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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Report
Funding Rural Futures: Executive Summary

Executive Summary for Future Rural Futures: Call to Action. Get quick takeaways and recommendations for more equitable funding models.

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Tribal Broadband Bootcamp

Waskawiwin

The Tribal Broadband Bootcamp is a 3-day intensive learning experience focused on building and running Tribal Internet networks.

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Making Broadband Work for Rural Communities and Native nations

Short case study with lessons learned, gaps in current approaches, and potential models that could move the country toward digital equity & full broadband coverage at a sustainable cost.

Blog
Unlocking Potential: Regional Place-Based Investments

Aspen CSG Co-Executive Director Chris Estes shares why place-based investments are critical at the White House Summit on Capital Support for Place-Based Economic Development.

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Rural Collaboration: Lessons from ROADs Initiative

This ROADs culmination event recap highlights the power of rural collaboration, focusing on capacity building, coalition efforts, and innovative partnerships for rural advocacy.

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The End of the Affordable Connectivity Program: Implications for Rural NC

NC Rural Center

NC Rural Center investigates where the Affordable Connectivity Program stands today and how many rural North Carolinians are affected by the end of the program.

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Native Community Data Profiles

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

The Native Community Data Profiles tool connects data from a variety of public sources for a place-based look at a range of topics.

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J40 PLAYBOOK

Emerald Cities Collaborative

This playbook offers frontline groups and community organizations guidance for developing a People’s Justice40+ Community Benefit Plan.

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Ten Podcasts Focused on Rural Community and Economic Development

Check out our roundup of podcasts highlighting important issues about and to rural communities and Native nations.

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Coworkers calculating data
Strategies for Economic Sustainability for Rural Communities

Discover approaches for economic sustainability for rural communities. Explore ways to do outdoor recreation development differently.

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POTs and PANs

CCG Consulting

Blog written by Doug Dawson, President of CCG Consulting, on almost every aspect of telecommunications.

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Rural Partnership Program: Addressing 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.