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Community Economic Development Capacity Building Program is a grant from the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) that funds nonprofit organizations and cooperatives engaged in community and economic development across New Hampshire. The program supports capacity-building projects that strengthen organizations' ability to deliver economic development services. Awards range from $75,000 to $150,000.
CDFA staff provide technical assistance — including workshops, trainings, and pre-application meetings — to help applicants prepare strong submissions. Eligible applicants are nonprofits and cooperatives involved in community and economic development within New Hampshire. Applications are submitted through CDFA's Grants Management System.
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Application – Resources from NHCDFA SCHEDULE A MEETING APPLY / GRANTS MANAGEMENT MAKE A PLEDGE MAIN WEBSITE Community Development Block Grant Community Development Fund Community Economic Development Capacity Building Community Facilities Energy Assessment Program Pre-development Loan Program Small Business Energy Audit Fund Community Center Investment Program CDFA Policies & Procedures Upcoming Workshops & Events Home → PROGRAMS → Community Economic Development Capacity Building → Application Program Overview & Objectives Community Economic Development Capacity Building: Application CDFA staff provide applicants technical assistance to support the successful completion of their projects, including guidance on program objectives and how to successfully complete an application for funding.
Technical assistance is provided in workshops, trainings, and pre-application meetings. If you are interested in scheduling a pre-application meeting, please contact the program director or call CDFA at 603-226-2170. All applications must be completed and submitted on CDFA’s Grants Management System ( www.
nhcdfagrants. org ). Program applications require details on the specific project and to what extent it aligns with the program objectives.
An outline of an application for this program can be found in the How to Apply section of the Resource Hub. View the full Community Economic Development Capacity Building Application and Program Guide here . Additional information on using CDFA’s Grants Management System can be found here .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations and cooperatives involved in community and economic development within New Hampshire. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $75,000 - $150,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 6, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Community Economic Development Capacity Building Program is funded by New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New Hampshire. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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