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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...
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New Community Conversations Series Launches Across New Hampshire
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Public Notice: 2025 Action Plan
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...
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New Housing Proposal Expands Existing CDFA Program
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...
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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...
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2025 Action Plan Consultation Meeting
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...
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CDFA Announces 2025 Application Deadlines
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...
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CDFA Tax Credit & Capacity Building Program Materials Now Available
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...
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State of New Hampshire Recovery Housing Program Performance Reporting
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...
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CDFA Invested $25.6 Million into New Hampshire Communities in State Fiscal Year 2024
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...
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CDFA Announces Series of Upcoming Workshops
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...
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New Hampshire Launches Training and Resource Library for Homeless & Housing Stabilization
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...
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