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NH BFA Tax-Exempt Bond Financing

NH BFA Tax-Exempt Bond Financing

Supports New Hampshire manufacturing, infrastructure, and community projects through tax-exempt bond financing.

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The NH Business Finance Authority (NH BFA) Tax-Exempt Bond Financing program is a debt-issuance mechanism administered by New Hampshire's quasi-public state economic development agency, established in 1992. NH BFA serves as a conduit issuer of tax-exempt bonds, enabling eligible borrowers to access capital markets at lower interest rates than conventional taxable financing. Since inception, NH BFA…

What this grant funds

Tax-exempt bond issuance for New Hampshire manufacturing facilities, water and sewage infrastructure, nonprofits, airports, and select energy projects, with minimum bond proceeds of approximately $2 million.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Bond financing
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.nhbfa.com