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Resource Library 

With so much information available, it can be overwhelming to even know where to start your project development journey. To save you some time, the Hub developed a curated but comprehensive resource library to provide a one-stop clearinghouse of free resources to help you develop your projects. ​Resources compiled include reports, data tools, toolkits, articles, case studies, videos, and more from local, regional, and national private and public organizations.

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Do you have a resource that you would like published ? Take a moment and submit it here.

 

If you have any other questions or suggestions, please contact Jeremiah Davis at jeremiah@swpahub.org!

Atlantic Council’s Climate Resilience Center

US Climate Resilience Map

An interactive map that shows communities the risks from natural hazards like drought, storms, and wildfires compared to demographic data

Type:

Data Tools

Topic(s):

Resilience

Link to Resource

Federal Communication Commission

FCC Broadband Map

An interactive web map of where Internet services are available across the United States, as reported by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to the FCC

Type:

Data Tools

Topic(s):

Digital infrastructure

Link to Resource

Grants.gov - Community Blog

What Is a Need Statement?

Overview of what a need statement is and tips for writing them in grant proposals.

Type:

Articles and Blogs

Topic(s):

Grant Writing

Link to Resource

Appalachian Regional Commission

How to Write a Grant Proposal

An overview on how to write grant proposals, but includes good guidance on refining the need statement and project’s outcomes.

Type:

Articles and Blogs

Topic(s):

Grant Writing

Link to Resource

Penn State - Center for Economic and Community Development

Engagement Toolbox

A practical guide designed for practitioners on effective community engagement strategies. The toolbox includes articles on various engagement topics/strategies with step-by-step guides, Worksheets, webinars, and additional resources.

Type:

Toolkits

Topic(s):

Community Engagement

Link to Resource

Vernonburg Group

Digital Opportunity Map

Interactive web map detailing broadband access by county

Type:

Data Tools

Topic(s):

Digital infrastructure

Link to Resource

University of Kansas -
Center for Community Health and Development

Assessing Community Needs and Resources

In depth and step-by-step guides on ways to assess community needs and best practice guides on methods to uncover community

Type:

Toolkits

Topic(s):

Workforce, Community Planning

Link to Resource

Grants.gov - Community Blog

Grant Writing: 3 Tips for Crafting Need Statements in Federal Grant Proposals

Overview of what a need statement is and tips for writing them in grant proposals.

Type:

Articles and Blogs

Topic(s):

Grant Writing

Link to Resource

Rural Community Network

Appreciative Inquiry Fact sheet

If you are in the early stages of project development, conducting an Appreciative Inquiry workshop might be helpful. Linked is a fact sheet which details what Appreciative Inquiry is, and sample questions that could be adapted for your own community

Type:

Articles and Blogs

Topic(s):

Community Planning

Link to Resource

University of Kansas - Center for Community Health and Development

Communications to Promote Interest and Participation Toolkits

In-depth step-by-step guides on communication strategies and ways to increase and deepen community participation

Type:

Toolkits

Topic(s):

Community Engagement

Link to Resource
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