New Market Tax Credits (NMTC) 101 for Community Facilities
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In this webinar, Sierra Johnson, will break down the essentials of NMTC and help you assess whether your project is positioned for success.
Topics Covered:
- NMTC Fundamentals: Why the program exists and how it supports community-serving projects
- Eligibility & Fit: Project types, competitiveness, and the “but-for” financing gap
- Structure & Capital Stacks: Roles of CDEs and investors, and how funding layers work together
- Underwriting & Readiness: Financial sustainability, timing, and project preparedness
- Challenges & Lessons Learned: Grants timing, site control, compliance, and stakeholder coordination
From eligibility to underwriting considerations, this webinar translates complex concepts into practical insights you can apply.
Perfect for nonprofits, developers, and community and Tribal stakeholders looking to understand how NMTC can support impactful projects.
Sierra leads the firm’s national work in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), QALICB consulting, CDE advisory services, and complex community finance strategy. With over 15 years of experience across academic, nonprofit, and government sectors, she brings deep experience designing and documenting capital strategies that blend grants, public funding, and private investment to drive equitable access and long-term sustainability, supporting initiatives like solar deployment, rural infrastructure, and housing for underserved communities. Sierra brings a rigorous approach to community impact analysis, funding pipeline development, program compliance, and post-award implementation support.