Over half of US West communities lack capacity to get federal infrastructure and climate funds, study finds

A recent study found that over half of communities in the West lack the capacity to access the $1.2 trillion . . .

Ally Bank grant supports RCAC’s economic development work with Silver City, New Mexico

West Sacramento, Calif. — Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) received a $20,000 Ally Bank grant that will support RCAC’s work with Silver City, New Mexico as it recovers from the COVID-19 crisis.

Build Back Better Framework includes rural capacity and housing investments    

Today President Biden announced the Administration’s updated Build Back Better Framework, detailing several capacity building and affordable housing investments targeted to rural communities.

American Express grant funds economic development in rural New Mexico, Utah communities

West Sacramento, Calif. — A $50,000 American Express grant will support economic development through Rural Community Assistance Corporation’s (RCAC) Building Rural Economies (BRE) training in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico and Grant County, Utah.  

Capital One supports RCAC’s efforts in rural economic development

West Sacramento, Calif. — Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) received a $78,000 grant from Capital One, which will support an entrepreneurial and economic development pilot program for Tribes in Montana.