Rural Development Center

Economic, Community and Cooperative Development: Supporting local economic, community and cooperative development initiatives, and recognizing the role of electricity in growing businesses, creating jobs and enhancing the overall quality of life.

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The rural development center is supported by rural electric and broadband cooperatives operating in North Dakota with additional funding from a USDA Rural Cooperative Development Grant. Our team assists rural communities in fostering new and expanded businesses and services for the benefit of the people who live there. 

Our Mission is powering grassroots efforts with development experience and resources to assure quality of life in North Dakota’s communities.

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Community Champions Brochure

View or download the brochure for more information and a description of services offered by the Rural Development Center.

RDFC

Rural Development Finance Corporation
Flexible, affordable financing for community & small business projects

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North Dakota Rural Electric Cooperatives Foundation

Expanding our capacity to support rural development.

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Rural on the Rise

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Child Care Cooperatives

Child Care Cooperatives make it possible to bring child care in to communities where none exists.

 

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Home Care Cooperatives 

Build wealth, increase job quality for caregivers and provide high quality care to patients.

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Dakota's America

Dedicated to measurable impacts that enhance the quality of life for individuals and communities.

Dakotas America

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Rural Grocers

A partnership to bring resources and information to local growers and grocers. 

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Rural Development Map

A snapshot of projects assisted by the rural electric and telecommunications development center.

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