Horizons aims to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable prosperity in small rural and reservation communities. It is funded by the
Northwest Area Foundation, based in Minnesota. Over 300 communities across seven states have participated in Horizons since it began in 2003.
University of Idaho Extension has brought Horizons to 49 communities across the state (8 ‘clusters’ and 25 individual towns).
Idaho Horizons communities range in size from 226 to 4,900 residents and have poverty rates from 11-30%. A steering committee made up of local volunteers in
each community leads the program, guided by a coach hired by the University of Idaho.
