What rural means to people is as diverse, textured and complex as the communities themselves. In some cases, rural is a way of being that resonates beyond regions and geographic boundaries. Here’s a small window of what it means to some of the folks we work with across the country.
What We Do
In 2022, RCAP served more than 3.5 million rural and tribal residents and over 1,650 communities in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn More about our work this past year.
Assistance
We have a team of Technical Assistance Providers (TAPs) across the country who live and work in the communities RCAP serves. TAPs help communities by providing practical guidance and capacity-building expertise – from financial advice, to environmental services like helping communities comply with federal and state regulations, and more.
Training
We provide training on water, wastewater, solid waste disposal and economic development to equip communities with the knowledge, skills and expertise to manage their infrastructure, economic development projects and ensure financial sustainability.
Capacity Building
We work with communities and partners across the country to advocate and generate economic opportunities for rural areas. Our efforts seek to ensure every community has the resources needed to thrive and sustain themselves now and into the future.
RCAP Regional Partners
Communities Unlimited (CU) – The Southern RCAP
Serving Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas
Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP) – The Great Lakes RCAP
Serving Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Midwest Assistance Program – The Midwest RCAP
Serving Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) – The Western RCAP
Serving Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
RCAP Solutions (RSOL) – The Northeastern and Caribbean RCAP
Serving all six New England States, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
RCAP Solutions (RSOL) – The Northeastern and Caribbean RCAP
Serving all six New England States, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Southeast Rural Community Assistance Partnership (SERCAP) – The Southeastern RCAP
Serving Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
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Latest News
Read about the latest happenings at RCAP and in the rural communities we work with across the country.
Community Resources and Tools
Explore technical, financial and managerial tools and resources we’ve gathered to support rural communities across the country.
Advocacy & Research
Take a look at RCAP’s current advocacy priorities and the newest research to help elevate rural voices.
Publications
Read RCAP’s publications to learn about the stories from our technical assistance providers and the communities they serve.
Get Assistance
If you would like to receive assistance for your communities, please visit our “get assistance” page and reach out to us or our regional partners directly.