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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Wednesday, Jul 31, 2019

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

Democratic presidential hopefuls campaign on clean water

Democratic presidential candidates have come out with plans to ensure all Americans have access to clean water, among them is California Sen. Kamala Harris who recently focused on water crises around the country.
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Tuesday, Jul 30, 2019

Posted in: Network News

Network News July 2019

Kalispell, Montana – By many accounts, this lush, pastoral expanse of the United States may be the country’s most stunning. Serene, picturesque Flathead Lake to the south and Glacier National Park to the north attracts tourists year-round, such that Flathead County is expanding in both population and labor force. But all of this growth has unfortunately not translated into more homes for this burgeoning population.
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Thursday, Jul 25, 2019

Posted in: Press Release

Oregon Community Foundation invests $1 million in RCAC to support rural Oregon communities

West Sacramento, Calif. —Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) was awarded a $1 million loan from the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) to support RCAC’s lending in rural Oregon. Funds will support a range of nonprofits, Tribal governments and small business borrowers for job creation, affordable housing and environmental infrastructure
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@RCACorg Thank you Olga Morales and Karl Pennock, RCAC for providing Asset Management Training for Small Utilities in Clovis, NM.

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Tribes, Tribal communities and individual Native Americans in Arizona and New Mexico—RCAC's Loan Fund has low interest, long- and short-term loans for your small business, housing and community facility projects. https://t.co/EFuHCIMkHq

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Peninsula Housing Authority to dedicate six Mutual Self Help homes today - RCAC was pleased to provide technical support: https://t.co/pyZyrWkosV

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