Learn More About Rural Data Central
2025-05-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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.
Rural 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.
During this session, we will present:

How to create a Rural Data Central account and run a data query
What data are included and how to interpret them
Where to find help, guides, and updates
Real-world examples of how RDC can support your work
Enhanced and special features created for rural communities and users.

Whether 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.
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2025 National Rural Housing Conference
2025-11-04 - 2025-11-07
Join Us for the 2025 National Rural Housing Conference – November 4-7, Washington, DC

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The 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.
Conference 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.
Throughout 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.
Mark 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.
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Grant Funding Opportunity: Request for Proposals - Overview HAC 2026 Affordable Housing for Rural Veterans
2026-01-07 14:00 - 15:00
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.
Applications 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.
Materials
Power Point Presentation

Download the Application (Word)| Download the Application Guidelines (PDF)
Speakers

Shonterria Charleston, Director, Training and Technical Assistance
Anselmo Telles, Senior Housing Specialist

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This initiative is funded through generous support from The Home Depot Foundation.
