Community Development Assistance Act (CDAA)

The Community Development Assistant Act (CDAA) enables DED to distribute a 40% state tax credit to individuals and business firms that make eligible contributions to certified projects or programs. Any non-profit Community Betterment Organization (CBO) which provides community assistance or community services in a community development area may apply for CDAA tax credits through DED. Once the project is approved, the organization can notify donors that they’re eligible for tax credits. What Qualifies? Community assistance that furnishes financial technical advice to aid in the physical improvement of a Community Development Area. The following community services performed in a Community Development Area: Employment training Human services Medical services Physical facility and neighborhood development services Recreational services or activities Educational services Crime prevention not limited to: Instruction of any individual in the Community Development Area that enables him or her to acquire vocational skills Counseling and advice Emergency services care, and senior citizen centers In-home services Home improvement services and programs Please consult the CDAA Coordinator to see if a proposed program or project falls within a Community Development Area. The Limit Subject to legislative changes, a total of $350,000 in state tax credits can be allocated each fiscal year by the DED. DED will not authorize more than $50,000 of tax credits for any single project or program during any single fiscal year. Applications for additional tax credits may be made in subsequent fiscal years for the same project or program. Agreements for approved projects have a term of 12 months to make use of the tax credits. Contributions made prior to or after the term of a CDAA agreement are  not  eligible for CDAA tax credits. The minimum eligible contribution amount for tax credits is $50. Application Process CBOs seeking to have a program or project certified for tax credit status under CDAA must apply to DED. DED will consider complete applications in the order in which they are received. Applications will be considered for funding during the state’s fiscal year they are received as long as tax credits remain to be allocated. Filing an application does not guarantee certification of a submitted program or project for tax credit status. Applications Community Development Assistance Act (CDAA) Submission Open Date: 1/16/2026 8:00 AM (CST) Apply Now Grant Management Resources This page will provide technical assistance on using AmpliFund to apply for and manage grants awarded by DED. Learn More Program Resources Title File Type Date 01 – CDAA Program Guidelines PDF February 11, 2026 02 – CDAA Flowchart PDF February 11, 2026 03 – CDAA Application Checklist PDF February 11, 2026 04 – CDAA Tax Credits One Pager for Contributors PDF February 11, 2026 05 – Form CDAA-1 Tax Credit Request PDF February 11, 2026 06 – US Citizenship Attestation Form PDF January 13, 2026 07 – CDAA Pledges Funding Sources Spreadsheet Excel January 13, 2026 Foreign Adversary Company Form May 4, 2026 MEMO 25-04: LB 644 (2025) Foreign Adversarial Company PDF October 22, 2025 Secure Uploads You may upload documents securely to DED at the following link: Upload Here Have questions about CDAA tax credits? AJ Weigman Economic Development Consultant | CDAA Coordinator [email protected]   |  402-471-3749