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The Rural Readiness Network connects rural communities with resources that advance their priorities. Network opportunities will include access to regular peer connections, targeted training and technical assistance, and connections to resource providers. Communities with regular Rural Readiness Network engagement may also be eligible for other Rural Readiness Program supports including community coaching, grant navigation and microgrant funding.
The Rural Readiness Network consists of:
Rural Readiness Network Activities
The Rural Readiness Network will host regular Network Convenings, Readiness Roundtables, Trainings and support emerging rural Communities of Practice.
Additional Rural Readiness Supports
Local Readiness Teams with regular Rural Readiness Network engagement may also be eligible for other Rural Readiness Program supports including Readiness Coordination and Coaching, Resource and Grant Navigation and Catalyst Microgrants.
Identify 3-8 individuals in your community who are interested in establishing or advancing priorities. Local Readiness Teams could be new or existing teams.
Strong teams are typically cross-sector and include representation from one or more municipalities; community/workforce/ economic development organizations; and other nonprofits.
Identify a ‘team leader’ who will serve as the main point of contact for the program.
Tell the Office of Rural Prosperity about your team and priorities to help guide the Network. Local Readiness Team leads can do this by: Completing the Introduction Form or through a quick meeting with the ORP Team. Schedule a meeting with the ORP team.
Upcoming activities and events will be shared with Local Readiness Teams and Readiness Partners.
Watch the Office of Rural Prosperity give an overview of the Readiness Grant Program, instructions on how to apply, and answers to your questions.
Watch the Office of Rural Prosperity's Rural Readiness Network launch event to learn how the Network will create opportunities to build rural capacity. Topics covered include network structure, forming a Local Readiness Team, network activities and opportunities, and more.
Watch the Office of Rural Prosperity have an in-depth conversation about forming a local readiness team. Topics will include identifying priorities, forming multi-sector and multi-jurisdictional teams, inviting new members to an existing team, and joining the Rural Readiness Network as a new or established team.