Tools and Training

Invitation to Communities to Host Design Workshops that Address Specific Local Design Challenges
The Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design has announced its 2016-2017 Request for Proposals for Rural…

Colorado: Energy Careers
This site, created by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, is a platform for learning about…

Colorado Workforce Center
This site, launched by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, provides a platform for perusing current…

Smart Growth Self-Assessment for Rural Communities
The Smart Growth Self-Assessment for Rural Communities (2015) is a compilation of strategies, organized by…

Planning for Prosperity in Small Towns and Rural Regions
The resources linked on this portal are a selection of materials developed for rural regions…

Resources for Local Officials and Community Members
EPA has launched a new Community Resources website to help local officials and community members…

NACo County Explorer: Mapping County Data
NACo’s County Explorer tool is a one-stop-shop for county data and profiles for each of…

Strong Economies, Resilient Counties: Interactive Map
This interactive explores economic development case studies in rural counties across the United States. Features…