Rural Development
Rural development is a process focused on the economy, communities and people of areas where demographics show a widely dispersed population. Economic and sustainable development is important in non-urbanized areas that typically have a decentralized workforce and are characterized by out-migration. Rural America is largely agricultural, rich in natural resources and uniquely diverse. Regional councils are key players in advancing rural development through innovative and comprehensive strategic planning and alliances with private, public and nonprofit entities.
Click here to read NARC's Rural Issue Brief.
Federal Resources
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Rural Development
Quality of Life and Economic Improvement Programs for Rural America.
U. S. Department of Commerce
Economic Development Administration
Community/Economic Development Grant and Revolving Loan
Fund Programs
Minority Business Development Administration
Funding Opportunities Resource for Minority Businesses
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Community Planning and Development
Rural Housing and Economic Development
Capacity Building for Housing and Economic Development in Rural
Areas
Email Shannon Menard, Policy Manager or call 202.986.1032 Ext: 217