Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
This nonprofit research organization and policy institute analyzes government policies and
programs with an emphasis on those that affect low- and moderate-income people. Includes
extensive information and publications on the federal budget, taxes and tax policy, income
trends, etc.
Community Development Society
A professional association of community development practitioners and leaders
around the world.
Coalition of Community Development Financial
Institutions
Learn about the national CDFI coalition and CDFIs, how to access the U.S. Treasury
Department's CDFI Fund, and how to participate in the coalition's work on behalf of
community development.
Economic Research Service (USDA)
Provides economic analysis on efficiency, efficacy and equity issues related to
agriculture, food and the environment and rural development. Contains a rural development
briefing room.
Economic and Statistics System (USDA)
Includes searchable databases of information on agricultural projections, farm economics,
food, land, water and conservation, trade issues and rural affairs.
Internet Economic Resource
Development Administration
Part of USDA's Rural Development website, this page contains extensive links to rural
development related sites grouped in ten categories including agriculture, community
development, health, housing and natural resources.
Manufacturing Extension Partnership
MEP's around the country provide hands-on assistance to small manufacturers to help them
increase productivity and profits.
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
LISC helps resident-led, community-based development organizations transform distressed communities and
neighborhoods into healthy ones – good places to live, do business, work and raise families. By providing capital,
technical expertise, training and information, LISC supports the development of local leadership and the creation
of affordable housing, commercial, industrial and community facilities, businesses and jobs.
We help neighbors build communities.
National Association of Counties
Get information on the organization’s work developing, managing and organizing more
than 30 projects and programs that support county governments as well as success stories
and an annotated list of links to information resources and funding sources.
National Association of Development Organizations
This association provides training, information and representation to regional development
organizations serving small metropolitan and rural areas. Get information on the
association’s financial services and research programs.
National Congress for Community Economic Development
Get information on federal legislation, funding, budget, and awards programs; online
shopping links supporting NCCED; local success stories; advisories on policy conferences
and training workshops; and links to newsletter and general information about the
community development industry.
National Rural Development Partnership
Find links to sites that deal with rural issues a comprehensive list of conferences on
rural affairs that is updated monthly and more.
North Central Regional Center
for Rural Development
One of four regional USDA-sponsored, university-based research, education and information
centers. Based at Iowa State University, this one covers Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,
Missouri, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
Get links to resources in the states the center covers, including universities, extension
services, government agencies, policy organizations, and nonprofits. Submit an event to be
listed on the online calendar.
Northeast Regional
Center for Economic Development
One of four regional USDA-sponsored, university-based research, education and information
centers. Based at Penn State University, this one covers the New England states plus
Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Get links to
resources in the states it covers, including universities, extension services, government
agencies, policy organizations, and non-profits. Submit an event to be listed on the
online calendar and get applications for its small grants program.
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Get links to information on matters relating to the Community Reinvestment Act and to
OCC’s community and economic development initiatives, including its policy guidance
on community development issues, research on community development topics, and its
management of community development projects.
Pratt Institute Center for
Community and Environmental Development
Get a list of links to sites related to community development.
Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC)
Provides housing and environmental services throughout the Western U.S. Site includes
information on financial services, housing and environmental issues, as well as
publications and events listings.
Rural Economic Development Action Team
(REDAT)
Search a database of USDA resources and programs and read reports on successful
partnerships from REDAT, which promotes inter-agency partnerships within the USDA on rural
development, research, education, economics, natural resources and the environment.
Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI)
This policy-oriented research organization assesses the impact of public policies and
programs on rural areas. Issues addressed on the site include rural health, access to
capital, welfare reform and telecommunications
Southern Rural Development Center
One of four regional USDA-sponsored, university-based research, education and information
centers. Based at Mississippi State University, this one covers Alabama, Arkansas,
Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South
Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Get links to
research sites on rural development and submit an event to be listed on the online
calendar.
US Economic Development Administration
Find information on programs, publications and other resources on economic development.
Western Rural Development Center
One of four regional USDA-sponsored, university-based research, education and information
centers. Based at Utah State University, this one targets issues and projects shaping the
future of rural regions of the West. Submit an event to be listed on the online calendar
and submit your website to be included in its search engine.
W.K. Kellogg Collection of Rural Community Development
Resources
A collection of high-quality rural community development resources and materials including
guidebooks, manuals, workshop materials, reports, books and videos, all searchable by
title or category.
