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Rural Economic Development

RESOURCES AND GRANTS FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES

Whether you’re an individual, a business or a community organization, you can use the directory below to search a vast library of resources, tools and services. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), its economic development partners and other organizations around the state offer a range of resources on all aspects of economic well-being, from childcare and education to businesses and housing. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Reach out to us directly, we want to help.

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Read more about GrassWorks Inc.

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GrassWorks Inc.

GrassWorks is a membership organization that provides leadership and education to farmers and consumers for the advancement of managed grass-based ...Read more
Read more about University of Wisconsin Stout Office of Corporate Relations & Economic Engagement

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University of Wisconsin Stout Office of Corporate Relations & Economic Engagement

The Office of Corporate Relations & Economic Engagement (OCREE) is the front door to UW–Stout for anyone outside of the ...Read more
Read more about State Bar of Wisconsin- Business Law

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State Bar of Wisconsin- Business Law

The State Bar of Wisconsin’s Business Law Section is a professional group of attorneys dedicated to supporting the legal needs ...Read more
Read more about UP THERE, LLC

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UP THERE, LLC

Health & Mental Health, Parks & Outdoor Recreation

Through interactions with horses, participants can receive insight into how they interact, communicate, and listen to others. Wellness is more ...Read more
Read more about Green Pastures Living

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Green Pastures Living

Housing

Seeing no one providing affordable independent senior housing in rural communities, Anne Michels created Green Pastures Living to solve this ...Read more
Read more about Trafffic Analysis & Design, Inc (TADI)

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Trafffic Analysis & Design, Inc (TADI)

Transportation

TADI specializes in solving the traffic and safety engineering needs of DOT, municipal and private clients throughout Wisconsin.
Read more about U.S. Department of the Treasury

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U.S. Department of the Treasury

Workforce

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's mission is to maintain a strong economy and create economic and job opportunities.
Read more about Center for Dairy Research

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Center for Dairy Research

Education & Schools

CDR is dedicated to supporting the US dairy industry through innovative research, technical support, training and education.
Read more about U.S. Department of the Interior

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U.S. Department of the Interior

Native Peoples, Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Sustainability

The Department of the Interior plays a central role in how the United States stewards its public lands, increases environmental ...Read more
Read more about National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

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National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

Other, Parks & Outdoor Recreation

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is dedicated to sustaining, restoring and enhancing the nation’s fish, wildlife, plants and ...Read more
Read more about The Water Council

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The Water Council

Other, Sustainability

The Water Council is a global hub dedicated to solving critical water challenges by driving innovation in freshwater technology and ...Read more
Read more about Foundation for Rural Service

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Foundation for Rural Service

Broadband & Internet

The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) supports rural telecom companies, consumers and policymakers with educational information, products and programming.
Read more about Cornell Small Farms Program

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Cornell Small Farms Program

Education & Schools

The Cornell Small Farms Program was established in 2001 as a program of Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life ...Read more
Read more about University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension

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University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension

Business, Education & Schools, Other

Extension’s mission is to connect people with the University of Wisconsin. We teach, learn, lead and serve, transforming lives and ...Read more
Read more about Farm Answers

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Farm Answers

Workforce

Farm Answers is the largest source of information for beginning farmers.
Read more about First Nations Development Institute

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First Nations Development Institute

Native Peoples, Other

First Nations Development Institute invests in and creates innovative institutions and models that strengthen asset control and support economic development ...Read more
Read more about Boss Network

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Boss Network

Arts & Culture, Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

BOSS stands for "Bringing Out Successful Sisters," and our mission is to promote and encourage the small business spirit and ...Read more
Read more about Dairyland Power Cooperative

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Dairyland Power Cooperative

Energy

Dairyland Power Cooperative is a generation and transmission (G&T) cooperative providing the wholesale electrical requirements for 24 distribution cooperatives and ...Read more
Read more about National Park Service

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National Park Service

Parks & Outdoor Recreation

The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the ...Read more
Read more about Institute of Museum and Library Services

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Institute of Museum and Library Services

Arts & Culture, Education & Schools, Tourism

IMLS aims to advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development.