Information About Rural EZ/EC Communities
Last Updated: 05/18/2006
Rural EZ/EC Communities: A complete list rural Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities. Includes links to summaries and contact information for each community.
Map of Designated Rural EZ/EC Communities: A map with links to summaries and contact information for each community.
Champion Communities: A list of communities who received designation.
Tribes in the Rural EZ/EC Program: Information that addresses tribal issues in relationship to the program. However there are technical and financial resources that are valuable to all tribes across the nation.
Community Home Pages: Links to websites created by the designated communities
REAP Zones: A pilot program that was developed to help revitalize economic conditions in USDA's supported communities.
Economic Development in Rural America
EZ/EC Interactive Locator Map: Determine if your project or location is located within a EZ/EC designated area.
Snap Shot: A picture album of the communities at work.
Community Tools
Effective Community Governance
Rural EZ/EC/CC and REAP Board Election Guidance
Rural EZ/EC/CC and REAP Board Election Q & As
One-Day Board Training Module. How long has it been since your EZ/EC/CC or REAP Community Board received training? Are they clear on their goals, structure and key responsibilities? Revitalize your Board by using the attached Mini-Training module. EZ/EC/CC/REAP Board Membership Calculator--How to find out the minimum number of EZ/EC/CC/REAP board members that must be elected (as specified under 7 CFR 25.404(2)(b)(3)).
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