To help identify communities with limited capacity, Headwaters Economics created a new Rural Capacity Index on a scale of 0 (low capacity) to 100 (high capacity). The Index is based on 10 variables that can function as proxies for community capacity. The variables incorporate metrics related to local government staffing, community education and engagement, and socioeconomic trends.
Check out our roundup of ten podcasts highlighting important issues about and to rural communities and Native nations.
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.
Jun. 17th, 2024, 4PM
Join our June 17 webinar to discuss capacity development, collaboration, and coalition building.
Executive Summary for Unlocking Potential: Call to Action. Get quick takeaways and recommendations for action on equitable outdoor recreation development.
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.
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.
Check out our roundup of ten podcasts highlighting important issues about and to rural communities and Native nations.
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.
Jun. 17th, 2024, 4PM
Join our June 17 webinar to discuss capacity development, collaboration, and coalition building.
Executive Summary for Unlocking Potential: Call to Action. Get quick takeaways and recommendations for action on equitable outdoor recreation development.
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.
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.
