Small towns and rural communities throughout the United States are looking for ways to strengthen their economies, provide better quality of life, and build on local assets. Many rural communities and small towns are facing challenges, including rapid growth at metropolitan edges, declining rural populations, and loss of open spaces and declining downtowns.[vc_section full_width="stretch_row" css=".vc_custom_1768498767637{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: contain !important;}" el_id="introArea"][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]
25 YEARS.
Thousands of initiatives.
Countless communities changed.
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What began as a response to land use challenges and affordability is now a coast-to-coast catalyst for housing access, smart growth and economic vitality. Through NAR’s Community Development Advocacy (formerly Community Outreach program), Associations and NAR members convene neighbors and officials, unlock grants, shape plans and policy, and deliver the infrastructure and opportunity that strengthen communities.
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A National Footprint of Community Development Advocacy
in Action
Explore how funding, resources and partnerships have shaped stronger communities nationwide—turning local priorities into visible results over 25 years.
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The story of Community Development Advocacy, 25 years in the making—explore the timeline.
Explore grants and trusted tools that help associations strengthen advocacy, engage decision-makers, and lead on community priorities.
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