There’s not much to say about the resource (Stronger Together: Federal funding and planning strategies designed to promote sustainable economic development in rural America) so I’ll borrow from the document itself…

Together, the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD) are pleased to offer this joint planning resource guide, designed to help you eliminate barriers and encourage collaboration among your stakeholders.

It is a series of super useful tables. More of a reference work than a coffee top (or even night stand) book. It would be easy to spur conversation based on the info or get follow up information.