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Advocacy

Rural Arizona schools will receive funding to make up for significant budgetary shortfalls.

Jul 1, 2013 4:56PM

Rural, Native American Arizona schools secure $15 million More…

A new proposal in Colorado is designed to protect rural communities from the effects of gas and oil drilling.

Jan 3, 2013 9:56PM

Colorado plans to implement new oil and gas drilling regulations More…

Broadband

The USDA will provide more than $20 million in funding to extend broadband services to Montana.

May 2, 2013 4:15PM

USDA to bring broadband services to Montana More…

Rural residents in California will soon gain access to broadband services.

Apr 25, 2013 3:24PM

Rural California to gain access to broadband services More…

Charter schools

On behalf of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, his senior advisor, Janie Hipp, announced funding for 21 projects to improve educational systems while at the National Congress of American Indians Annual Conference on October 23.

Oct 24, 2012 4:39PM

Montana, Washington state to benefit from Tribal College Initiative Grant program More…

Located near the arctic circle, Inupiat eskimos are still very much isolated and connected to their traditional cultural practices.

Feb 17, 2011 3:20PM

Alaska's Inupiat desire more local teachers More…

Climate change

Many tribes are vulnerable to climate change, a new report states, and few can move from harsh climate areas due to lack of finances.

Aug 29, 2011 2:30PM

Study: Tribes vulnerable to effects of climate change More…

Community and cultural centers

Rural towns may benefit from hosting CIRD workshops to improve their communities.

Jan 11, 2013 7:55PM

CIRD accepting applications from rural towns with community design issues More…

Emissions from a Nevada-based coal-fired plant have become an issue local tribes are working to fix.

Oct 23, 2012 3:30PM

Nevada tribe urges EPA to address coal plant emissions More…

Community Development Financial Institutions

The NACA Program will make approximately $12 million available to various CDFIs that serve Native American, Alaskan Native or Native Hawaiian communities.

Nov 15, 2011 5:16PM

New round of federal CDFI funding begins More…

Several California organizations were selected for their work providing either technical assistance and training or providing loans to rural microentreprenuers and microenterprises. Montana, New Mexico and Washington are also among the states chosen.

Nov 14, 2011 6:00PM

USDA takes steps to support rural businesses, entrepreneurs, communities More…

Economic issues

Alaskans impacted by flooding may be eligible for disaster relief.

Jul 9, 2013 3:33PM

Alaska storm victims to receive disaster recovery aid More…

Rural Arizona schools will receive funding to make up for significant budgetary shortfalls.

Jul 1, 2013 4:56PM

Rural, Native American Arizona schools secure $15 million More…

Green energy

Diversifying energy in Alaska can help lower costs for residents.

Jun 21, 2013 2:00PM

'Energy diversity' essential to providing affordable, sustainable services to rural Alaska More…

A new partnership between Oregon and Washington may help speed up the beginning and completion of energy projects in the region.

May 28, 2013 4:48PM

DOI announces collaboration between Pacific Northwest states to expedite energy infrastructure permits More…

Healthy Food

USDA programs are helping many tribal communities reconnect with their history.

Jun 7, 2013 4:44PM

USDA initiative helps Native Americans establish gardens, reconnect with tribal roots More…

Women in rural locations have experienced a decline in their lifespans over the last ten years.

Dec 18, 2012 9:40PM

Rural women see shortened lifespans More…

Hospitals, clinics, and treatment centers

Declines in the rural population are beginning to result in shortages of medical professionals.

Jun 24, 2013 4:15PM

Population losses in rural areas resulting in public service shortages More…

Women in rural locations have experienced a decline in their lifespans over the last ten years.

Dec 18, 2012 9:40PM

Rural women see shortened lifespans More…

Leadership development

A USDA grant may help rural businesses create jobs and expand their services.

May 20, 2013 1:55PM

USDA opens funding to grant applicants seeking technical assistance for rural business growth More…

Rural towns may benefit from hosting CIRD workshops to improve their communities.

Jan 11, 2013 7:55PM

CIRD accepting applications from rural towns with community design issues More…

State Rural Development Councils (SRDCs)

Whatcom County, Washington, has hired legal representation in anticipation of a rural development dispute going to court.

Dec 19, 2012 9:25PM

Washington County takes rural development dispute to court More…

Twenty-eight rural groups sent a joint letter to President Barack Obama, asking that he work more to help rural communities in 2012.

Jan 23, 2012 2:36PM

Rural groups send letter to President Obama More…

Transportation

The Department of Transportation is allocating $15 million for public transit projects in native communities.

Mar 16, 2012 12:06PM

DOT provides $15 million for transportation improvements on tribal lands More…

Some of the funds will be used for rural community development to support the planning or launching of bus, van and commuter services in communities that currently lack them.

Dec 5, 2011 5:43PM

DOT grants to fund tribal transportation needs More…

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