This Formative Assessment Tool is provided by the Georgia Health Policy Center (GHPC) to assist you and your local partners in preparing for the long-term viability and success of your local health initiatives.  Whether you are just beginning to implement a new program or you have been operating for several years, the experiences of other rural communities demonstrate that valuable programs and collaborations can be sustained long‐term with foresight and effective planning. Do not wait until your initial funding is about to run out to begin thinking about how to continue the important work you have begun. This process can help you better position yourself for sustainability and prepare for the futures.