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PUBLIC NOTICE A Monthly Meeting of the Council of Partner Agencies January 21, 2025 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Business and Economic Affairs 100 North Main Street, Suite 100 Concord, NH 03301...

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...

The State of New Hampshire will be soliciting public comments through September 30, 2024 regarding an application for Pathways to Removing Obstacles Housing (PRO Housing) funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Organizations leading the application include the New Hampshire Department...

CDFA is excited to have a focused role in supporting the initiatives being advanced by the $44 million investment in ReGen Valley recently announced by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. ReGen Valley is one of 12 designated Tech Hubs across the United...

As the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) for the State of New Hampshire, the NH Council on Housing Stability (NH CHS) is seeking a consultant to develop its 2025-2028 strategic plan and explore how best to structure and sustain the Council on Housing Stability’s...

Funded Projects Underscore New Hampshire’s Significant Need for Affordable Housing, Child Care and Revitalization Efforts to Drive Economic Development (Concord, N.H.) – The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) announced today it has awarded $6.6 million in tax credits to projects throughout New Hampshire....

Funds to Support Meaningful Community-Based Projects Across the State   CONCORD, N.H. – The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) announced today that it had awarded $8.5 million in Community Center Investment Program resources to New Hampshire nonprofits and municipalities advancing community-based projects. These...

CDFA is launching a significant project aimed at enhancing our understanding and improving the support we offer to New Hampshire’s communities. In our mission to maximize the impact of community and economic development, as well as clean energy initiatives across New Hampshire, we understand the...

Governor Christopher Sununu has recognized April as Community Development Month in New Hampshire. The proclamation underscores the significant impact of federal Community Development Block Grant resources within communities across New Hampshire. This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant Program. CDFA has...

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...