Welcome to the Rural Resource Guide where you can find information on local, state and national organizations that provide vital services to North Carolina's rural communities. These organizations offer a wide range of programs, including grants, loans, data services, technical assistance, publications, conferences, training programs and electronic information. To get started, just choose one of the search items below.

You may search the entire Rural Resource Guide for any word or phrase. Or you may narrow your search to a certain type of organization (federal or state agencies, for example) by selecting it from the drop-down menu.