Rural Community Assistance Partnership Inc (RCAP)

The Rural Community Assistance Partnership Inc. (RCAP) is a national network of nonprofit partners with over 300 technical assistance providers across the country. The network produces a variety of resources that are useful to small, rural communities. These informative resources reach various audiences, including residents of rural communities, utility managers, operators, board members, RCAP field staff, RCAP funding agencies, policymakers, and members of Congress. 

Small Business Support

RCAP's Open for Business Hub powered by Wells Fargo offering business and financial planning, marketing, and much more designed to support business and community development.​

RCAP Managerial & Financial Hub

RCAP's Managerial and Financial Hub is a one-stop shop for small water systems. Find information on upcoming trainings, links to resources on finance/management topics, and more!​

RCAP.ORG

The Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP) is a national network of nonprofit partners. Visit their website to get the latest news, updates, and information. 

A Drop of Knowledge

A Drop of Knowledge is RCAP's digital monthly article, focused on practical insights related to infrastructure, capacity building and economic development in rural America.

Rural Matters Magazine

Rural Matters is the official magazine of RCAP published quarterly featuring the challenges and opportunities facing rural communities RCAP works with across America.

RCAP Upcoming Training

RCAP offers interactive, participant-based in-person and online training and workshop opportunities led by subject matter experts on a wide-range of topics to support rural communities. 

RCAP: OUR NATIONAL PARTNERS

Midwest Assistance Program, Inc. (MAP) is part of a national network ― Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP), a federally funded non-profit organization. As a member of RCAP, MAP works in partnership with five other regional organizations. Since 1972, RCAP has been a leader in rural community development, addressing problems and issues that have a direct impact on the quality of life in rural America.
  • RCAP members provide technical assistance, training, and financial resources to water and wastewater systems in more than 2,000 communities each year.
  • RCAP members work primarily with economically disadvantaged communities with fewer than 2,500 residents in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
  • RCAP's goal is to improve environmental and community health, develop sustainable water and waste disposal facilities, increase the capability of local leaders to address current and future needs, and ensure that rural utilities are in compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • RCAP also engages in policy development, public education, advocacy on rural issues and applied research, especially focusing on community infrastructure.

PARTNERS