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 40 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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26 May

SB 1069 passed the Senate floor with a 39-0 vote! This bill harmonizes CA's Govt Code with federal guidelines that require nonprofits to receive indirect cost reimbursement on grants, ensuring an efficient and equitable partnership w/ the state. #CAleg @SenatorUmberg @SelfHelpEnt

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26 May

Today is our next California Sustainable Forestry Investor Club with @RCACorg!
Register: https://impactfinctr.co/CASFLI

Learn from our investor panel featuring @SallyBoulter, @amythechung, and Jeff Nuss. Let's make a difference in the CA Sustainable Forestry space!
#CASustainability

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19 May

SAVE THE DATES for this #free upcoming workshop series in Springerville, AZ. Details and registration: https://fflcr.org/ #CookingUpABusiness

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24 May

Consistent capital flow is one of the keys to inclusive rural prosperity, as illustrated by the CDFI intermediaries that make up Partners for Rural Transformation @PfRTorg, incl. our close partner @Faheonline + @Oweesta @HopeCreditUnion @RCACorg @CDCBcdcb

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