Partners for Rural Transformation

Who is PRT? Partners for Rural Transformation is a coalition of CDFI's and other organizations committed to ending persistent rural impoverishment.#PowerofPartnership #rural #RuralTransformation

By connecting private capital to serve community needs, CDFIs, like PRT’s six partners, are indispensable to building a financial system that works for every community. This video highlights PRT partner Bill Bynum, CEO and Founder of @HopeCreditUnion. youtu.be/capsH3sAVIQ?si…

Fahe has announced a multi-state advocacy campaign through Housing Can’t Wait. The effort elevates housing as an economic & workforce priority, delivering state-specific data & policy solutions to policymakers in KY, TN, AL, WV, and VA. Details here: fahe.org/fahe-launches-…

Fahe is a proud coalition member of Partners for Rural Transformation, collaborating with peer organizations to advance capital and economic solutions in rural America—work that this new five-year plan brings into focus. In rural spaces, people are working together to build, support, and strengthen their communities. PRT is scaling that effort up, securing capital, and building capacity as these communities chart their own futures. Learn more here: bit.ly/PRT-five-year-…

PRT Announces Solutions-Based Strategy to Drive Rural Investment and Systems Change Through 2030

PRT recently held its annual Steering Committee Retreat in Globe. PRT partner RCAC has worked with local leaders to strengthen Globe’s small business ecosystem. Our visit reinforced a simple truth: lasting impact happens when trusted partners work alongside local leadership.

The PRT team visited YouthBuild, a core initiative led by @CDCBcdcb in South Texas. The program equips young people with certifications in CNC manufacturing, construction, and welding, directly addressing workforce shortages while supporting long-term community development.

Last month, the Partners for Rural Transformation team visited founding Partner @CDCBcdcb in Brownsville, TX. PRT toured cdcb’s DreamBuild production facility to see the impact of their housing model for families, for the community, and the local economy as well.

The Partners for Rural Transformation (PRT) released the following statement urging the Administration to continue to support the Treasury Department’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. ruraltransformation.org/blog/prt-urges…

Recent housing proposals in the Senate show promise for rural America—still, sustained investment in regional organizations that deliver housing solutions on the ground is needed. Read PRT's blog on what's needed for affordable housing reform here: buff.ly/Ac6Ydgv

We're thrilled to see @CDCBcdcb 's Community Loan Center Small Dollar Loan Program published by the Urban Institute! The program has provided 117k employer-sponsored loans to 35k borrowers, offering sustainable and short-term loans. Read the report here: buff.ly/1nIdWYj

CDFIs play a vital role in expanding opportunity in underserved areas — and we're proud to see @CommunitiesU recognized in Arkansas Business for championing that mission in rural regions and fostering resilient communities. Read the article here: buff.ly/hrcQOIr

PRT President Farah Ahmad was honored to join the launch of the Brookings Institution’s and American Enterprise Institute’s “America’s Rural Future”—a bipartisan commission that will connect rural voices to shape policy and paths to rural prosperity.

When Golden Eagle II, a low-income housing lifeline for residents in Tillamook, OR, was threatened, PRT Partners @HAC and @RCAC teamed up with local allies and the community to save it. Find out how in our newest Case Study: buff.ly/vD4dEkr #RuralHousing #CDFIs

When Golden Eagle II, a low-income housing lifeline for residents in Tillamook, OR, was threatened, PRT Partners @HAC and @RCAC teamed up with local allies and the community to save it. Find out how in our newest Case Study: buff.ly/vD4dEkr #RuralHousing #CDFIs

When Golden Eagle II, a low-income housing lifeline for residents in Tillamook, OR, was threatened, PRT Partners @HAC and @RCAC teamed up with local allies and the community to save it. Find out how in our newest Case Study: buff.ly/vD4dEkr #RuralHousing #CDFIs

When Golden Eagle II, a low-income housing lifeline for residents in Tillamook, OR, was threatened, PRT Partners @HAC and @RCAC teamed up with local allies and the community to save it. Find out how in our newest Case Study: buff.ly/vD4dEkr #RuralHousing #CDFIs

When Golden Eagle II, a low-income housing lifeline for residents in Tillamook, OR, was threatened, PRT Partners @HAC and @RCAC teamed up with local allies and the community to save it. Find out how in our newest Case Study: buff.ly/vD4dEkr #RuralHousing #CDFIs

When Golden Eagle II, a low-income housing lifeline for residents in Tillamook, OR, was threatened, PRT Partners @HAC and @RCAC teamed up with local allies and the community to save it. Find out how in our newest Case Study: buff.ly/vD4dEkr #RuralHousing #CDFIs