Four Principles for Fostering Community Well-Being with Asset-Based Development
Insights and recommendations to foster rural & Indigenous well-being with asset based development.
Rural Knowledge Center
Rural Resources, Insights, and Collaborations by Aspen CSG and Partners
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HOW TO WORK IN COALITIONS
Western Organization of Resource Councils
The Western Organization of Resources Councils (WORC) created a worksheet with tips for successful coalitions, questions to consider before joining coalitions, and more.
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FEDERAL REGIONAL COMMISSIONS AND AUTHORITIES: STRUCTURAL FEATURES AND FUNCTION
Congressional Research Service
The Congressional Research Service’s report describes the structure, activities, legislative history, and funding history of the seven federal regional commissions and authorities
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REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
The OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities (CFE) advances inclusive and sustainable development by focusing on people, places,...
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INFORMATION ON THE REGIONAL RURAL DEVELOPMENT CENTERS
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture
The NIFA Regional Rural Development Centers play a unique role in USDA’s service to rural America. They link the research and educational outreach capacity of the nation’s public universities with communities, local decision-makers, entrepreneurs, families, and farmers and ranchers to help address a wide range of development issues.
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REGIONAL FOOD HUB RESOURCE GUIDE
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
HSDA report on food hub impacts on regional food systems, and the resources available to support their growth and development.
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KEY FACTORS AND STRATEGIES FOR URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITIES
National League of Cities
Robust connectivity helps align the diverse strengths and assets present within regions.
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ACCELERATING RURAL PROSPERITY THROUGH REGIONAL COLLABORATION
National League of Cities
National League of Cities
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HEADWATERS CAPACITY MAP
Headwaters Economics
A Rural Capacity Map: To help identify communities where investments in staffing and expertise are needed to support infrastructure and climate resilience projects.
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RURAL HEALTH MAPPING TOOL
NORC at the University of Chicago
This tool allows CDC, other researchers, community organizations, local policymakers, and the public to create county-level maps illustrating the relationship between COVID-19 vaccination coverage rates and other health outcomes, socio-demographic, and economic variables across all counties of the United States. Insights derived from this tool can be used to target resources and interventions, and inform efforts, particularly in rural areas, related to vaccination coverage rates.
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CDFI LOCATOR
Opportunity Finance Network
Use the search filters to locate and learn more about Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) member CDFIs based in rural, urban, and Native communities across America.
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PARTICIPATORY INVESTING TOOLKIT
Common Future
Explore Common Future’s playbook for power-shifting in philanthropic investment.
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COUNTY GOVERNANCE PROJECT
National Association of Counties
Use this database to compare information across all 48 states with county governments. Select one of the four categories at the top, then dig into specific datasets, maps and charts within each category. In any data table, use the search bar at the top to isolate similar states based on specific data points or click on an indicator name to sort the data.