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The Cash Conundrum: How to Make the Most of Government Funding in Rural Communities

October 5, 2022 By Emily Rappleye

The lack of resources — despite billions of dollars available to help — is a familiar paradox for many rural communities.   Federal funds have flowed to rural areas since the start of the pandemic, thanks to the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The funding was earmarked to address needs exacerbated by the … [Read more...]

Episode 45: Rural Strategies for Utilizing Federal Funding

May 30, 2022 By Ben Rowley

The American Rescue Plan set aside $7.5 Billion in relief funds for rural healthcare providers. Even as the money was made available, however, many towns across the U.S. were rejecting this and other Federal Relief Funds, "because they couldn’t think of a way to spend it." Others knew how they wanted to spend it, but had to give it back because they didn't have the resources … [Read more...]

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