Widening geographic inequality in the United States has shifted federal policymakers' attention to investing in "places" as well as "people." Given the large proportion of rural places in the Appalachian Regional Commission, Delta Regional...

Recognizing the critical role energy plays in the quality of life and economic development of Alaska’s rural communities, the Denali Commission has made energy and bulk fuel its primary infrastructure theme since it was created in 1998.

Village Infrastructure Protection (VIP) Program to assist rural Alaskan communities that are threatened by erosion, flooding, and permafrost degradation. The goal of the VIP Program is to mitigate the impact of these threats with respect to safety,...