In my journey from a community development funder to a practitioner, I saw that many of us don’t fit within traditional definitions of community development. That exclusion is not by chance; it is ...

Community-led growth (CLG) has emerged as a popular mechanism for driving business, as companies strive to foster an ecosystem of fervent users that draws in new customers organically, serves as a ...

Purdue Extension aims to assist Indiana communities to have thriving and resilient economies, quality infrastructure and sustainable job opportunities for its residents. This thematic area provides ...

Many Community Development Corporations (CDCs) are cultural and economic anchors in their communities. They provide essential affordable housing, local services, community amenities, and ...

Experience with community-driven development (CDD) shows that communities already have substantial skills. Local capacity exists, but needs empowerment to be harnessed. This is a major conclusion of a ...

Please visit the Purdue Extension Community Website for additional details regarding the Community Development program area. Purdue Extension - Community Development website Beginner's Guide to Grant ...

CDFIs are banks and credit unions that accommodate people who have been historically unable to access banking services. This page includes information about these cards, currently unavailable on ...

Community development corporations (CDCs) are locally based nonprofit organizations that work to help the residents of impoverished areas to improve their quality of life. Such organizations exist in ...

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS (CDCs) are nonprofit, community-focused entities whose mission is to support their affiliated city neighborhoods with a range of programs such as affordable housing, ...