January 2017 | Business View Magazine

60 61 The National Community Development Association The National Community Development Association Representing those who administer federal programs The National Community Develop- ment Association (NCDA) is a national, nonprofit organization comprised of more than 300 local governments across ten regions in the country that administer federally-supported, commu- nity and economic development, housing, and human service programs, including those of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partner- ships (HOME) programs. Vicki Watson is the NCDA’s Executive Director, responsible for the operation