Neighborhood Assistance Act
About the NAA
The Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program is designed to provide funding for municipal and tax exempt organizations by providing a corporation business tax credit for businesses who make cash contributions to these entities. NAA is administered by the State of Connecticut Department of Revenue Services.
Under the program, businesses can receive a tax credit of their approved contribution to certain programs approved by the Department of Revenue Services.
The State of Connecticut requires participating municipalities to coordinate NAA activities. While the NAA program is not technically a grant program, the Office of Central Grants Administration coordinates the City of Hartford's NAA activity.
Visit the CT DRS website to learn more.
How to Participate
The Application Period for the 2018 NAA cycle is now Open.
The Application Deadline is Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 4:30PM.
Hartford-based municipal agencies, tax-exempt organizations and businesses wishing to participate in the NAA program should visit the CT DRS website for more information. The State issues a brochure, which can be found here. Additionally, the State recently updated their statutory guidance and issued a new Guide to Business Tax Credits. Applicants are encouraged to view the guide here.
For Non-profit Entities: Application Form can be found here: Form NAA-01.
The Application Deadline is Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 4:30PM. All applications must be delivered to the Office of Central Grants Administration, 550 Main Street, Room 302, Hartford, CT 06103. Submissions must include an original application and 2 copies, 3-hole punched and clipped (not stapled) together, with an accompanying electronic version sent to Walter Drost at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Proposals that are incomplete or submitted via facsimile will not be accepted.
The following Municipal Information should be included with your Hartford NAA Applications:
Part IV — Municipal Information
Name of municipal agency overseeing implementation of the program: City of Hartford
Mailing address: City of Hartford, Office of Central Grants Administration, 550 Main Street, Room 302, Hartford, CT 06103
Name of municipal liaison: Ronnie Vazquez
Telephone number: 860-757-9284
Fax number: 860-722-6061
Email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
If approved, participating NAA 501c3 entities solicit contributions from corporate donors/business entities. If funded, participating 501c3 entities who receive donations totaling $25,000 or more under NAA will be contacted by the City of Hartford Office of Central Grants Administration regarding post-project review.
For Business Entities: To receive tax credits, business entities must timely submit Form NAA-02 to the CT DRS. This form will be available from CT DRS.
Applications/Approvals
The 2018 NAA application and approval cycle is currently under way. The City of Hartford will post Approved Programs and Approved Business Donations once notified by CT DRS.
The 2017 Approved Programs and Business donations were as follows:
2017 Hartford Neighborhood Assistance Act Programs - Approved by CT DRS and 2017 Hartford NAA Business Contributions - Approved by CT DRS
More details on the NAA process for municipal agencies, tax-exempt organizations and businesses can be found on the CT DRS website
Public Hearings
The City of Hartford will host a public hearing prior to Council action on 2018 NAA submissions. The date for the public hearing has not yet been determined.
When the public hearing date and time are set, the City will invite public comments on NAA proposals submitted. All applicants, as well as the public, will be invited to attend.
