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CDICA
CAPITAL DISTRICT INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNT PROGRAM
 

The Capital District Individual Development Account Program (CDIDA) is a locally initiated program with funding from the Affordable Housing Partnership, the Federal Home Loan Bank, and private sources to help stimulate savings, home ownership, small business development, and educational enhancement. The program offers to match participant's savings to help build savings to overcome poverty and improve our community. The program provides valuable financial literacy courses as well as specific courses such as business training and home ownership. Since the program's inception, over 150 accounts have been opened helping to create new small businesses and increase home ownership in the Capital District. The Community Loan Fund participates with and for individuals who want to start a business. Through this program, you'll receive business training, individual technical support, and access to capital as well as learn about savings, credit, insurance, investments, financing, and much more.

CDIDA Requirements:


  • Savings of a specific amount (minimum $20) for a period of 10 months to 30 months at a participating bank
     

  • Income limitations on participant:

    Current Income Limitations

    Household Size Gross Income
    1-2 persons $46,720
    3 or more $53,728

  • Required literacy courses:

    • Money Management

    • Savings Basics

    • Credit and Credit Repair

    • Goal specific courses

    • Home Ownership

    • Business Training
       

  • Residency Limitations

    • Must live in Albany, Schenectady, Rensselaer, or Saratoga County.
       

  • Complete Required Paperwork and Documentation

 



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