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Map of Selected Projects in Florida

Community Testimonials

[The NMTC] is one of the best tools to revitalize neighborhoods and to create jobs. Additionally, we want to use it to develop residential units.

-Kelly Powell, Community Partners of South Florida

Selected Projects in Florida

Florida Aquarium

Tampa,
FL
(2013)

Community

CDE(s): Urban Development Fund (Aries Capital)

A private non-profit educational organization located on Clearwater Beach, FL expanded, creating a world-class facility.

Goodwill of South Florida

Miami,
FL
(2013)

Adult Education, College or Vocational Training, Community, Goodwill, Veterans Services, Vocational Training

CDE(s): TD Community Development Corporation

Financing for Goodwill of South Florida, providing job training and employment for military veterans.

Hitchcock’s Market

Old Town,
FL
(2013)

Grocery and Fresh Food, Retail, Retail and Commercial, Rural

CDE(s): Florida Community Loan Fund, Stonehenge Community Development

In rural Dixie County, Florida, there was only one grocery store, and its 30-year old building had become run down.

KIPP Impact and KIPP Voice

Jacksonville,
FL
(2013)

Community, Historic Rehabilitation, Schools

CDE(s): Pacesetter CDE

Tthe adaptive reuse of a defunct greyhound racetrack on a 15-acre site in a severely distressed census tract

Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County

Saint Petersburg,
FL
(2012)

Affordable Housing

CDE(s): CEI Capital Management

This Habitat for Humanity Multi-State Project funds the work of 21 Habitat for Humanity affiliates nationwide. Will result in the construction of 503 single-family homes for purchase by low-income individuals.

Habitat for Humanity Avon Park Project

Avon Park,
FL
(2012)

Affordable Housing, Habitat for Humanity

CDE(s): CEI Capital Management

Affordable housing development for low-income families in Lake Placid, Florida.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida

Orlando,
FL
(2012)

Community, Daycare and Early Childhood, Shelters and Community Food, Youth and Families, Youth Program

CDE(s): CCG Community Partners, Urban America, Wells Fargo

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central was able to secure a new, 100,000 sq. ft. food bank and distribution center serving central Florida communities thanks to the NMTC.

Aspira

Miami,
FL
(2012)

Community, Schools

CDE(s): Florida Community Loan Fund

Florida Community Loan Fund used its NMTC to finance a new school facility.

HH Cultural Center

Fort Myers,
FL
(2012)

Adult Education, College or Vocational Training, Community, Culinary Entrepreneurship, Daycare and Early Childhood, FQHCs, Healthcare, Youth and Families

CDE(s): CCG Community Partners

Financing for a ommunity center with early learning and parenting classes, family advocacy services, medical clinic.

Somerset Academy Middle School

Miami,
FL
(2011)

Community, Schools

CDE(s): Self-Help

Somerset Academy South Miami, SoMi, is a free, public charter school that opened its doors during the 2009-2010 school year.

Lake Montessori

Leesburg,
FL
(2011)

Community, Daycare and Early Childhood, Youth and Families

CDE(s): Advantage Capital

NMTC financing supported Lake Montessori in Leesburg, FL.

Knowledge Is Power Program

Jacksonville,
FL
(2010)

Community, Schools

CDE(s): Florida Community Loan Fund, Local Initiatives Support Corporation

Construction of a not-for-profit open enrollment charter school with a renowned track record of preparing students from our nation's most educationally undeserved communities for success in college and life.

Site visits and recent news related to Florida NMTC Projects

Rep. Buchanan (R-FL) tours of FCLF Boys and Girls Club of Manatee County

Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County has served the Bradenton, Florida area since 1946. With NMTC financing, a 50-year old building was replaced with a new state-of-the-art facility.

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Jan-2020

Rep. Dunn (R-FL) tours of Stay Pufft in Perry, FL

"On Wednesday, we toured the new Super-Pufft Snack Corporation facility in Perry. Brothers Walid & Mahmoud Amrouch have been working very hard to get this business up and running. I was honored to have the opportunity to meet Walid, Mahmoud, & their father. "-Rep. Dunn

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Aug-2019

Florida Community Loan Fund has finalized closing on New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) financing for Treasure Coast Community Health

March 17, 2025

Grand Opening Scheduled for Bear Levin Studer Family YMCA

December 23, 2016

Axiom Construction Scores Financing for Downtown Homestead Station Project

April 11, 2018