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The Community Development Finance Authority has launched the New Hampshire Recovery Housing Program. The pilot program will be deploying approximately $1.96 million of federal resources in New Hampshire to help increase the availability of stable, temporary housing to individuals in recovery from a substance use...

The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Ian Hart as its new Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Mr. Hart will oversee the nonprofit’s finances, as well as technology, contracts, and human resources. “I am thrilled to...

A Monthly Meeting of the Council of Partner Agencies Tuesday, September 20, 2022 3:00 – 5:00 PM Business of Economic Affairs 100 North Main Street, Suite 100 Concord, NH 03301...

CONCORD, NH – A New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) supported energy audit leveraged implementation funding for a New Hampshire business as part of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) investments of $121 million in critical infrastructure to combat climate change across rural America. Wilkins...

The NH Community Navigator Pilot Program (CNPP) is an American Rescue Plan initiative designed to reduce barriers that underrepresented and underserved entrepreneurs often face in accessing the programs they need to recover, grow, or start their businesses. The NH CNPP is seeking to sponsor upcoming...

The NH Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) is currently hiring a Data and Compliance Specialist to support the implementation of New Hampshire’s SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program (CNPP). The Data and Compliance Specialist will work closely with the CNPP Project Director and Program Manager. Key responsibilities...

CDFA Awards $5 Million in Tax Credits to New Hampshire Nonprofits Funds to Support Housing, Affordable Childcare, and Community Revitalization CONCORD, NH – The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) announced today that it had awarded $5 million in tax credits to projects throughout New...

The first New Hampshire Housing Caucus has been established within the state legislature to educate and inform lawmakers about the necessary steps to increase housing availability and stability for New Hampshire citizens, businesses, and communities. The bicameral, bipartisan caucus was created in 2021 stemming from...

CDFA is requesting proposals from qualified website developers and marketing/public relations consultants/firms to support the implementation of the Community Navigator Pilot Program statewide. Proposals should be submitted by email or in hand no later than Friday, February 11, 2022. The Community Navigator Pilot Program (CNPP)...

The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority will host a series of online webinars for organizations interested in applying for the Tax Credit and/or Community Economic Development Capacity Building Programs in 2022 or learning more. A video providing a brief overview of the Tax Credit...

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,...

New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority has developed a draft Action Plan for New Hampshire’s 2020 and 2021 allocations from the Pilot Program to Help Individuals in Recovery from Substance Use Disorder Become Stably Housed, or Recovery Housing Program. The Recovery Housing Program was authorized...

The NH Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) is currently hiring a full-time Contract and Loan Assistant to assist and support the team in areas such as loan processing and closings, training and technical assistance for external parties, correspondence, accounts receivable accounting functions, purchasing, and general...

Program to Support Increased Access to Resources for Granite State Small Businesses   CDFA has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration to launch the Community Navigator Pilot Program in New Hampshire. The program is designed to reduce barriers to accessing...

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...

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...

CDFA Announces Over $3 Million of Community Development Block Grant Awards in New Hampshire Communities  Resources will allow for critical improvements to benefit people throughout the state. (Concord, N.H.) April 16, 2020 – The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) moved forward recommendations of...

Resources will Fund Housing and Public Facility Projects throughout the Granite State (Concord, N.H.) – The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) has awarded $4.2 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to ten New Hampshire communities. These critical resources will support housing...

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...