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New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program

Funds community development entities so local investors can direct private money into low-income businesses.

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The NMTC Program allocates federal tax-credit authority to Certified Community Development Entities (CDEs), which then use that authority to attract equity investment from private investors into qualifying low-income community businesses and projects. Investors receive a 39% federal income tax credit claimed over 7 years on their Qualified Equity Investment (QEI) in the CDE.

The CDFI Fund manages…

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 1 Jun 2026Source: www.cdfifund.gov