Rural Knowledge Center

Rural Resources, Insights, and Collaborations by Aspen CSG and Partners

Collaborative Strategies for Rural Health & 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.

Community and Economic Development Topics

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GET HELP APPLYING FOR FEDERAL FUNDING

Just Transition Fund

The Federal Access Center is a one-stop resource hub to help coal communities secure public funding for local economic solutions.

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GIVING FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES

Inside Philanthropy

Explore the foundations, major donors, and corporations that are making grants to nonprofits for rural communities.

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THE ABC’S OF COOPERATIVE IMPACT

National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International

Analysis of cooperatives in a number of different economic sectors.

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COOPERATION WORKS SUCCESS STORIES

Cooperation Works

Stories of how co-ops keep income in the community, building wealth, creating jobs and reinvigorating economies.

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CO-OPS: A KEY PART OF RURAL AMERICA

U.S. Department of Agriculture

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RURAL VOICES FOR CONSERVATION COALITION LANDSCAPE TOOLS

Rural Voices for Conservation Coalition

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B-CORP PROGRAMS AND TOOLS

B Corps

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WHAT IS TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE?

Indiana Business Research Center

This article reviews the TBL concept, explains how it can be useful for businesses, policy-makers and economic development practitioners and highlights some current examples of putting the TBL into practice.

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RESTORATION AND RENEWAL: THE NEW APPALACHIAN ECONOMY

Appalachian Voices

The Reclaiming Appalachia Coalition shares Just Transition case studies shedding light on Appalachia’s ongoing economic transition.

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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT—A CHECKLIST FOR RURAL EDUCATION SYSTEMS

Office of Elementary & Secondary Education

A blog to help ensure their stakeholder engagement approaches are effective in rural districts.

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REIMAGINE APPALACHIA COMMUNITY BENEFITS MATERIALS

ReImagine Appalachia

ReImagine Appalachia has gathered tools and resources on community benefit agreements that are useful for all rural communities.

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RURAL STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

Rural SE Hub

A resource on rural stakeholder engagement from Scotland.