Empowering Rural Communities Through Collaboration

Real change happens when communities come together. See how collaboration is helping rural areas access funding and build resilience.

At Rural Resilience Project, collaboration is our foundation.

We believe rural communities thrive when local leaders, state agencies, and grassroots organizations work together. Partnerships don’t just amplify impact—they create new opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.

Take Mendocino County, for example. Cross-sector collaborations have helped bring over $3 million in restoration funding to the region—money that supports climate adaptation, local jobs, and community safety.

This kind of success isn’t accidental. It happens when people show up, share knowledge, and commit to long-term solutions. Our role is often to serve as a bridge—connecting community vision with the tools and resources needed to make it real.

If your organization, agency, or community group is working toward rural climate resilience, we want to hear from you. Let’s keep building strong partnerships—because we’re stronger together.

A Women and a Man working in their farm.