We partner with rural and Indigenous communities
RCAC partners with underserved rural and Indigenous communities to achieve their vision and well-being through technical assistance, training, financial resources and advocacy.







Our community stories
Tijuana Trash Boom stops over 1,000 tons of debris at border but future funding uncertain
elliott.bochstein2026-03-18T11:34:04-07:00California, Community Stories, Environmental Infrastructure|
A recycled-plastic barrier in the Tijuana River has intercepted over 1,000 tons of cross-border debris this season — but its funding runs out in months.
Network News April 2026
blivion.xanouvong2026-04-29T14:15:29-07:00Network News|
In this issue: 2025 Annual Report available now!
Prados Beauty: A Xicana/Indigenous brand built on community
elliott.bochstein2026-04-30T16:35:15-07:00Community Stories, New Mexico, Rooted Relative Fund|
RCAC’s Rooted Relative Fund offered Cece Meadows what traditional lenders wouldn’t: capital evaluated on community impact, not credit scores. Now Prados Beauty is the top-selling independent color cosmetics brand at JCPenney.
Our programs
Community Economic Development
RCAC’s comprehensive CED services support rural and Indigenous communities to create a vision, set goals and implement an action plan for community development projects.
Environmental
RCAC works with rural water, wastewater and solid waste systems to ensure they are sustainable and able to provide safe, reliable drinking water to their communities.
Housing
RCAC’s housing programs support organizations that develop affordable single- and multifamily homes and operate programs that prepare rural residents for homeownership.
Indigenous Communities
All RCAC services are available to and have a priority to work with tribes and Indigenous communities. In addition, there are programs designed specifically for tribes.
Rooted Relative Fund
The RRF is a reciprocal relationship lending initiative that will provide patient capital to Indigenous entrepreneurs.
