Rural Gateway
The Rural Gateway is an information clearinghouse providing technical assistance, training workshops, and peer learning and resource sharing to support rural housing and economic development.
Peer Learning and Resource Sharing
Featured Initiatives
HUD Rural Serving Programs
- Rural Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Program
- Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Program
- Native American Programs
- Rental Assistance Demonstration Program
- Mortgage Insurance for One to Four Family Homes (Section 203(b))
- Healthcare Programs for Rural Hospitals
Rural/Underserved Areas Resources
- HUD Regional Field Offices
- USDA State Field Offices
- Delta Regional Authority
- Appalachian Regional Commission
- CDBG Colonias Set-Aside Program
- Native American Programs
- USDA Rural Development
- USDA Economic Research Service
- USDA Rural Development Innovation Center
- USDA Rural Workforce Innovation Network
One-on-One Technical Assistance
Ask your technical assistance questions: Office of Rural Housing and Economic Development - 1-877-RURAL-26 (1-877-787-2526).
HUD staff are available from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM (Eastern Time), Monday to Friday, to answer your housing, infrastructure, and economic development questions.
Questions can also be submitted via email to rhed@hud.gov.
Spotlight
Rural Gateway Case Studies Explore different Rural Gateway case studies and best practices highlighting selected programs, their successes, and lessons learned.
Rural Gateway Peer-to-Peer Web Conference Calls Rural Gateway Peer-to-Peer Web Conference Calls highlight model programs and provide opportunities to ask questions and interact with fellow peers on different topics.
Rural Gateway Programs and Funding Opportunities Rural programs, resources, and funding opportunities are provided through numerous federal programs across agencies that provide grants and loans for rural communities.