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 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
Read more →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
Read more →The Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) will be accepting applications for all its programs for the 2025 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)
Read more →Celebrates Statewide Impact on Housing, Community Centers, Small Businesses and Child Care at Governor and Council Breakfast CONCORD – The Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) made 117 investments in community-based projects, infusing $25.6 million into community development, economic development, and clean energy projects throughout New Hampshire in
Read more →The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority will host a series of virtual webinars for organizations interested in learning more about resources available to support your local community economic development project. If you are interested in a program but cannot attend the webinar live, please register as we will
Read more →The Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) will be accepting applications for all its programs for the 2024 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)
Read more →The Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) will be accepting applications for all its programs for the 2023 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)
Read more →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 $3.75 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to New Hampshire communities. These critical resources will support housing, public facility
Read more →The Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) made 145 investments in community-based initiatives and organizations, infusing more than $20 million into community development, economic development and clean energy projects throughout New Hampshire in State Fiscal Year 2021 (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021). Investment of these resources
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