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Rural America Economic Development Foundation, LLC (RAEDF, INC.)

We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses community-led, data-driven approach to strengthening economic opportunity in rural Arkansas.

About Us

We work with rural communities to turn local data and lived experience into real economic opportunity.

Through surveys, community conversations, and data analysis, we help communities in Arkansas:

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  • Identify challenges and strengths

  • Align around shared priorities

  • Move projects from ideas to action

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In Conway County, communities are often close in distance but disconnected in resources and opportunity.

We’re changing that by building connections, strengthening local capacity, and creating pathways for long-term growth.

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Listen

We gather input directly from residents through surveys and community conversations

Community Meeting Vote

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Understand

We analyze data and map community assets and needs

Community Garden Scene

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Align

We bring partners and communities together around shared priorities

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Explore Our Projects

Current Focus

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Priorities

Community Food Access + Agriculture Initiative

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Region

Conway County which includes, but not limited to: Hogan, Nemo Vista, Center Ridge, Springfield, and Mallet Town, Cleveland Community, Holly Springs, Plumerville, and Morrilton 

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Iniatives

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  • Community surveys and listening sessions

  • Agricultural and food access mapping

  • Data analysis and community workshops

  • Development of a community garden and greenhouse strategy

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04

Our Committment

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  • ​Keeping community voice at the center of decision-making
    Building practical, implementable strategies

  • Strengthening partnerships across communities

  • Expanding access to opportunity for underserved populations

  • This work is not about short-term projects.
    It’s about building systems that communities can carry forward.

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Help Us Grow

  • One-Time Donation

    50$
     
    Valid for one month

  • Monthly Donation

    10$
    Every month
     

  • Events Sponsorship

    500$
     
    Valid for one month

Why This Matters

We share many challenges together:

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  • Limited access to fresh food

  • Workforce and infrastructure gaps

  • Barriers to economic growth

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Our work encourages rural communities to collaborate  communities together to build solutions that are grounded in real needs and shared priorities.

Contact Us

(501) 541-5586
 


6805 Talmage Little Rock, AR 72204

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