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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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.
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FEDERAL DATA ON RURAL CLEARINGHOUSE
USDA Economic Research Service
This listing provides a summary of the major Federal sources of statistical data used to analyze rural areas. The data sources are categorized by their content, time period, as well as their geographic coverage.
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EQUITABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Resources from RWJF on transforming neighborhoods to improve health and wellbeing.
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GET HELP APPLYING FOR FEDERAL FUNDING
Just Transition Fund
The Federal Access Center is a one-stop resource hub to help coal communities secure public funding for local economic solutions.
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GIVING FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES
Inside Philanthropy
Explore the foundations, major donors, and corporations that are making grants to nonprofits for rural communities.
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THE ABC’S OF COOPERATIVE IMPACT
National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International
Analysis of cooperatives in a number of different economic sectors.
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COOPERATION WORKS SUCCESS STORIES
Cooperation Works
Stories of how co-ops keep income in the community, building wealth, creating jobs and reinvigorating economies.
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CO-OPS: A KEY PART OF RURAL AMERICA
U.S. Department of Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) highlights cooperatives as a cornerstone of rural America, where producer- and user-owned businesses help...
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RURAL VOICES FOR CONSERVATION COALITION LANDSCAPE TOOLS
Rural Voices for Conservation Coalition
The Rural Voices for Conservation Coalition (RVCC) develops practical guidebooks and tools to help practitioners, agencies, and community groups collaborate...
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B-CORP PROGRAMS AND TOOLS
B Corps
Aspen CSG highlights B Lab’s Programs & Tools as a practical resource for businesses seeking to align profit with purpose....
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WHAT IS TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE?
Indiana Business Research Center
This article reviews the TBL concept, explains how it can be useful for businesses, policy-makers and economic development practitioners and highlights some current examples of putting the TBL into practice.
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RESTORATION AND RENEWAL: THE NEW APPALACHIAN ECONOMY
Appalachian Voices
The Reclaiming Appalachia Coalition shares Just Transition case studies shedding light on Appalachia’s ongoing economic transition.