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Contact Us Careers Privacy Policy Tools RFPs Submit Programs & Services Lending Environmental Housing Indigenous Communities Community Economic Development Programs & Services RCAC’s programs and services deliver solutions to complex community needs. Our local presence allows us to develop partnerships with communities to identify needs, set goals, and select the best options to meet those goals. RCAC and our partners provide the tools to create change and growth, but the communities chart their own course. Collaboration, plus community effort will equal community change. How can we help you? Lending Biomass Utilization Fund Re-Emerging Loan Fund Affordable Housing Loans Environmental Infrastructure Loans Community Facility Loans Small Business Loans Household Water Well & Septic System Loans Idaho SRF-Household Septic System Program AZ-NM Tribal Community Development Loans Loan Fund Contacts Lending RCAC’s Loan Fund is a financial resource for rural communities. The Loan Fund fills financing gaps and serves in unconventional markets. We offer loans for affordable housing development, environmental infrastructure, community facilities and small businesses in rural locations. Impact RCAC Projects Map Success Stories Video Library Annual Reports Impact Decent housing, safe drinking water, education, financing, jobs, community facilities, leadership, families are the many facets to RCAC’s work. Trainings & Events All Events Calendar Registration Help GoToTraining help CEU Award Training Policies RCAC’s Training History Trainings & Events RCAC expands the knowledge base of the rural public through education and training. Our training expertise is in technical, financial, and administrative issues that affect rural communities. We take great pride in our professional trainer team’s capacity and effectiveness. Our trainers maximize audience participation to keep trainings relevant and memorable. News & Publications COVID-19 resources and notices Network News Self-Help Builder News Featured News Rural Stories Press Release Guidebooks Video Library Reprint Permission Request Publications Archive Categories News & Publications RCAC’s news and publications are a compilation of timely news, announcements and accomplishments produced for the rural development world. Rural Advocacy Partners for Rural Transformation Rural Advocacy Sub-standard housing and poverty are commonplace in low-income rural communities. Many of these communities also face daunting challenges to access safe, clean drinking water and to develop other vital infrastructure. These issues are often overlooked in policy because rural communities lack the resources, training or social networks that are found in urban areas. Learn how you can advocate for the under-served population in the West. About RCAC Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Non-Discrimination Statement Careers Request for Proposals Ways to Support Strategic Framework Financial Information Board of Directors Executive and Senior Leadership Staff Awards Connections Annual Report Media Contacts About RCAC Founded in 1978, RCAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that partners with rural and Indigenous communities to achieve their vision and well being through technical assistance, training, financial resources and advocacy. For more than 45 years, our dedicated staff and active board, coupled with our key values: leadership, collaboration, commitment, quality and integrity, have helped effect positive change in rural communities across the West. Learn more about who we are and how we operate. Contact Us Careers Privacy Policy Tools RFPs What we do: Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates in 13 western states and Pacific islands. We serve Indigenous and rural communities through training, technical and financial assistance and advocacy. Our major programs include: Community Economic Development Community Resilience and Disaster Planning Environmental Housing Lending Indigenous Communities Who we are: We are a diverse group of more than 180 passionate professionals who serve Indigenous and rural communities, bringing our unique thinking, backgrounds, experiences and culture to the organization and our work. RCAC fosters an inclusive, collaborative workplace environment where our colleagues and partners are valued and treated with respect so that the organization and people we serve can excel. See our Strategic Framework here . Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a key strategic direction. Mission statement RCAC partners with rural and Indigenous communities to achieve their vision and well being through technical assistance, training, financial resources and advocacy. Vision statement Rural and Indigenous communities throughout the West are empowered to be vibrant, healthy and thriving. Join our team We work in diverse and low-income communities to increase access to affordable housing and safe drinking water, promote economic opportunity and job creation, and provide financing for community and economic development projects. Join our passionate team and make a difference in rural communities throughout the West! Apply now Recent News Mar 21, 2024 Ari Neumann named RCAC’s Chief Impact and Policy Officer Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) named Ari Neumann as Chief Impact and Policy Officer (CIPO) in February. As CIPO Neumann will engage the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Leadership Team, lobbyists, key state and federal industry policy leaders and stakeholders to evaluate, understand proposed policy impacts, goals, strategies and values. View All News Upcoming Events May 15 Getting small water systems ready for funding Small water systems, whether they serve local communities, rural areas, or specific institutions, play a crucial role in ensuring that every individual can access safe drinking water. For such systems to expand, improve, and remain sustainable, obtaining funding is often necessary. This training will help our small water systems stand ready to successfully secure funding. View Event | Register Making an Impact Success Story Highlight Canjilon: RCAC bolsters New Mexico village’s push for water security Perched atop a mesa in northern New Mexico’s Rio Arriba County, the small village of Canjilon is a living testament to the deep-rooted heritage of its community. Home to nearly 300 residents, primarily of Hispano and Indigenous descent, Canjilon’s roots stretch thousands of years, during which the Pueblo, Apache, and Navajo peoples have called the surrounding lands home. View All Stories Video Highlight A Brief History of Self-Help Housing in the United States Infrastructure RCAC is the Environmental Finance Center for Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. There are many challenges in infrastructure maintenance and development. During the next 20 years $600 billion in infrastructure projects will need to be completed to protect public health yet budget constraints are an increasing reality. Learn more Diversity, Equity and Inclusion RCAC is committed to building and maintaining a culture of openness and inclusivity. Read more about our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. About RCAC DE&I RCAC is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. Read our Non-Discrimination Statement Stay updated. Stay informed. Join the Newsletter Invest in & support RCAC We welcome donations and grants of any size for operating and program support. Help us meet the ever increasing demand for funds needed to sustain rural communities and small businesses. 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