36955 - CDBG Economic Development - 2025 Allocation
Funding Opportunity Details

CDBG - Economic Development

Final Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026 4:00 PM

Description

• Funding Opportunity – 2025 Community Development Block Grant – Economic Development

   

  Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Open submission until funds are expended.

  Award Amount: Up to $500,000 per application

  Award Announcement: Approximately six to eight weeks after receipt of completed application

  CDFA Contact: Molly Donovan, Director of Economic Development / mdonovan@nhcdfa.org  / 603-717-9111

  PRE-APPLICATION MEETING AND/OR WORKSHOP INFORMATION

  All CDBG applications require a pre-application meeting with all involved parties and CDFA staff. Please contact Molly Donovan, Director of Economic Development mdonovan@nhcdfa.org / 603-717-9111) to schedule. Applications submitted without a pre-application meeting will not be considered.

  ABOUT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

  The Community Development Block Grant Economic Development (CDBG-ED) Program awards funds to support the creation or retention of jobs for low- and moderate-income residents that provide good wages, benefits and training programs.

  Examples of eligible Economic Development activities include:

  • Acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, or rehabilitating commercial or industrial buildings;

  • Purchasing machinery and equipment;

  • Training employees when conducted under the following circumstances:

    • As a public service pursuant to the eligibility restrictions of the public service chapter; or

    • When new jobs are being created and there is a lack of skilled persons in the labor market to fill the new jobs;

  • Acquiring land;

  • Making public facility improvements; and

  • Any other activity that CDFA determines to be consistent with the national objectives in 42 U.S.C. 5304 (b) of the federal act.

  
  Funding for the CDBG program is provided to New Hampshire through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. New Hampshire’s statewide CDBG program has been administered by CDFA since 2003.

  All applications must be received by CDFA through its online grants management system (https://nhcdfagrants.org). Additional information on the CDBG Program, including application information and resources, can be found by visiting the resource hub here.

  Eligibility Guidelines

  Eligible applicants for CDBG funds include most New Hampshire incorporated counties, cities and towns. A nonprofit agency may also apply through its municipality or county (as a sub-recipient of CDBG funds). All eligible municipalities and counties may apply for up to $500,000 in CDBG-ED funds per year.

  Please note the federally-designated entitlement communities of Dover, Manchester, Nashua, Portsmouth and Rochester are ineligible to apply as they receive CDBG funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

  Additional information on eligibility can be found in the CDBG Application and Program Guide here.

  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR APPLICANTS

  The following resources are available to assist applicants:

  • How to Register for CDFA's Grant Management System

  • Tips for Using CDFA's Grant Management System

  ABOUT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY

  The Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) is a statewide nonprofit public authority focused on maximizing the value and impact of community development, economic development and clean energy initiatives throughout New Hampshire. The organization leverages a variety of financial and technical resources, including the competitive deployment of grant, loan and equity programs.

  To learn more about CDFA, its impact on New Hampshire communities, and available funding resources, visit www.nhcdfa.org or call 603-226-2170.