Who We Are

How we approach our work

Main Street Project is a grassroots public policy and cultural organizing initiative that uses the power of relationships to create lasting change. We work to document the economic challenges facing people in increasingly diverse rural communities, give voice to their hopes and aspirations, and provide creative and practical tools to turn possibilities into realities.

Importantly, the tools we provide are culturally competent and linguistically accessible, and reach out to rural people of all ages – from youth to elders. Our commitment is to strengthen local capacity for problem solving, so that answers to challenges come directly from the community.

• We work with individuals, agencies and community-based organizations to support innovative approaches to rural economic policy and sustainable development.

• Through education, training, and organizing support, we help rural constituents develop non-partisan, civic-engagement strategies and build coalitions to increase political participation.

• To broaden the conversation about rural America’s future, we provide ongoing information and news support, specifically for financially challenged rural newspapers and radio news operation.