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
How to build a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) — often required to access EDA and other federal funds.
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New Mexico's Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan process, the foundation for accessing state capital outlay funding.
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Funding for essential community facilities like health clinics, public safety, libraries, and community centers.
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Resources and funding for community hazard mitigation plans — increasingly important for disaster-prone rural areas.
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Free planning tools and technical assistance focused on rural and small-town development done sustainably.
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State program supporting downtown revitalization and economic development in New Mexico communities.
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