Community Development Finance Authority

We were honored to help celebrate the new Mark Stebbins Community Center last week. The center is in Manchester’s West Side and will serve as a welcoming hub for children and families to access vital resources, participate in community programs and receive tailored support. Congratulations to the community leaders and partners who helped make this vision a reality!

Mark Stebbins Community Center opens in Manchester A new center on Manchester's West Side is hoping to bring the community together through the vision of a local man.

Please join us in welcoming Lisa Drake as CDFA’s new Director of Tax Credits! Lisa brings a wealth of experience in building partnerships, advancing innovative initiatives and creating meaningful impact across New Hampshire communities.

We look forward to having Lisa’s leadership and expertise strengthen CDFA’s connections with New Hampshire’s business community and nonprofits advancing impactful projects.

Lisa Drake Joins the Community Development Finance Authority as Director of Tax Credits – NH CDFA The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) is pleased to welcome Lisa Drake as the Director of Tax Credits. She brings a unique range of experience from the public, private and nonprofit sectors. In her new role, Ms. Drake will guide the strategic direction of CDFA’s Tax Cred...

How do we build stronger, more connected communities? Join a Community Conversation near you and share your ideas with neighbors from across New Hampshire. Upcoming events are scheduled in Bristol (9/12), Pittsfield (9/16) and Concord (9/18). These interactive discussions help spark local connections and community-led projects. Details:

New Hampshire Humanities - Connecting People and Ideas New Hampshire Humanities is celebrating 50 years! We provide wide-ranging and thought-provoking, humanities-based programs that connect people across New Hampshire

Swanzey neighbors, you're invited! Join a Community Conversation on Saturday, August 29 at 10:00 AM at Pilgrim Pines Camp & Retreat Center. Bring your perspective, meet new people and help reimagine community connections.

New Hampshire Humanities - Connecting People and Ideas New Hampshire Humanities is celebrating 50 years! We provide wide-ranging and thought-provoking, humanities-based programs that connect people across New Hampshire

Across New Hampshire, businesses, policymakers and community organizations are working together to expand access to affordable, reliable child care through innovative partnerships, tax credits and policy reforms. Investing in child care is essential to providing economic opportunities for families and supporting economic growth across the Granite State.

Addressing child care to build a more business-friendly NH - NH Business Review Businesses invest heavily in recruiting talented employees. Increasingly, employers are recognizing child care as a key component of a business-friendly New Hampshire, alongside housing, energy infrastructure and broadband.

The North Country Community Recreation Center is leveraging CDFA Tax Credits to enhance year-round recreation and wellness opportunities for North Country residents. The project will expand access to health, fitness and community programming while creating an inclusive gathering space that serves all ages.

Tax Credits Boost North Country Projects, Including Colebrook Rec Center A recreation center is taking root and expanding in the heart of Colebrook.

📣 Reminder, Keene! Join us for a Community Conversation on Saturday, August 22 at 10:00 AM at the Keene Public Library. Share your ideas, connect with neighbors and help shape the future of community in New Hampshire. Everyone is welcome! Learn more:

New Hampshire Humanities - Connecting People and Ideas New Hampshire Humanities is celebrating 50 years! We provide wide-ranging and thought-provoking, humanities-based programs that connect people across New Hampshire

CDFA is hiring a Rural Health Community Development Manager! Join our team and help advance community-based health infrastructure projects across New Hampshire through the Rural Community Health Infrastructure Program. You'll collaborate with partners to ensure projects stay on track and deliver meaningful community impact.

Applications will be accepted until Friday, August 28, 2026. More information:https://nhcdfa.org/wp-content/uploads/Rural-Health-Community-Development-Manager-.pdf

Thank you MVSB - Meredith Village Savings Bank for supporting Kidworks Learning Center with a recent donation through CDFA’s Tax Credit Program. These resources will help fund critical facility improvements that will expand access to quality, affordable child care in the Lakes Region.

Community development tax credits help Kidworks improve accessibility MEREDITH — Meredith Village Savings Bank is proud to support Kidworks Learning Center through the purchase of $25,000 in New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority tax credits.

Gather's Fresh Start culinary training program is helping people overcome barriers to employment by teaching kitchen skills, life skills and providing pathways to jobs in the food service industry. Early results are impressive, with graduates moving directly into employment and gaining greater financial stability.

Shortening the line: from food insecurity to job security - NH Business Review Gather’s new culinary education program, Fresh Start, is a way to teach people with employment challenges the kitchen skills and life skills they need to have a career in the food service industry