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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...

CDFA and New Hampshire Humanities Invite Granite Staters to Engage in Discussions on Community, Resilience, and Belonging CONCORD, N.H. — The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) and New Hampshire Humanities (NHH) are launching a series of Community Conversations across six New Hampshire locations...

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...

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...

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...

The agencies that administer New Hampshire’s federal funds of Community Development Block Grant (CBDG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and Housing Trust Fund (HTF) are having a public hearing for input into the activities that will be federally funded for the...

State House Hearing Testimony Reinforces Efficiencies, Community Impact and Business Support Today the New Hampshire Senate Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously in favor of a new legislative proposal to aid the housing crisis by expanding available resources in a proven community development program. Senate...

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...

The agencies that administer New Hampshire’s federal funds of Community Development Block Grant (CBDG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), HOME- American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) and Housing Trust Fund (HTF) are having a consultation meeting for input into the activities that will...

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...

Below please find information and resources related to CDFA’s Tax Credit and Community Economic Development Capacity Building Programs, including program guidance, grant writing assistance and how to register for upcoming webinars. “ARE CDFA TAX CREDITS RIGHT FOR YOUR PROJECT?” WEBINAR RECORDING CDFA recently held a...

The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority has prepared performance reports for New Hampshire’s Pilot Program to Help Individuals in Recovery from Substance Use Disorder Become Stably Housed, or Recovery Housing Program (RHP). The Recovery Housing Program was authorized under Section 8071 of the SUPPORT for...

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...

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...

Individuals, families, and youth experiencing unsheltered homelessness are at a higher risk of developing a disabling condition and falling into chronic homelessness than sheltered residents. With housing pressures continuing to escalate in New Hampshire (NH), it’s crucial for professionals and community members to stay informed...

Easterseals NH recently held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate this important milestone in the development of Champlin Place, a 65-unit affordable housing community in Rochester for individuals 62 years of age or older. The Champlin Place community will provide critical supportive housing for older adults...

Waypoint recently unveiled its new Rochester Youth Resource Center on October 24. The new facility will connect youth to services at a critical point in their lives, which can make all the difference in their future, and fills a significant gap in New Hampshire’s safety...

Concord, NH – March 10, 2020 – The New Hampshire CDFA is pleased to announce that it has hired Jacqueline Matthews as its new Data Capacity Manager. Jacqueline will be responsible for the CDFA’s data systems. Her work will be critical to track community needs...

Concord, NH – March 12, 2020 – Kirsten Scobie, formally with Tillotson Funds of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation and now an independent consultant to help the CDFA with its work with non-profit agencies. Kirsten will serve as a Reviewing Fellow and help the CDFA...

For immediate release March 19, 2020 Contact: Shelley Hadfield, Director of Housing and Community Development Shadfield@nhcdfa.org (Concord, NH) – The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) received information that the Fiscal Year 2020 final spending bill which Congress passed in December 2019 includes $25...