An official website of the United States government.
USDA. Economic Research Service.
Reports and summaries of recent trends in employment, educational attainment, and economic indicators in rural areas.
Economic and Rural Development
Provides information on resources and tools available to rural communities.
Rural Community College Alliance.
"A network and advocacy group that helps build the capacity of member community colleges to improve the educational and economic prospects for rural America."
Youthbuild USA.
"Through the Initiative, YouthBuild USA strengthened the capacity of rural communities to support and train their young people for leadership and a meaningful, productive life within their home communities."
Appalachian Regional Commission.
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) "supports a variety of activities to promote entrepreneurship and business development in the Appalachian Region."
DOC. TA. National Institute of Standards and Technology.
A national network of centers, field staff, and service locations to support U.S. manufacturing and provide access to a variety of resources. Connect with your Local MEP Center to grow your manufacturing business.
United States Small Business Administration.
Small Business Programs and Assistance.
- Business Guide https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/
- Small Business Funding Programshttps://www.sba.gov/funding-programs
- Find Local Business Assistance: https://www.sba.gov/tools/local-assistance
United States Department of Labor.
U.S. Department of Agriculture. Rural Development.
"We offer loans, grants and loan guarantees to support essential services such as housing, economic development, health care, first responder services and equipment, and water, electric and communications infrastructure.
We promote economic development by supporting loans to businesses through banks, credit unions and community-managed lending pools. We offer technical assistance and information to help agricultural producers and cooperatives get started and improve the effectiveness of their operations.
We provide technical assistance to help communities undertake community empowerment programs. We help rural residents buy or rent safe, affordable housing and make health and safety repairs to their homes."
U.S. Department of Agriculture. National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
There are four Regional Rural Development Centers nation-wide that assist in regional development education and assistance.
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
"Economic development is an important part of strengthening communities by creating and retaining jobs"