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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.

Success Stories

Tuesday, Feb 12, 2019

Lower Kalskag

Lower Kalskag lies 26 miles west of Aniak, 89 miles northeast of Bethel, and 350 miles west of Anchorage, and is only accessible by small plane or by boat via the river, which turns to ice in the winter. In 2016 the Village of Lower Kalskag’s water system was found to be out of compliance with Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Revised Total Coliform Rule.
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Sunday, Feb 03, 2019

Native American Water Masters Association – AZ

Like much of rural America, Tribal water systems often have limited technical and financial means to manage essential infrastructure. External service costs are relatively high due to the remote locations of Tribal lands, and their small customer base makes per capita costs higher than they would be in a more urban setting.
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Thursday, Jan 17, 2019

Sew Pieceful in Lewistown, Montana

Lewistown, Montana – In the 30 some years that Tammy Eckhardt worked as a police officer and criminal investigator, it was essential to find solace from the disheartening aspects of her job. She did this by sitting quietly and quilting. And, through the long Montana winters, she was in good company.
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The Story of San Miguel

San Miguel, N. M. – Modest one-story clay homes line the single road that cuts across this community near the U.S. – Mexico border. At first blush, it would seem San Miguel, nestled in the Mesilla Valley, has stood still, or stood the test of time.
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Friday, Jan 11, 2019

ID household septic loan program

Many residents in rural Idaho find it difficult to repair and, in some cases, replace their septic systems. It is simply too expensive, and their modest incomes don’t cover the costs. In January 2018, the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) and the Idaho State Revolving Fund Program formalized the RCAC Household Septic Loan Program.
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Success Stories

Lower Kalskag

Native American Water Masters Association – AZ

Sew Pieceful in Lewistown, Montana

The Story of San Miguel

ID household septic loan program