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 . . .

Rural communities need new partnerships to overcome digital divide

As new public-private partnerships work to ensure equitable broadband access across the country, analysts say such initiatives will continue to . . .

U.S. Department of Agriculture invests $420 million in rural water infrastructure projects

The federal government announced Thursday, April 21, that it will spend $420 million to repair dams, restore watersheds and develop . . .

Sens. Durbin and Braun put forth plan for Office of Rural Economic Investment

Last month, Sens. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced legislation that would create a new department within the federal government.

Charles Schwab Bank grant supports RCAC’s work with Nevada’s rural communities

West Sacramento, Calif. — Charles Schwab Bank this week awarded $20,000 to Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) to support its work with Nevada’s rural communities.