On February 5th (2026), RDP’s NMTC Partner, Food Bank of the Rockies opened their new distribution center in Aurora, Colorado; financed in part with New Markets Tax Credits. The new facility has made a big difference toward improving operational efficiencies. Learn what workers and partner agencies are saying about the new facility… This story was first published by …
Robot Dog Enhances SRTC Education at Tifton GA Campus
Rural Development Partners (RDP) and Coca-Cola Bottling UNITED (Tifton, GA) awarded a matching funds grant of $200,000 for workforce development initiatives at Southern Regional Technical College in Tifton, Georgia. $50,000 was allocated to equip the new Precision Manufacturing Lab through RDP’s “Community Investment Program” of which $35,000 funded a Robot Dog. Precision Manufacturing Lab – Robot Dog The Robot Dog …
RDP/Ariens Grant Brings Welding Program to Rural Tennessee
Rural Development Partners (RDP) and AriensCo (Fayetteville, TN) awarded a matching funds grant of $150,000 to spur workforce development initiatives in Lincoln County, Tennessee. $70,000 was allocated toward the implementation of a local welding program through RDP’s “Community Investment Program”. Welder Demand Lincoln County educators recognized a strong need for welders to fill the demand for local industry. Lincoln County …
Food Bank Dream Becoming a Reality
Great progress has been made on the new distribution center in Aurora (CO) as excitement builds for the positive impacts the facility will have for the entire state of Wyoming and northern region of Colorado. Food Bank of the Rockies has grown to become the largest hunger relief organization in the Rocky Mountain region as they serve more than 800 …
NMTCs Help Provide Opportunities for Underprivileged Children
Rural Development Partners (RDP) provided $8 million in New Markets Tax Credits in 2018 for the historic renovation of Sherwood Forest Camp’s outdated facilities built in the 1960s. Renovations enabled the camp to create greater opportunities for low-income children in St. Louis City/County by enhancing their amenities and capacity through the construction of a 9,000 square-foot dining hall, 4,200 square-foot …
NMTCs Instrumental in Helping Food Banks Expand to Strengthen Communities
New Markets Tax Credits have been instrumental in the expansion of Food Bank facilities throughout the nation; a valued resource allowing more capital to be directed toward essential operations and community outreach. Food Banks have aspired to ignite change as they overcome food insecurity through amenities conducive to implementing healthy food programs, workforce development and community partnerships. These initiatives have …
Make New Markets Tax Credit a Permanent Part of the Tax Code
Please join Rural Development Partners (RDP) in encouraging Congress to make the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) a permanent part of the Federal Tax Code. The NMTC Program has been vital to the nation’s economy and low-income communities since established by Congress in December of 2000. NMTCs have spurred $8 of private investment for every $1 of Federal funding, revitalizing …
NMTC Financing with Rural Development Partners
What is it like to work with Rural Development Partners (RDP) to finance a rural expansion through New Markets Tax Credits? We think this three-minute video and the short article below provide a unique perspective into NMTC financing that benefits organizations, communities, and workforce. Who is Rural Development Partners? Rural Development Partners’ mission is to forge public-private partnerships for catalytic …
Does My Company Qualify for New Markets Tax Credits?
Any company preparing for expansion must develop the right financing strategy. If your company is considering expansion in a low-income area, New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs) may be a helpful tool. NMTC financing offers lower interest rates and more flexible terms than conventional financing and can help small companies expand while simultaneously supporting economic development in low-income communities. How do …
RDP Investments Respond to the Pandemic – Creating Resilient Communities in Times of Crisis
Rural Development Partners (RDP) works closely with New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) project stakeholders to manage risk and maximize impact. Led by team members with solid relationship lending experience, RDP has a strong track record of successful investments; however, some risks are clearly unpredictable – such as a global pandemic. RDP’s focused prioritization and underwriting process helps ensure that the …
