Resource Library

Community Planning Resources

Frameworks, funding, and technical assistance to help rural communities plan for growth, resilience, and quality of life.

Strong community planning unlocks funding and aligns local efforts. The resources below help communities build the plans funders expect — comprehensive plans, economic development strategies, infrastructure plans, and more.

Economic Development Administration

EDA — CEDS Planning Guide

How to build a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) — often required to access EDA and other federal funds.

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NM Dept. of Finance & Admin.

NM Local Government Division — ICIP

New Mexico's Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan process, the foundation for accessing state capital outlay funding.

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USDA Rural Development

USDA — Community Facilities Program

Funding for essential community facilities like health clinics, public safety, libraries, and community centers.

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FEMA

Hazard Mitigation & Resilience Planning

Resources and funding for community hazard mitigation plans — increasingly important for disaster-prone rural areas.

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EPA

Smart Growth & Rural Planning Tools

Free planning tools and technical assistance focused on rural and small-town development done sustainably.

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NM MainStreet / EDD

New Mexico MainStreet Program

State program supporting downtown revitalization and economic development in New Mexico communities.

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