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ARPA Funds Leveraged for Workforce Development in NC Coal Town

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced last month nearly $700,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to support a new workforce development center...

Wayne County, Michigan Receives ARPA Boost to Small Businesses and Economic Diversity

The Downriver Community Conference in Southgate, Michigan (population 29,000) was awarded $1.6 million from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) through the Coal Communities Commitment. The...

Climate Tradeoffs in the Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed in August and making historic investments in climate and other rural priorities, came with tradeoffs; among the most...

Local community groups in central and southeastern Ohio spoke to 1,100 residents about issues facing their households. Here’s what they said.

Politicians need to localize their legislative platforms and focus on decreasing daily expenses and improving quality of life to engage residents living in rural...

USDA’s ReConnect Rural Broadband Program Round 4 Funding Opens Today

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Rural Development division opened applications for their most recent round of funding in the ReConnect program, a critical...