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SUMMARY:NMTCs for Affordable Homeownership - May 13
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) program and using NMTCs for Affordable Homeownership Projects.\nPlease join us to learn more about NMTCs for homeownership and HAC’s planned 2026 NMTCs program.\nWe are hosting an informational webinar where you can learn all you need to know about NMTC eligibility\, the benefit to your organization and your clients\, compliance\, and other requirements. Register below to join us on May 13th. \nCan’t join us on May 13th? We are hosting the same webinar on May 7th – Register Here. \nWebinar Materials\nPresentation | One-Pager | Recording \n\n\n\n 
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/nmtcs-for-affordable-homeownership-may-13/
CATEGORIES:Online Training
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SUMMARY:Learn More About Rural Data Central
DESCRIPTION:The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) invites you to join us for a webinar introducing Rural Data Central\, a new data platform that helps communities access the data they need to plan\, fund\, and advocate for local solutions. \nRural Data Central brings together more than 275 million data points covering a wide array of demographic\, social\, economic\, housing and mortgage issues and trends. Built with rural communities in mind\, the platform allows users to access data across numerous geographies and years. \nDuring this session\, we will present: \n\nHow to create a Rural Data Central account and run a data query\nWhat data are included and how to interpret them\nWhere to find help\, guides\, and updates\nReal-world examples of how RDC can support your work\nEnhanced and special features created for rural communities and users.\n\nWhether you are writing a grant proposal\, analyzing housing conditions\, or exploring local needs\, this webinar will help you make the most of Rural Data Central. \nRecording Posted\n\n 
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/learn-more-about-rural-data-central/
CATEGORIES:Online Training
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SUMMARY:2025 National Rural Housing Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the 2025 National Rural Housing Conference – November 4-7\, Washington\, DC\n\nRegister Now\nThe 2025 National Rural Housing Conference takes place November 4–7 in Washington\, DC\, bringing together rural housing leaders\, policymakers\, and practitioners from across the country. \nConference activities will begin Tuesday\, November 4 with morning association meetings and interest group gatherings\, followed by an evening welcome reception to officially kick things off. \nThroughout the week\, we invite you to take part in high-impact plenary sessions\, 40+ interactive workshops\, and networking events that connect you with over 700 rural leaders\, practitioners\, and policymakers. You’ll leave energized\, equipped\, and ready to turn ideas into action. \nMark your calendar for November 5-7\, 2025\, and don’t forget the pre-conference activities on November 4. Stay tuned for more details as we continue to build an agenda that will inspire and equip you to make a difference in rural America. \nRegister Now\nDon’t miss any updates! Click the button below to be notified of important announcements and conference details as they become available. \n\n\n\n\nSound\nSound\n\nKeep me Informed\n\n\nSponsor the Conference\n\n 
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/2025-national-rural-housing-conference/
CATEGORIES:National Rural Housing Conference
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SUMMARY:Grant Funding Opportunity: Request for Proposals - Overview HAC 2026 Affordable Housing for Rural Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Need funding assistance to support or help meet the affordable housing needs of veterans in rural places?  If so\, join the Housing Assistance Council as we host an open forum to discuss HAC’s current RFP for its Affordable Housing for Rural Veterans (AHRV) Initiative.  Discussion will include a high-level overview of the RFP and a walk through of frequently asked questions along with an opportunity to pose questions directly to program staff. \nApplications are due on January 19\, 2026\, so get organized and come prepared with your probing questions in hand!  Funding is limited and the application process is extremely competitive. HAC recommends attending this session prior to submitting a formal application. \nMaterials\nPower Point Presentation \n\nDownload the Application (Word)| Download the Application Guidelines (PDF) \nSpeakers\n\nShonterria Charleston\, Director\, Training and Technical Assistance\nAnselmo Telles\, Senior Housing Specialist\n\nSponsored by\nThis initiative is funded through generous support from The Home Depot Foundation.
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/grant-funding-opportunity-request-for-proposals-overview-hac-2026-affordable-housing-for-rural-veterans/
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SUMMARY:The Administration’s FY2027 Rural Housing Budget
DESCRIPTION:Description\nJoin us to learn more about the newly released White House Budget for FY2027. HAC policy staff will cover what the budget includes for rural housing programs at USDA\, HUD\, and the CDFI Fund\, and what the rest of the funding process will look like.  \nPresenters\nSamantha Booth\, Government Relations Manager\nHousing Assistance Council \nLeslie Strauss\, Senior Policy Analyst\nHousing Assistance Council \nJonathan Harwitz\, Director of Public Policy\nHousing Assistance Council \nRegistration\nRegister Now
URL:http://ruralhome.org/event/the-administrations-fy2027-rural-housing-budget/
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