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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Monday, Jun 17, 2019

Posted in: Dear Sher

Dear Sher

I just have a quick question about the Unnumbered Letter from April 15 regarding self-help grantees and certified loan application packagers/intermediaries ordering appraisals. Does the appraiser have to be on the Rural Development approved list of appraisers?
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Policy update

The House of Representatives Appropriations Committee has reported its final funding numbers for next fiscal year. In spite of using a pretty aggressive budget number, the House is only increasing the self-help account from $30 to $32 million.
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Thursday, Jun 13, 2019

Posted in: Economic issues, Featured News

Census accuracy concerns raised in Coachella Valley

Changes to the way the 2020 Census will be conducted, along with ongoing U.S. Postal Service challenges, could impact how accurately Coachella Valley residents are counted.
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19 Jun

It's Homeownership Month at @usdaRD and we are getting the word out about the #HomeMadeinRuralDevelopment program. Thank you @NevadaStateBank for hosting Winnemucca's Financial Awareness Event tonight.

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NLIHC @NLIHC·

18 Jun

📢 NEW REPORT ALERT! #OOR19

Check out the new report that shows a full-time worker in the U.S. must earn $22.96/hour to afford a modest 2-bedroom apartment https://t.co/44SGHFUsqj

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CHC @calhsng·

18 Jun

#OOR19 is out today! Check out the full report at ➡️ https://t.co/nGD0yy93DR

Thank you @NLIHC for providing valuable Housing Wage data for regions across the county!

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Coalition for the Homeless @NYHomeless·

18 Jun

Today’s Read: Grim New Report from @NLIHC Shows Rent Is Unaffordable in Every State https://t.co/VvQipLpvlY #CFHReads #OOR19

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SKCHomelessCoalition @Homeless2Housed·

18 Jun

Just Released: Out of Reach, a national report on housing unaffordablity by @NLIHC. Lots of local, state data to look through. Folks in our region need a "housing wage" of $36.52 an hour to afford Fair Market Rent (FMR). We need more #AffordableHousing for low income households. https://t.co/NZZsEI06T1

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