Achieving Federal Program Coordination Through a National Transition Corporation ReportJun 27, 2024 Achieving Federal Program Coordination Through a National Transition Corporation Interagency coordination and investments in community capacity remain challenged by siloed and complex federal assistance programs, demanding a more coherent transition vision and aligned strategies. Jun 27, 2024 Sophia Corridan, Mark Haggerty
Project 2025 Would Eliminate Head Start, Severely Restricting Access to Child Care in Rural America ArticleJun 26, 2024 Project 2025 Would Eliminate Head Start, Severely Restricting Access to Child Care in Rural America If enacted, the elimination of Head Start would undermine economic growth and exacerbate inequalities among families with young children. Jun 26, 2024 Casey Peeks
Project 2025 Would Increase Costs for Commuters, Defund Transit Maintenance, and Undermine Economic Growth ArticleJun 10, 2024 Project 2025 Would Increase Costs for Commuters, Defund Transit Maintenance, and Undermine Economic Growth How a radical plan to eliminate federal transit funding could devastate local transit systems, hurt families, and undermine economic growth. Jun 10, 2024 Kevin DeGood
The Key Role of States in Unlocking Direct Pay for Clean Energy ReportMay 28, 2024 The Key Role of States in Unlocking Direct Pay for Clean Energy States have a crucial role to play in maximizing the uptake of direct pay clean energy tax credits and spurring the clean energy economy. May 28, 2024 Reema Bzeih, Rachel Chang, Shara Mohtadi, 1 More Sam Ricketts
Rural Communities Can Benefit From Infrastructure Funds—if Rollout Is Done Right ReportApr 24, 2024 Rural Communities Can Benefit From Infrastructure Funds—if Rollout Is Done Right The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act’s nearly $1.8 trillion marks a profound boost in infrastructure spending; but to make the most of new resources, the federal government must address communities’ wariness of projects because of past treatment. Apr 24, 2024 Grete Gansauer, Mark Haggerty
Matchmaking for Community Benefit: The Rural Partners Network Connects Rural Leaders With Federal Resources ReportNov 6, 2023 Matchmaking for Community Benefit: The Rural Partners Network Connects Rural Leaders With Federal Resources The Rural Partners Network places community liaisons in underserved rural areas that have historically faced challenges accessing and managing federal grants and resources. Nov 6, 2023 Jenny Tran, Mark Haggerty
Leveraging Renewable Energy Investments for Rural Development ReportNov 6, 2023 Leveraging Renewable Energy Investments for Rural Development The U.S. Department of Energy requires developers applying for all the agency’s grant and loan programs to craft a community benefits plan, with the goal of leveraging public investments into broadly shared benefits in the communities where projects are sited. Nov 6, 2023 Mark Haggerty, Anastasios Chryssikopoulos
Guide to Rural and Tribal Capacity-Building Programs ReportNov 6, 2023 Guide to Rural and Tribal Capacity-Building Programs These 10 federal programs are designed to expand capacity and bridge the gap between federal resources and the rural and Tribal communities that need them most. Nov 6, 2023 Mark Haggerty, Chéri Smith
The CHIPS and Science Act Will Bring Technology and Manufacturing Investment to Rural Areas and Communities of Color ReportSep 19, 2023 The CHIPS and Science Act Will Bring Technology and Manufacturing Investment to Rural Areas and Communities of Color The Tech Hubs program within the CHIPS and Science Act is a major opportunity to provide equitable access to industry for underserved communities and economic growth for the country at large. Sep 19, 2023 Ashleigh Maciolek, Justine Gluck, Sara Partridge, 1 More Sydney Bryant
Why the Farm Bill May Be the Highest-Stakes Climate Fight Flying Below the Radar ReportMay 25, 2023 Why the Farm Bill May Be the Highest-Stakes Climate Fight Flying Below the Radar Major climate and conservation gains hang in the balance as Congress reauthorizes the expiring farm bill; passing strong legislation that builds on historic investments from the Inflation Reduction Act is critical for the United States to lead the world on climate-smart agriculture and meet national land conservation goals. May 25, 2023 Drew McConville, Jasia Smith, Mariel Lutz
Gun Violence in Rural America Fact SheetSep 26, 2022 Gun Violence in Rural America While politicians and the media have largely focused their attention on gun violence in large cities, rural communities continue to see a rise in gun-related deaths. Sep 26, 2022 David Correa, Nick Wilson
How States Can Expand Health Care Access in Rural Communities ReportFeb 9, 2022 How States Can Expand Health Care Access in Rural Communities States have several tools available to help relieve rural care shortages and increase health care provider supply during the pandemic and beyond. Feb 9, 2022 Thomas Waldrop, Emily Gee