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CDFA is in the final stages of updating its Grants Management System (https://nhcdfagrants.org/) to provide an improved user experience. The upgrade will begin on Friday, May 14 and is expected to be completed by Monday, May 17. The Grants Management System will be unavailable during...

The Community Development Finance Authority is announcing up to $900,000 in additional resources available to support Community Development Block Grant Housing and Public Facilities projects in New Hampshire impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To be considered for these additional Community Development Block Grant resources, each...

On Friday, April 9 at an event in Newport, CDFA was honored to celebrate a proclamation by Governor Sununu designating April 5 – 9 as Community Development Week in New Hampshire. The excitement around recent CDFA investments in the Newport Opera House via our Tax...

The New Hampshire Housing and Community Development Planning Council is developing the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan which includes the 2021 Action Plan for the State of New Hampshire. The Consolidated Plan and Action Plan will establish the priorities for use of HOME Investment Partnerships Program, National Housing Trust...

The New Hampshire Housing and Community Development Planning Council is developing the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan which includes the 2021 Action Plan for the State of New Hampshire. The Consolidated Plan and Action Plan will establish the priorities for use of HOME Investment Partnerships Program, National...

The Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) and New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (NHHFA) are seeking applications for projects from throughout New Hampshire that will provide supportive rental housing to extremely low-income and low-income households, with a priority for persons experiencing homelessness. Approximately $5 million in...

The Community Development Finance Authority has published a Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified environmental engineers or professionals to produce and present a training on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Environmental Review Process for CDBG grant administrators. The full RFP can be found here:...

The Community Development Finance Authority has published a Request for Proposals (RFP) from organizations experienced with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to take a lead role in developing the CDBG portion of the New Hampshire Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The full RFP can be...

The Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) will be accepting applications for all its programs for the 2021 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. Please check...

The online portal and revenue loss/expense reporting tool required for the Governor’s Office for Emergency Relief & Recovery (GOFERR) Nonprofit Emergency Relief Fund (NERF) and other CARES Act funds is now available. Emails—one for each award received—will be sent by GOFERR to recipients/sub-awardees that include...

CDFA has been appointed to serve on the New Hampshire Council on Housing Stability, which was established by Governor Christopher Sununu with Executive Order 2020-22 on November 18, 2020. The Council brings together a broad base of diverse stakeholders for the purposes of developing and implementing a plan...

The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority will host a series of online webinars for organizations interested in applying for the 2021 Tax Credit and L5 Capacity Building Program Funding Round or learning more about the program. The Tax Credit & L5 Capacity Building Program...

The Community Development Finance Authority is pleased to welcome Mollie Kaylor as Director of Housing and Community Development. Kaylor brings extensive experience supporting communities throughout New Hampshire achieve their community and economic development goals using various state and federal resources. She brings a depth of...

The Community Development Finance Authority has published a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a qualified financial consulting company/consultant to consult with nonprofits receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CV funds. The full RFP can be found here. Proposals should demonstrate an understanding of the project...

CDFA is looking to hire a new director to lead the organization’s housing and community development efforts through its administration of the federal Community Development Block Grant program. The Director of Housing and Community Development will work closely with municipal and nonprofit partners to maximize...

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...