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Who lives in rural America? The geography of rural race and ethnicity
In Part 2 of our story on rural race and ethnicity, we explore how the census’ racial and ethnic categories are distributed across rural America, as well as the historical factors that have influenced the current geography.
Who lives in rural America? How data shapes (and misshapes) conceptions of diversity in rural America
Misunderstandings of diversity in rural America can inhibit efforts to support programming and policies designed to increase the ability of rural communities to thrive. In this story, we explore how data affects our understanding of rural diversity.
Transition wins $10,000 cash prize in CORI's Small Towns, Big Ideas pitch event
Featuring pre-seed or seed-stage rural tech startups from a variety of sectors, CORI's second annual Small Towns, Big Ideas virtual pitch event gave small-town entrepreneurs a national spotlight — and the chance to win a $10,000 cash prize.
U.S. Department of Commerce launches first of its kind Economic Recovery Corps with $30 million CARES Act Investment
The Center on Rural Innovation (CORI) is announced as one of the partner organizations for the EDA's new Economic Recovery Corps program.
Seven Rural Innovation Initiative participants selected to receive highly competitive U.S. Economic Development Administration Build to Scale grants
Federal grants and matching dollars represent a combined total of almost $12.9 million in new investment in rural innovation.
Center on Rural Innovation launches new initiative focused on building tech-based economic opportunities in the rural South
Effort aims to empower rural BIPOC communities to maximize the impact of federal and philanthropic funding to support the development of tech ecosystems.
T.L.L. Temple Foundation partners with Center on Rural Innovation to support digital economic development in East Texas
CORI to work with community leaders in Nacogdoches to develop strategies and provide technical assistance through the Rural Innovation Initiative.
Defining rural America: The consequences of how we count
How the different definitions of “rural” used by the federal government paint vastly different pictures of rural places, and have major implications in both how stories are told and funds are distributed.
How Youth Coding League is making a difference for rural students
A look at the growth and impact of Codefi's Youth Coding League, an after-school program that started in southeastern Missouri and is now offered at 60 schools in six states.