Tools

2023 County Health Rankings
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) brings actionable data, evidence, guidance and stories to support community-led efforts to grow community...

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.

Housing Justice Narrative Toolkit
The PolicyLink Housing Justice Narrative Initiative’s toolkit offers a scaffolding for us to stay centered in the future we are...

Thrive Rural Framework Assessment Worksheet
We have the opportunity to build thriving, prosperous, healthy rural communities and Native nations where each and every person belongs...

Rural Capacity Map
To help identify communities with limited capacity, Headwaters Economics created a new Rural Capacity Index.

Rural Playbook
Across the country, rural hospitals are beginning to address key social determinants of health, improving the health and well-being of...

The Rural Aperture Project: Leveraging data to gain new insights into rural America
The Rural Aperture Project from the Center on Rural Innovation is intended to provide all those advancing rural prosperity — from practitioners...

National association of counties HOUSING SOLUTIONS MATCHMAKER TOOL
The housing policy matchmaker aspires to be a resource for local officials, providing information that assists in understanding the elements...

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau can help renters and landlords pay rent, cover utilities, and make up for a loss in...

USDA RD Walk Through Example: Annual Household Income
This guide explains what the USDA RD looks for when reviewing the lenders annual income calculation along with a list...

USDA RD Program and Services Interactive Map
This interactive map provides relevant USDA grant and loan programs for each state.

usda ReConnect Program: Demonstration of the Public Filing Tool
This tutorial includes information on how to search for PNFs (Public Notice Filings), submit a Public Notice Response (PNR), subscribe...