Description Join HAC for a guided discussion on submission and processing USDA Rural Development Section 504 eForm loan packages. Practitioners and agency staff from Universal Housing Development Corporation and USDA Rural Development will provide live demonstrations of the eForms process with step-by-step instructions, best practices, and insight on producing complete and successful USDA 504 packages […]
Description This three-day advanced course will cover USDA Rural Development’s Section 502 direct loan program and provide invaluable insight as to how this homeownership financing resource can be utilized in your communities. Learn how your organization can assist potential borrowers and work in partnership with RD staff in your state to deliver successful Section 502 […]
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 […]
Description Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and opioid misuse have proliferated across the U.S. in the past decade – and Rural America has been particularly impacted. Effectively addressing the opioid epidemic and supporting recovery includes a holistic community approach with an essential shared foundation; safe, stable, affordable housing. The Housing Assistance Council will launch their new […]
Description About 6.7 million rural residents were diagnosed with substance use disorders (SUD) in 2021. Only 6% of all persons diagnosed with substance use disorders in the United States received treatment in a one-year period. Providing the necessary support for successful recovery and addressing the substance use disorder epidemic requires a collaborative cross-sector approach. Join […]
Description The process to determine federal program funding for fiscal year 2024 will begin when the White House releases an overview of its FY24 budget on Thursday, March 9, and the full budget details on Monday, March 13. Join HAC’s policy staff to learn about rural housing and community facilities highlights from both the USDA […]
Overcoming Cost Barriers: Innovative Approaches to Construction with Smart Building Techniques, Volunteers, and Sweat Equity Learning Series Welcome to "Overcoming Cost Barriers: Innovative Approaches to Construction with Smart Building Techniques, Volunteers, and Sweat Equity Learning Series," designed to equip housing development professionals from rural nonprofits and local units of government with the knowledge and tools […]
Join us this April in San Diego, CA for a series of workshops designed specifically for rural housing developers and communities. Join rural community leaders and nonprofit development practitioners for peer networking and practical knowledge designed to increase your organization’s impact and create positive change in your community. You may register for one, two, or […]
The Supportive Housing Providers Association (SHPA) along with the Illinois Office to Prevent and End Homelessness and the Housing Assistance Council are partnering to develop strategies and solutions to end homelessness in rural Illinois. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Listening Session on Rural Homelessness The listening session will solicit community, stakeholder, and expert feedback […]
Overcoming Cost Barriers: Innovative Approaches to Construction with Smart Building Techniques, Volunteers, and Sweat Equity Learning Series Welcome to "Overcoming Cost Barriers: Innovative Approaches to Construction with Smart Building Techniques, Volunteers, and Sweat Equity Learning Series," designed to equip housing development professionals from rural nonprofits and local units of government with the knowledge and tools […]
***Register Soon, the event is nearly full. This symposium will focus on the unique challenges and opportunities of creating affordable housing solutions for the rural workforce. Participants will learn about innovative models that are tailored to the specific needs of rural communities. With a focus on community-driven solutions, the workshop will feature expert speakers who […]
Overcoming Cost Barriers: Innovative Approaches to Construction with Smart Building Techniques, Volunteers, and Sweat Equity Learning Series Welcome to "Overcoming Cost Barriers: Innovative Approaches to Construction with Smart Building Techniques, Volunteers, and Sweat Equity Learning Series," designed to equip housing development professionals from rural nonprofits and local units of government with the knowledge and tools […]