$170,000

Rural Development Leadership Network.
P.O Box 98, Prince St. Station
New York, NY 10012

This project will provide 2 fellowships for emerging leaders in rural community development in the 8th District of North Carolina.  The fellowships will include tuition, stipends, travel, educational materials, capacity building, and seed money for community-based field projects and funds for resource people and the development of educational materials.  The project will also will strengthen local leadership, create capacity, attract funding, and support constructive development activities.  A national network will support local leaders with capacity building activities and resources.