American Rural Studies: Rural Organizations

A central portal for the variety of agencies and programs run by the Department of Agriculture. The USDA has the greatest number of federal programs for the various specific needs of rural communities.

The Office of Rural Health Policy was created to advise the Secretary of HHS on health care issues impacting rural communities, including:
* Access to quality health care, healthcare professionals; and viable rural hospitals
* Any effects of the Department’s proposed rules and/or regulations, on access or financing of health care in rural areas.

"The Rural Gateway is an information clearinghouse providing technical assistance, training workshops, and peer learning and resources sharing to support rural housing and economic development."

"The two initiatives within the Rural Education Achievement Program are:
** The Small, Rural School Achievement Program - and
** The Rural and Low-Income School Program"

"The New York State Office, (in Syracuse,) administers USDA Rural Development programs through ten Area Offices across the state."

"The Neighborhood and Rural Preservation Program provides administrative funds to support community-based not-for-profit corporations."

"The mission of RSI is to assist in developing sustainable rural communities that are equipped to address the unique challenges of the 21st century. [We] lead efforts to develop best practices building sustainable rural communities."

"[We] seeks to strengthen rural Kansas communities while advancing student learning.... the Chapman Center welcomes the expertise of different disciplines and recognizes the contributions of diverse Kansas communities past, present and future."

"The Rural Studies Program is a university-based program to support broadly multidisciplinary teaching, research and programs focused on rural people and places....Our program advances the frontiers of knowledge in rural development, centering on matters that support the process of wealth creation in rural communities."

"(CRS) addresses social, economic, and resource challenges through applied research, program evaluation, community data and indicators and economic impact studies."

"(IIRA) builds the capacity of community leaders and policymakers by providing technical support, applied research, policy evaluation, and training across the state. IIRA is a clearinghouse for information on rural issues, coordinates rural research, and works with state agencies on issues of importance to rural communities."

"Founded in 2004 with the idea that those living and working in the Black Belt best knew the area’s challenges and opportunities, the Foundation actively puts needed resources into the region that make a lasting impact"

"Mission [is to] establish strong rural communities, environmental stewardship, and genuine opportunity for all while engaging people in decisions that affect the quality of their lives and the future of their communities."

"We strive to create better opportunities for small towns and rural communities by building coalitions, developing partnerships, leading public information campaigns, and advancing strategies that strengthen connections."

"Founded in 2017 to address the dramatic opportunity gap between rural and urban communities that grew out of the Great Recession. We are committed to advancing economic prosperity in rural America..."

"Mission [is] improve the economic performance in the center of the U.S. by advocating for fact-based solutions to foster job creation, inclusive growth, and improved health outcomes."

"Mission: The Institute for Rural America promotes opportunity for independent farmers and rural communities through education, research, advocacy and service."

"A national nonprofit membership organization... The association’s mission is to provide leadership on rural health issues via advocacy, communications, education and research."

"[Our] mission [is] to: (1) undertake unbiased research and analysis... (2) improve the understanding of the impacts of public policies on rural people and places... and (3) facilitate dialogue among the diverse community,... focused on a sustainable rural America."