This catalogue lists state government programs that invest in affordable housing and community economic development. The report details the 576 state-sponsored programs that represent investments in excess of $4.94 billion in the Nation’s distressed urban and rural communities.

This best-selling book provides descriptions of and contact information for more than 100 Federal programs that provide more than $20 billion in critical resources for CDCs. New for 2003: Nine new programs/articles, seven new authors, plus- updated contact information and web links throughout. If you liked the 2001 Guide, you’ll LOVE the 2003 edition!

This practical handbook details proven ways to revitalize neighborhood economies, written by a practitioner with over 20 years in the field. Complete with an overview of community-based economic development, comprehensive worksheets and a thorough resource section, the book gives step-by-step guidance on four powerful and do-able "pivot point" CED strategies:

* commercial district revitalization
* micro business development
* workforce development
* growing good neighborhood jobs

Roy Priest, President of NCCED, states: "A dramatic addition to the field...provides practical tools to improve the management of your organization and to understand the intricate programs and policies in workforce, microbusiness and commercial development."

This easy-to-read, comprehensive industry guide is a must for practitioners. The Dictionary provides simple definitions for key terms and acronyms, a listing of federal programs and relevant enabling legislation, and a directory of national non-profit community development organizations. This is also a valuable tool for those new to the community development industry and to students researching this field.

This basic tool has been updated and enlarged with the addition of 60 items and books, articles or audio-visual resources. It has new sections on social capital, religion-government relations, environmental issues and evaluation. Indexes of titles, authors and videos have also been added. Virtually all of the materials included are currently and easily available. No other resource of this type exists. The first edition was widely used by practitioners, national organizations and educational institutions. Ordering information is included for books, manuals, videos and other items published by associations and organizations other than trade publishers or university presses.

Faith-Based Annotated Bibliography

This book provides descriptions, contact information, current program status, and additional research resources for the majority of Federal programs that revitalize low- and moderate-income communities. Order your copy today to find out which programs you can use to fund your local projects!

An Annotated Bibliography for Faith-Based Community Economic Development
Edited by Elliott Wright, 2001; 54 pages; $25.00 for non-members; $15.00 for NCCED members

A comprehensive list of useful books, articles, videos and Internet sites of interest to those involved in faith-based community development. Includes listings on: religious resources, financing, housing, public policy, jobs, partnerships, and more.

An annotated bibliography of more than 300 books, journal articles, technical reports, conference papers, monographs, directories, videos, manuals, and newsletters published in the past 10 years. Includes work from academics, activists, journalists, national advocates, practitioners, and technical assistance providers. Entries are categorized by subject, with indexes that cross reference publications by author and title.

Coming of Age: Trends and Achievements of Community-based Development Organizations
Published by NCCED; 1999; 20 pages; $15.00; $8.00 for NCCED members

Tying it all Together: The Comprehensive Achievements of Community-based Development Organizations
Published by NCCED; 1995; 20 pages; $5.00; $2.50 for NCCED members

Presents the results of the third National Community Development Census, measuring achievements as of 1993.

Demonstrates that the community economic development industry is increasingly capable of addressing the comprehensive economic and social needs of distressed communities and establishes powerful testimonials of the impact of CBDOs.

Changing the Odds: The Achievements of Community-based Development Organizations
Published by NCCED; 1991; 10 pages; $5.00; $2.50 for NCCED members

The second National Community Development Census, this report measures the achievements of CBDOs nationwide as of 1990.

States and Community Development: Model Programs
By Mark Weinheimer, 1996; 32 pages; $14.00; $7.00 for NCCED members

Reviews exemplary state programs that provide support for non-profit housing and economic development projects. Designed to stimulate the replication of these programs in other states. Includes contact information for each program.

Streamlining Housing and Development Resources
By John Sidor for NCCED, 1996; 27 pages; $14.00; $7.00 for NCCED members

Surveys ways in which state governments have made it simpler for nonprofits to apply for funding under their programs. Provides examples of how to cut "red tape" without losing the ability to monitor program recipients.

Assessing Community-Based Organization Capacity
By John Sidor for NCCED, 1996; 19 pages; $14.00; $7.00 for NCCED members

How do states decide which non-profits have the capacity to carry out their program objectives? This publication examines the approaches of several states and reviews the lessons learned.

Statewide Intermediaries
By John Sidor for NCCED, 1996; 28 pages; $14.00; $7.00 for NCCED members

Focuses on state-supported financial intermediaries in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, and contrasts their problems and accomplishments. Includes analysis of important factors to consider when creating a new state intermediary.

Neighbors Building Community: A Report of the Neighborhood Assistance Act Project (Revised Edition)
By Jenice View and Carol Wayman for the Union Institute Center for Public Policy, 1995; 210 pages; free to NCCED members

A repository of information on all Neighborhood Assistance Programs (NAPs) in the country. Examines legislation in eleven states, generically referred to as the Neighborhood Assistance Acts (NAAs), and the programs which operate in nine of those states. These acts/programs offer special tax incentives to the private sector to support eligible projects run by nonprofits.

Analyzes the economic development needs of three model communities, and proposes workable solutions. Recommended strategies include the creation of a joint micro-enterprise loan pool, development of financing programs for local business districts and commercial areas, and establishment of a multi-bank CDC. Has universal value for communities across the nation.

Steps to Home Ownership
By Woody Widrow, 1994; 89 pages; $16.00; $8.00 for NCCED members

Reports on a field study of low-income tenants' attitudes toward home ownership, and the implications for how CDCs manage property and how effective tenant involvement contributes to the success of home ownership programs.

Includes specific case studies in an exploration of the CDC niche in economic development, including projects ranging from real estate to business enterprise development. Demonstrates how CDCs, working in some of the poorest communities in the nation, are achieving results where more traditional approaches to economic development have failed. Useful for any CDC, funder, policy maker, or business leader interested in further insight into the accomplishments of CDCs.

Enterprising Communities: Community-based Development in America, 1990
By Neal R. Pierce and Carol F. Steinbach for the Council for Community-based Development, 1990; 73 pages; $12.00; $6.00 for NCCED members

Reviews the state of community-based development in America. Explores how communities mobilize to improve conditions, financing CDCs, and the outlook for expanding the role of community development.