Small Towns, Big Change
A series of articles that address the development and challenges of building a robust economy focused on the health and well-being of individuals living in the rural communities of Colorado and New Mexico.
Citation: High Country News
Type: Website
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Community Vitality and Rural Healthcare Topic Guide
Information, resources, and frequently asked questions related to the linkage between rural healthcare and the economic strength and overall vitality of the community. Features economic impact studies and funding to support healthcare in rural communities.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development: State Offices Directory
Provides contact information for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development state offices.
Type: Directory
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PubMed Search: Community and Economic Development and Rural Health
Searches PubMed's collection of journal article citations on the topics of community and economic development and rural health.
Type: Literature Search
Sponsoring organization: U.S. National Library of Medicine
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CDBG Program Contacts
Directory of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program state contacts.
Type: Directory
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Rural e-News
Online monthly newsletter providing funding opportunities, training, and resources relevant to rural economic development, community development, and education.
Type: Journal/Newsletter
Sponsoring organization: Rural LISC
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Daily Yonder
Tracks policy and publishes news and special reports on these issues facing small communities: health, employment, broadband access, education, and economic development.
Type: Journal/Newsletter
Sponsoring organization: Center for Rural Strategies
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Rural Connections
Published twice a year, each issue focuses on a particular topic of interest to residents in the Western U.S. Contributors include researchers, faculty, and professionals throughout the nation. Examples of past topics include health communities, water, food security, sustainability, renewable energy, and emergency preparedness.
Type: Journal/Newsletter
Sponsoring organization: Western Rural Development Center
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Economic Impact Analysis Tool
Generates summary reports detailing how grant spending can benefit the economy. Reports can reflect past, current, and future grant spending. Tool can be used by any rural community health organization wanting to know how their project or program activities impact their state economy.
Type: Tool
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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USDA Service Center Locator: Rural Development
Provides contact information for USDA Rural Development service centers by state, county, and for the U.S. territories and commonwealths.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: U.S. Department of Agriculture
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