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Resources by Topic: Community and economic development

Rural Matters
Collection of 30-minute podcasts about rural education, business, and health, intended to increase awareness, inform discussion, and expand the dialogue on important issues facing rural stakeholders. Guests include rural education decision-makers, business owners and entrepreneurs, and healthcare representatives.
Type: Audio
Sponsoring organizations: Center for Rural Affairs, National Rural Education Association
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The IHA Hospital Economic Impact Report
An interactive tool providing the economic impact for all hospitals and healthcare facilities by county in Iowa. Includes data on employment, income, retail sales, and sales tax revenues.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Iowa Hospital Association
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Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Locator
An interactive search tool that allows people to locate community development financial institutions in their area. Includes search options by organization, state, organization type, and lending type.
Type: Directory
Sponsoring organization: Opportunity Finance Network
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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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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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