Funding Rural Futures: Call to Action
What it will take to make more flexible and responsive funding available to organizations serving low-income and persistent poverty rural regions?
Rural Knowledge Center
Rural Resources, Insights, and Collaborations by Aspen CSG and Partners
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Ten Podcasts Focused on Rural Community and Economic Development
Check out our roundup of ten podcasts highlighting important issues about and to rural communities and Native nations.
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How RPP could meet capacity needs in rural America
Jun. 24th, 2024, 3PM
Attend this virtual information session to learn how the Farm Bill can strengthen rural capacity and expertise to pursue locally-led solutions.
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The Power of Rural Collaboration and Coalition Building
Jun. 17th, 2024, 4PM
Join our June 17 webinar to discuss capacity development, collaboration, and coalition building.
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Rural Health and Economic Prosperity: Executive Summary
Executive Summary for Unlocking Potential: Call to Action. Get quick takeaways and recommendations for action on equitable outdoor recreation development.
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Three Principles for Bridging Rural Health and Prosperity
Rural America’s health equity is inseparable from its economic well-being, and aligning these two crucial fields is essential for achieving true rural prosperity.
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Collaborative Strategies FOR RURAL HEALTH AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY
Insights and recommendations to do rural development and rural health differently—moving collectively toward equitable rural development with projects grounded in place and a people-centered vision of community impact.
Report
Funding Rural Futures: Call to Action
What it will take to make more flexible and responsive funding available to organizations serving low-income and persistent poverty rural regions?
Blog
Why don’t they just move? Climate change and the question of worth
Insights on how funders can support rural and Native communities in mitigating extreme weather disasters.
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Shifting Funding to Meet Community Needs
Insights and learnings from rural practitioners and funders on how funders can work to transform their thinking and action to better support their communities.
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Steps Towards Equity: Voices from the USDA Equity Commission Report
Aspen CSG's analysis of the USDA Equity Commission's final report, plus quotes and insights from rural development leaders appointed to the commission.
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Community Foundation Approaches to Housing Impact Investing
Apr. 29th, 2024, 2PM
Come share and learn how community foundations are finding innovative ways to use investment portfolios to partner with local developers & increase housing stock.
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Barriers to Federal Investment in Rural Communities
The West Virginia Community Development Hub
The Hub's report identifies potential strategies individual agencies could undertake to creatively address current barriers to rural access to federal resources.