The Rural Policy Research Institute provides nonpartisan, research-based analysis and information on the challenges, needs, and opportunities facing rural communities.
Browse our work on the well-being of rural communities, including publications, presentations, news, and events.
The NADO Research Foundation and the Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI) have released a national spreadsheet tool to supplement their publication, “Financial Planning for Disasters: A Workbook for
From remote studios in the woods to bustling downtown theaters, how do arts and cultural experiences contribute to the identity of a rural community or region?
This presentation discusses the SOAR Program of work and the goals with each step. It also touches base on prioritizing and the framework for regional
The presentation discusses the three phases of SOAR development as well as collective impact success. Presented by Charles W. Fluharty (President and CEO, Rural Policy
This presentation answers the questions of: Innovating What? Diversifying How? Transitioning Where? Presented by Charles W. Fluharty (President and CEO, Rural Policy Research Institute) to
Next Generation: The Future of Arts & Culture Placemaking in Rural America, engages artists, organizations and communities across public and private sectors to advance collaboration, innovative
Central Appalachian economic woes are a warning to energy-boom regions, rural expert saysThere is no quick fix to reviving a rural economy hit hard by
BATON ROUGE, La, – Matt Fannin has spent much of his career researching the economics behind rural communities. His work has helped improve health access
COAL:Appalachia starts long, scary slog beyond miningManuel Quiñones, E&E reporterGreenwire: Tuesday, March 17, 2015Chuck Fluharty parachutes into busted rural economies and tries to figure out
Last week, RUPRI’s President and CEO Chuck Fluharty joined Art of the Rural’s Program Director Savannah Barrett and M12 (artist collective)’s Director of Programs Kirsten