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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?

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.

Decent housing, safe drinking water, education, financing, jobs, community facilities, leadership, families are the many facets to RCAC's work.

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.

RCAC's news and publications are a compilation of timely news, announcements and accomplishments produced for the rural development world.

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.

Founded in 1978, RCAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that partners with underserved 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.

Success Stories

Saturday, Aug 13, 2016

California pilot student debt counseling program

RCAC’s pilot debt counseling program helps students understand the consequences of debt.
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Friday, Aug 05, 2016

Alpine Acres

Alpine Acres Community Association received a $78,000 infrastructure feasibility loan so they can submit a competitive grant application to fund improvements to their small water system.
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Wednesday, Aug 03, 2016

Ortiz Plaza

RCAC provided a $261,800 predevelopment loan and our housing staff provided development expertise to Ortiz Family Plaza, a much needed 30-unit farmworker affordable housing project.
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Thursday, Jul 28, 2016

Small system solves water woes—cooperation is key

Three Rivers, Calif. – The 2,600 residents who call Three Rivers home take pride in the peaceful landscape near Sequoia National Park. … Despite its beautiful surroundings, it became clear two years ago that a small community’s water supply within Three Rivers was in danger, so residents called on Rural Community Assistance Corporation for help.
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Sunday, Jul 03, 2016

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Utah

RCAC helped the Tribe to access USDA funds to upgrade its aging water and wastewater systems and expand services for new customers.
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Success Stories

California pilot student debt counseling program

Alpine Acres

Ortiz Plaza

Small system solves water woes—cooperation is key

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Utah