Wednesday, Nov 23 2011 12:03PM
Federal officials representing the White House Rural Council recently met with local officials, community organizations and businesses to discuss the findings of a report and use of federal resources to aid small towns.
The Partnership for Sustainable Communities and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are collaborating on
rural community development efforts.
Federal officials representing the White House Rural Council recently met with local officials, community organizations and businesses to discuss the findings of a report and use of federal resources to aid small towns.
The Supporting Sustainable Rural Communities report is meant to be a tool helping to improve federal program coordination. It presents sample funding mechanisms, technical assistance opportunities and performance measures rural communities can use along with case studies to illustrate rural accomplishments. Case studies examine communities in states including Arizona, Montana and Oregon.
It was produced by The Partnership for Sustainable Communities, a joint effort by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Department of Transportation in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
"Strategic use of federal programs, like those detailed in the report released today, can help strengthen these communities and revitalize their economies while preserving their rural heritage," said Bob Perciasepe, EPA Deputy Administrator.
HUD and USDA officials noted the report will help them meet economic, environmental and community objectives, and to showcase the good use rural communities are already making of federal funds.
For further reference, check out this source:
U.S. Department of Agriculture