RCAC’s programs and services deliver solutions to complex community needs. Our local presence allows us to develop partnerships with communities to identify needs, set goals, and select the best options to meet those goals. RCAC and our partners provide the tools to create change and growth, but the communities chart their own course. Collaboration, plus community effort will equal community change. How can we help you?

RCAC’s Loan Fund is a financial resource for rural communities. The Loan Fund fills financing gaps and serves in unconventional markets. We offer loans for affordable housing development, environmental infrastructure, community facilities and small businesses in rural locations.

Decent housing, safe drinking water, education, financing, jobs, community facilities, leadership, families are the many facets to RCAC's work.

RCAC expands the knowledge base of the rural public through education and training. Our training expertise is in technical, financial, and administrative issues that affect rural communities. We take great pride in our professional trainer team's capacity and effectiveness. Our trainers maximize audience participation to keep trainings relevant and memorable.

RCAC's news and publications are a compilation of timely news, announcements and accomplishments produced for the rural development world.

Sub-standard housing and poverty are commonplace in low-income rural communities. Many of these communities also face daunting challenges to access safe, clean drinking water and to develop other vital infrastructure. These issues are often overlooked in policy because rural communities lack the resources, training or social networks that are found in urban areas. Learn how you can advocate for the under-served population in the West.

Founded in 1978, RCAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides training, technical and financial resources and advocacy so rural communities can achieve their goals and visions. For more than 35 years, our dedicated staff and active board, coupled with our key values: leadership, collaboration, commitment, quality and integrity, have helped effect positive change in rural communities across the West. Learn more about who we are and how we operate.

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Thursday, Dec 29, 2016

Posted in: Drinking Water, Featured News, Native communities, Riamy Beuscher, Water

Havasupai sue to protect water supply

Among Native American households 13 percent do not have access to safe drinking water.
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Thursday, Dec 22, 2016

Posted in: California, Elizabeth Zach, Featured News, Water, Water Supply and Drought

Will utility customers revolt against rate increases?

In response to California’s lingering drought, which continues to threaten the state’s crucial agricultural economy, state water regulators may force utilities to sell less water and raise customer rates.
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Tuesday, Dec 20, 2016

Posted in: California, Featured News, Housing, Riamy Beuscher

Experts predict that California’s severe housing shortage will put a strain on its economy

California’s severe housing shortage is expected to impact the state’s economy despite current growth. According to reports released by UCLA and UC Riverside …
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Recent News

Havasupai sue to protect water supply

Will utility customers revolt against rate increases?

Experts predict that California’s severe housing shortage will put a strain on its economy

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