Rural Development
Intermediary connects projects, people, and dollars
Invest Appalachia and the Fed have joined forces to help rural communities and small towns turn investment-worthy ideas into investment-ready ones.
Recipes for rural prosperity as populations change
Some rural areas are shrinking as young people move away, while others are absorbing an influx of newer US residents. What should rural communities consider as their populations shift?
Creative funding and relationships shape affordable housing efforts in central Nebraska
Discover how the Central Nebraska Economic Development District champions affordable housing in rural Nebraska. Executive Director Judy Petersen shares innovative strategies and financing mechanisms for delivering housing solutions in small communities.
Music teacher plants roots in rural Nebraska town
Discover how a dedicated music teacher, Doug Erb, rooted himself in rural Nebraska, navigating the challenges of finding affordable housing and contributing to community growth.
Blossom Johnston does good by strengthening nonprofits in rural Idaho
Blossom Johnston’s strong connection to nature in rural communities, and her passion for children, led her to Idaho almost 40 years ago.
Regional groups use funding, skills training to build capacity in Appalachian communities
Together, Appalachia Funders Network and the Appalachian Regional Commission leverage each other’s networks to help bridge funding gaps — what they consider an essential ingredient in capacity building.
A closer look at rural CDFIs
Get insightful data and findings from the Richmond Fed’s 2023 CDFI Survey, highlighting the impact and challenges of rural CDFIs.
Bridging the rural digital literacy and connectivity divide in New Mexico
Maria Chaparro and Bob Bunting share how authentic community input, coupled with intentional collaboration, is advancing digital access in rural Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
Community input drives the digital literacy and internet access efforts of Mamacítas Cibernéticas
Mamacítas Cibernéticas (Cybernetic Mamas) wants to make sure the community has a say when it comes to digital inclusion in Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
Why Rural Matters to the Fed
The Fed’s Rural Learning Community (RLC) shares knowledge about what affects rural communities and how best to foster opportunity in rural areas.
