Accelerating educational outcomes in rural places from cradle to career 🎓
Berea, Kentucky
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Securing a grant is just the beginning.
Join the next free Rural Grants Workbench webinar to learn the basics of post-award management, from reporting to fiscal monitoring, and how to prepare for success.
đź“… Oct. 14 | 12:30 PM ET
🔗 ruraltogether.circle.so/c/we…
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What could rural leaders across the country learn from your work?
Help lead the conversation at The Rural Summit 2027 in Omaha. Submit a proposal for a presentation, panel, roundtable or workshop by Oct. 30.
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#2027RuralSummit
Have an idea for a #2027RuralSummit session but not sure if it’s the right fit? Bring your questions to our virtual office hours Oct. 1 from 1-2 PM ET!
Proposals are due Oct. 30.
đź”— Learn more & join: cvent.me/mrMa5A
#RuralCommunities
Our new website is live!
Our new digital home makes it easier to connect, learn, and access resources needed to create pathways to economic mobility for young people.
Take a look around and see what’s new at partnersrural.org.
#RuralCommunities
What does place-based work look like in action? Investing in local talent to create more opportunities for young people.
Meet the 4 artists in PRI’s Appalachian Teaching Artist Fellowship receiving mentorship and hands-on experience bringing art to rural schools.
#ArtsEducation
Next stop: Omaha.
The Rural Summit is coming to Omaha, Nebraska, April 11-14, 2027!
Register and submit a session proposal: cvent.me/Ey38D8
#2027RuralSummit
What does it take to lead a rural school district today?
PRI’s Dr. Amon Couch joins The Rural Scoop to discuss rural leadership, partnerships and investment in the opportunities young people need to thrive.
YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=TqW2RTmq…
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5BQ…
Grants people and finance people don’t always speak the same language. PRI's Johna Rodgers, GPC, knows that better than most.
After 30 years of bridging that divide, Johna shares 5 things she wishes she’d known before finance made her cry: ngma.org/bridging-the-langua…
What does politics have to do with grants? More than you might think.
Join the next Rural Grants Workbench to explore “BIG P” and “little p” politics, how they intersect with grants and how to navigate them in your proposals.
đź“… Sept. 9 | 12:30 PM ET
🔗 ruraltogether.circle.so/c/we…
How do you choose the right solution for your grant proposal?
Join the next Rural Grants Workbench, What’s Your “It”?, for practical guidance on choosing an approach that makes a compelling case for funders.
đź“… Aug. 12 | 12:30 PM ET
🔗 ruraltogether.circle.so/c/we…
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How do we measure a community's progress? A new @ImpactAlpha article explores why place-based impact requires looking beyond short-term outputs. Proud to have our Community Champions Strategy featured. impactalpha.com/a-principled…
Registration is open for the FREE 2026 Rural Library Network eSummit! Join rural library leaders nationwide 12/2 to discover tools, proven strategies and new connections, and be part of a growing rural movement.
Register: bit.ly/RLN2026
#RLNeSummit26 #RuralLibraries
As the US marks its 250th year, leaders from across the country are reflecting on the promise of the American Dream and what it will take for future generations to thrive. Hear from Dreama Gentry and other Harvard EdRedesign Lab fellows: edredesign.org/about/bam-sen… #American250
We're excited that PRI President & CEO Dreama Gentry will join the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's Catalyzing Capital Through Place-Based Investment convening to share how #placebased partnerships can help expand economic opportunity. Learn more: web.cvent.com/event/295f5d9a…
Rural communities thrive when local leaders work together with a shared vision. The bipartisan #AmericasRuralFuture initiative highlights how place-based partnerships in East KY are aligning education, workforce and community systems to expand opportunity: brookings.edu/articles/ameri…
Where can you find grants? Better yet, how do you find the right ones?
Join the next Rural Grants Workbench webinar for tips on finding funding opportunities and evaluating whether they're a good fit for your organization.
🔗 Register: ruraltogether.circle.so/c/we…
#GrantWriting
Every grant proposal starts with a need, but how you describe that need matters.
Join the next Rural Grants Workbench webinar, Articulating Your Need, to learn how to motivate funders and avoid common pitfalls.
🔗 Register: ruraltogether.circle.so/c/we…
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Proud to have collaborated on a new white paper from The EdRedesign Lab and national partners exploring how place-based partnerships can better measure and demonstrate long-term impact for children, families and communities: edredesign.org/resources/bui…
Grants can be transformative in rural places, but they’re not “free money.” They take strategy and work.
Join us as Johna and Amanda kick off the Rural Grants Workbench, breaking down what grants are (and aren’t) and previewing what’s ahead.
đź”— Register: ow.ly/WGFa50YPw6m
Reflecting on #RuralSummit26, we’re grateful for the ideas, energy and connection shared in Buffalo. Rural leaders came together to exchange insights, lift up what’s working and build momentum for young people to have both roots and wings. See you in Omaha in 2027.
