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Read More: Recently Released Publication: Building Grantsmanship Capacity in Underserved Communities
Recently Released Publication: Building Grantsmanship Capacity in Underserved Communities
We are excited to present “Building Grantsmanship Capacity,” our NTAE project publication. This document provides insights into our program, which involved training selected teams of 1890 land-grant university professionals and community members in grant discovery, application, and management.
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Recently Released Product: Area and Road Ruggedness Scales Data
The USDA, Economic Research Service (ERS) has recently released the new Area and Road Ruggedness Scales data product. This product provides measures of topographic variation, or “ruggedness,” for census tracts across 50 States and Washington, DC. The data file includes geographic identifiers, including the vintage 2010 census tract, county, and State identifiers, as well as region and rurality codes. These identifiers can be used in mapping applications and to explore various spatial categories.
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Regional Rural Development Centers (RRDCs) & Land-Grant Universities (LGUs) Investments in Rural America
The RRDCs, established through the Rural Development Act of 1972, have been building capacity in rural places alongside the nation’s Land-Grant University system for more than 50 years. The Centers link research with outreach in the areas of rural economic development, forming a one-stop-shop connection to the nationwide network of land-grant college and university researchers, educators, and practitioners.
