Federal Resources for Sustainable Rural Communities (PDF 44p 6MB) is a guide to programs from the Partnership for Sustainable Communities and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that rural communities can use to promote economic competitiveness, protect healthy environments, and enhance quality of life.
Supporting Sustainable Rural Communities (PDF 52p 3MB)
Produced by the Partnership for Sustainable Communities and USDA, this report features case studies showcasing rural accomplishments, sample funding and technical assistance opportunities, and performance measures rural communities can use to assess their progress.
Putting Smart Growth to Work in Rural Communities
Focuses on smart growth strategies that can help guide growth in rural areas while protecting natural and working lands and preserving the rural character of existing communities.
US Department of Agriculture Rural Development Program
Provides resources, tools, and programs to assist communities with improving the economy and quality of life in rural America.
US Department of Agriculture Atlas of Rural and Small Town America
An interactive data tool to view statistics on people, jobs, and agriculture in your community.
Rural Transportation Planning Resources
This site provides links to a wide variety of information resources to support transportation planning efforts in communities and areas outside those regions covered by Metropolitan Planning Organizations.
Rural Transportation Toolbox
Designed to assist public and private stakeholders in planning, developing, and improving rural areas and small communities, especially through transportation and related projects.
Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food (KYF) Compass
The USDA Compass is an online multi-media narrative with stories, pictures and video about USDA’s support for local and regional food systems and an interactive map of USDA-supported local and regional food activities in all 50 states.