Research findings on poor economic conditions and issues of educational attainment in Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District, one of the lowest performing districts in public education in the U.S. at the time.
Insights and learnings from rural practitioners on how organizational capacity and technical assistance can be carefully and intentionally strengthened to grow economies, health, and livelihoods for each and every person in their regions.
By shaping accurate narratives, we can drive fair and just investments and policies that honor the people and places at the heart of rural and Indigenous communities.
This is a workbook focuses on improving the ability of individuals, organizations, businesses, and government in their community to come together, learn, make well-reasoned decisions about the community’s present and future, and work together to carry out those decisions.
Stories shape how we understand people and places. This list highlights narratives and research on the systemic forces affecting rural and Indigenous communities.
Rural Development Hub leaders say new funding like RHTP works best when regions interpret it against existing priorities, coordinate it through existing partnerships, and adapt it to local context — rather than treating it as a distinct program.
Check out our roundup of podcasts highlighting important issues about and to rural communities and Native nations.
