navigating key topics related to compliance and federal requirements for the Community Development Block Grant Program. Each session will include a short presentation on the topic

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Register for the November 5 Community Development Block Grant Application Workshop

CDFA will be conducting a virtual workshop for organizations interested in applying for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds or learning more about the program. The workshop is encouraged for grant administrators, grantees and any projects that intend to apply for the following programs: Housing, Public Facilities,

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State of New Hampshire Recovery Housing Action Plan Amendment and Public Comment Period

New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority has drafted an amendment to the current Action Plan for New Hampshire’s Pilot Program to Help Individuals in Recovery from Substance Use Disorder Become Stably Housed, or Recovery Housing Program. The Recovery Housing Program was authorized under Section 8071 of the

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CDFA Announces $3.2 Million in Community Development Block Grant Awards to New Hampshire Communities

Resources to Support Housing, Public Facilities and Economic Development Initiatives throughout the State (Concord, N.H.) – The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) has awarded $3.2 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to New Hampshire communities. These critical resources will support housing, public facilities

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Governor Kelly Ayotte Proclaims April 21 – 25 as Community Development Week in New Hampshire

Governor Kelly Ayotte has recognized April 21 – 25, 2025 as Community Development Week in New Hampshire. The proclamation underscores the significant impact of federal Community Development Block Grant resources within communities across New Hampshire. This marks more than fifty years of the Community Development Block Grant

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The Importance of Planning Grants

The Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) operates a comprehensive ecosystem that has supported the development of community-driven projects across New Hampshire for over 40 years. This ecosystem is structured into several phases – Concept Initiation, Planning and Development, Implementation, and Community Engagement – each playing a crucial

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Town of Gorham Awarded $500,000 to Support Expansion of Gorham Community Learning Center

Federal Community Development Block Grant Resources to Help Increase Access to Quality Child Care in the North Country (Concord, N.H.) – The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) has awarded $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the Town of Gorham to support the Gorham

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Impact of Community Development Block Grant Resources in New Hampshire

The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) deploys federal Community Development Block Grant resources from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development towards impactful projects across New Hampshire. CDFA has been committed to strengthening New Hampshire communities for more than forty years. “Dedicating resources to

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CDFA Announces $3.4 Million in Community Development Block Grant Awards to New Hampshire Communities

Resources to Support Housing and Public Facilities Initiatives throughout the State (Concord, N.H.) – The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) has awarded $3.4 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to New Hampshire communities. These critical resources will support housing and public facility projects

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