Policy & Data
The Rural Data Portal
The Rural Data Portal is a simple, easy-to-use online resource that provides essential information on the social, economic, and housing characteristics of communities in the United States.
Rural Development Hubs and Federal Resource Opportunities
Apr. 12th, 2023, 1PM
Learn how to use federal funding opportunities to build bridges and develop new capacities and the importance of working regionally to maximize community assets.
Identifying Policies That Advance Racial & Economic Justice in Rural Places
ChangeLab Solutions
Tailoring policies to rural BIPOC communities’ unique conditions is crucial for advancing racial and economic justice. Inclusive decision making that considers local assets, priorities, and challenges can drive impactful change.
A Recipe for a Rural Policy Renaissance
Brookings Institution
In a podcast episode, Brookings Senior Fellow Tony Pipa shares lessons from rural residents about how to effectively support rural communities across America.
Honing in On Home: Breaking Barriers in BIPOC Homeownership
Partners for Rural Transformation (PRT)
A cornerstone of the “American Dream” is owning a home. For many in rural America, this vision seems nearly impossible, especially for people of color. PRT and HOPE examine policies and lending practices to help address the challenges they face and close homeownership gaps.
Toward Racial Equity & Rural Prosperity
ChangeLab Solutions
Explore a suite of resources created by ChangeLab Solutions designed to help community organizations, policymakers, and other changemakers advance racial equity and rural prosperity.
Recent Learnings from (and for) the Rural Field
New opportunities with value to rural and Native nation communities are being generated across fields, from public health to environmental justice and beyond. Check out a few ideas and opportunities to help spur equitable rural prosperity in your community.
2023 COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS
The University Of Wisconsin Population Health Institute
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) brings actionable data, evidence, guidance and stories to support community-led efforts to grow community power and improve health equity. The University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI) created CHR&R for communities across the nation, with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Who Lives in Rural America? The Geography of Rural Race and Ethnicity
Center on Rural Innovation (CORI)
How are racial and ethnic groups distributed across rural America? What are the historical factors that have influenced the current geography? Learn more about who lives in rural America from CORI’s Rural Aperture Project.
A Conversation with NEF about Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Preservation, and Workforce Housing
Rural LISC
In a webinar organized by Rural LISC, experts from the National Equity Fund provide an update on tax credit pricing and what makes a rural tax credit project attractive to investors.
Learning Through Convening: Top Conferences for Rural Prosperity
Check out some top conferences focused on advancing equitable rural prosperity.
Rural Capacity Map
To help identify communities with limited capacity, Headwaters Economics created a new Rural Capacity Index.