Continued reductions in federal funding now being implemented in Washington are combining with the housing crisis, high unemployment and an anemic economy, leaving state and local governments scrambling to find alternative resources for community development projects. Many planning officials have given up looking; others have shelved their projects and are waiting for improvement in the economy.

But there are other alternatives -- options often not well known or understood -- that can enable planners to move forward with their projects, even during difficult economic times.

Join us for CD Publications' audio conference, "Finding Funding for Community Development Programs in Tough Times."  Headlining this unique 90-minute event are funding analyst Tom Harman, Editor of Community Development Digest; community development expert Jane DeMarines, former Senior Director of the Council of State Community Development Agencies and former Executive Director of the National Alliance of Community Economic Development Associations; and long-time Washington press corps veteran Jim Rogers, Editorial Director for CD Publications.

The budget crisis in Washington promises to spawn more funding challenges for community development, including cuts in Community Development Block Grants and other programs. But all is not lost.

Experts will Point the Way

Our presenters will offer expert guidance on how to take advantage of alternative federal resources, including the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, the New Markets Tax Credits, and other programs both in and apart from the Department of Housing & Urban Development, such as the Small Business Administration, that figure to gain even greater significance in the weeks and months ahead.

You will learn ...

• How to find and use little known funding alternatives;
• How to use the federal tax code to aid community development projects;
• How to create and use "Opportunity Zones" to fund community projects;
• How to build partnerships that attract federal funding;
• How to tap into the Treasury Dept.'s "New Markets Tax Credits" initiative;
• How to indentify and obtain state and local funding for community projects ...

... And so much more!

Whether you're an experienced community development planner or a beginner, "Finding Funding for Community Development Programs in Tough Times." will provide you with a treasure trove of information you will use again and again. For just $189, you and your entire team can gather around  and benefit from this information-packed discussion.