Publications and Resources
Native Learning Center's Hoporenkv Podcast
Learn more about USDA Rural Development's ReConnect Program on the latest episode.
Investing in Rural Prosperity
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis' extensive study examining policy, governance and economic development in rural and tribal communities with strategies for local capacity building in rural America.
Tourism Led Development: A Likely Entrepreneurial Development Opportunity Strategy Guide
e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems offers this guide to provide strategies for growing a more resilient and diverse economy around rural tourism.
Resilient Strategies Guide
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, with the support of community partners, offers this Guide and many other Resources, including a listing of upcoming events, through the Creating Resilient Water Utilities initiative which provides technical assistance to drinking water, waste water and storm water utilities around the country.
Measuring the Economic and Human Impact of Nonprofit Organizations in Rural America
National Rural Housing Coalition impact report highlights key federal programs that support affordable housing and community infrastructure, including water and wastewater disposal.
Land-Based Wind, Offshore Wind and Distributed Wind Reports
Three market reports released by the U.S. Department of Energy detail trends in wind development, technology, cost and performance through the end of 2020, reveal that Wind energy grew at a record pace representing the largest source of new additions to the U.S. electric-generating capacity.
Events and Learning Opportunities
USDA Rural Development Events:
11/30 & 12/1: USDA RD Water & Wastewater Environmental Programs Tribal Consultation
Find past workshop recordings at the USDA Rural Development YouTube Channel.
Other Learning Opportunities:
11/30: Building Development Muscle in Rural and Native Nation Communities
11/20, 12/3: 2021 Housing Assistance Council's Biennial National Rural Housing Conference
12/6-12/8: Native American Indian Housing Council 2021 Legal Symposium
12/7-12/9: Intertribal Agricultural Council (IAC) Annual Conference