Publications Archive

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 partners with rural and Indigenous communities to achieve their vision and well being through technical assistance, training, financial resources and advocacy. For more than 45 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.

News & Publications

Monday, Aug 28, 2023

Posted in: Self-Help Builder News

Self-Help Builder August 2023 (Special Edition)

RCAC called for videos, pictures and stories from your homeownership celebration events, key ceremonies, success stories and self-help grantees delivered! In this Special Edition, we feature eleven grantees and families from across our service area.
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Wednesday, Jul 26, 2023

Posted in: Network News

Network News July 2023

In this issue: Wells Fargo Teams Up with RCAC and Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona, Sacramento Business Journal honors RCAC in 2023 DEI Awards, training highlights and more!
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Wednesday, Jun 28, 2023

Posted in: Self-Help Builder News

Self-Help Builder June 2023

CEO update, PN 583 makes significant changes to HB-1-3550, RCAC Self-Help shares training videos and more!
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Monday, Jun 26, 2023

Posted in: Network News

Network News June 2023

In this issue: Wells Fargo Teams Up with RCAC and VCCDC to Help Homeowners in Port Hueneme, RCAC interviews Charlene Fernandez (Arizona State Director for USDA Rural Development), training highlights and more!
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Friday, May 26, 2023

Posted in: Network News

Network News May 2023

In this issue: RCAC and CEDC Provide Hope and Homes for Working Families in California’s South Coast, Making Policy Work for Rural Communities, 2023 RuralRISE Summit, training highlights and more!
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News & Publications

Self-Help Builder August 2023 (Special Edition)

Network News July 2023

Self-Help Builder June 2023

Network News June 2023

Network News May 2023