Policy & Data
ERADICATING RURAL POVERTY: THE POWER OF COOPERATION
Nonprofit Quarterly
Rural America is far more diverse than how it is portrayed in media and popular culture. This series from Partners for Rural Transformation and NPQ highlights that topic and efforts to address multi-generational poverty.
J40 PLAYBOOK
Emerald Cities Collaborative
This playbook offers frontline groups and community organizations guidance for developing a People’s Justice40+ Community Benefit Plan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Do New FEMA Rule Changes Align with Equity Principles?
FEMA announced big changes to federal disaster assistance programs. Do these changes create more equitable outcomes for communities after natural disasters?
Equitable Economic Development Playbook Initiative
International Economic Development Council (IEDC)
IEDC’s Equitable Economic Development Playbook Initiative is IEDC’s flagship Race, Equity, and Economic Development program.
In It For Rural Resources: A ROADS Event Recap
Resources and learnings from webinar on new federal opportunities for funding and technical assistance for rural America.