Rural capital funding resources related to rural health and human services, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2012 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/topics/funding/capital.php Homeroom article reports that the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture are working together to support community colleges as they provide postsecondary education and career training in rural areas. Links are provided to USDA grant programs that can be useful to rural community colleges. http://www.ed.gov/blog/2012/01/teaming-up-to-support-rural-community-colleges/ Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:26:03 CST http://www.ed.gov/blog/2012/01/teaming-up-to-support-rural-community-colleges/ Promotes language and cultural competence to improve the quality of health care for minority, immigrant, and ethnically diverse communities. http://www.diversityrx.org/ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:18:13 CST http://www.diversityrx.org/ Funding to help build healthy, vibrant communities. -- Otto Bremer Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2575 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:16:08 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=2575 Provides grants for the development of small and emerging rural businesses, distance learning networks, and employment related adult education programs. -- U.S. Department of Agriculture http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1414 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:36:10 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1414 Provides a visual overview of the entire facility replacement process. Divided into four phases including Planning, Design and Financing, Endorsement, and Construction. Each phase is further described by events, actions, duration, costs/fees, and involved parties. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services http://www.hrsa.gov/ruralhealth/resources/criticalaccess/cahreplacementprocess.doc Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:59:11 CST http://www.hrsa.gov/ruralhealth/resources/criticalaccess/cahreplacementprocess.doc Provides a comprehensive picture of the facility replacement process. Discusses the phases, events, actions, and involved parties that are needed. Provides practical guidance on the facility replacement process, including assessing the CAHs physical and financial situation, gaining community support, identifying and obtaining financing, working with lenders and Federal enhancement programs, and completing the design and construction process. -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services http://www.hrsa.gov/ruralhealth/resources/criticalaccess/cahreplacementmanual.pdf Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:56:54 CST http://www.hrsa.gov/ruralhealth/resources/criticalaccess/cahreplacementmanual.pdf Shows by state, the amount of HRSA grant dollars and number of grants by program. -- Health Resources and Services Administration http://stateprofiles.hrsa.gov/index.aspx Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:59:00 CST http://stateprofiles.hrsa.gov/index.aspx Examines why significant investments in health center infrastructure are critical to meeting rising numbers of medically underserved and uninsured people. -- National Association of Community Health Centers http://www.nachc.com/client/documents/Access_Capital_Report_FINAL.pdf Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:36:10 CST http://www.nachc.com/client/documents/Access_Capital_Report_FINAL.pdf Referenced by architects, engineers, and health care professionals who are planning new or renovated health care facility construction. Authorities in 42 states, the Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, and several federal agencies use the Guidelines as a reference, code, or standard when reviewing construction designs and plans and completed healthcare facilities. -- American Institute of Architects http://www.fgiguidelines.org/2010guidelines.html Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:53:53 CST http://www.fgiguidelines.org/2010guidelines.html Funding that provides communities with a source of financing for economic development, housing rehabilitation, public facilities, and large-scale physical development projects. -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1870 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:07:58 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1870 Encourages the construction and rehabilitation of apartments affordable to low-income families by offering a credit or reduction in tax liability for 10 years for the owners or developers of such housing. -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/lihtcmou Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:30:58 CST http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/lihtcmou Brief overview of capital funding for health care facilities. Includes case studies of recent capital funding projects. -- Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/newsletter/2007/spring.php#funding Mon, 14 May 2007 13:58:42 CST http://www.raconline.org/newsletter/2007/spring.php#funding Loan program to Section 330 health centers to obtain a loan guarantee for the financing of a medical facility construction, renovation and modernization. -- Bureau of Primary Health Care http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1593 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 15:18:40 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1593 Works to aid, counsel, assist, and protect the interests of small business concerns. http://www.sba.gov/about-offices-content/1/2890 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 11:39:26 CST http://www.sba.gov/about-offices-content/1/2890 A program to provide financial assistance to small businesses in need of growth capital. -- Small Business Investment Company http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1591 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 11:29:55 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1591 Provides summaries of current and completed rural health research projects and related publications addressing the topic of capital funding, produced by the Office of Rural Health Policy's funded rural health research centers. -- Rural Health Research Gateway http://www.ruralhealthresearch.org/topics/100000053/ Fri, 20 Apr 2007 11:33:58 CST http://www.ruralhealthresearch.org/topics/100000053/ Provides assistance and support to its member higher education authorities through education, communication, advocacy and leadership development so its members can better serve their varied constituents. http://www.naheffa.com/ Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:59:06 CST http://www.naheffa.com/ Awards grants in the areas of higher education, social services, health and hospitals. -- Charles A. Frueauff Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=964 Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=964 Fosters private sector rehabilitation of historic buildings and promotes economic revitalization. Available for buildings that are National Historic Landmarks, that are listed in the National Register, and that contribute to National Register Historic Districts and certain local historic districts. Website contains information on individual states, which also have their own programs. -- U.S. Department of the Interior http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/tax/index.htm Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/tps/tax/index.htm Works to generate jobs, retain existing jobs, and stimulate industrial and commercial growth in economically-distressed rural and urban areas of the United States. Part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. http://www.eda.gov/ Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.eda.gov/ Represents all 50 states, with each state part of a regional FHLB. Offers low-cost funds to financial institutions for home mortgages, small businesses, and rural and agricultural loans, including the Community Investment Program with subsidized interest rates. http://www.fhlbanks.com/ Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.fhlbanks.com/ Comprised of local, regional and national community development organizations. Supports federal tax credits that would encourage private investment in community development. http://www.newmarketstaxcreditcoalition.org/ Wed, 10 May 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.newmarketstaxcreditcoalition.org/ Loans and technical assistance to child care and early education businesses, especially those serving lower-income communities. -- First Children's Finance http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1130 Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/details.php?funding_id=1130