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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 Covering Wisconsin

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Covering Wisconsin

Health & Mental Health

Covering Wisconsin is a year-round health insurance resource for consumers and professionals in Wisconsin. We help people sign up for ...Read more
Read more about U.S. Department of Commerce

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U.S. Department of Commerce

Business, Workforce

The Department fosters the innovation and invention that underpin the U.S. comparative advantage.
Read more about Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship

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Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur, Workforce

Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship is a National Apprenticeship registered with the U.S. Department of Labor-Employment and Training Administration. This innovative program ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Department of Health Services

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Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Health & Mental Health

The Department of Health Services is committed to protecting and promoting the health and safety of the people of Wisconsin, ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds

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Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds

Other, Workforce

Retirement, insurance, disability, and other Wisconsin Retirement System benefits for current and former public employees, retirees, and their beneficiaries
Read more about Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission

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Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission

Business, Workforce

The Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission provides an array of services that promote and facilitate peaceful resolution of disputes in the ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Historical Society

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Wisconsin Historical Society

Arts & Culture, Education & Schools

The Wisconsin Historical Society connects people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories.
Read more about Department of Safety and Professional Services

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Department of Safety and Professional Services

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

The Department of Safety and Professional Services is responsible for ensuring the safe and competent practice of licensed professionals in ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Hospital Association

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Wisconsin Hospital Association

Health & Mental Health

WHA is committed to serving its members and keeping them informed of important local and national legislative issues, interpreting clinical ...Read more
Read more about Project WisHope

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Project WisHope

Health & Mental Health, Housing, Other

Project WisHope is a Wisconsin-based, nonprofit Recovery Community Organization offering peer recovery support services and recovery housing for individuals struggling ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

Workforce

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development is a state agency charged with building and strengthening Wisconsin's workforce in the 21st ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority

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Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority

Business, Housing

WHEDA works closely with lenders, developers, local government, nonprofits, community groups and others to implement its low-cost financing programs.
Read more about Wisconsin Department of Tourism

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Wisconsin Department of Tourism

Tourism

Makes strategic decisions that shape the face of Wisconsin’s tourism industry.
Read more about Create Wisconsin

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Create Wisconsin

Arts & Culture

Create Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s community cultural development organization, bringing people together through creative experiences and activating and strengthening Wisconsin’s creative ...Read more
Read more about Sift Consulting LLC

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Sift Consulting LLC

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

Sift Consulting LLC is an all-female firm offering a full suite of services to nonprofits and small businesses to help ...Read more
Read more about Food Finance Institute

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Food Finance Institute

Business

The Food Finance Institute (FFI) leverages and supports a collaborative network of professionals focused on building and funding profitable businesses ...Read more
Read more about University of Wisconsin Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic

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University of Wisconsin Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic

Business, Education & Schools, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

The UW Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic provides free legal services for startup businesses throughout the state of Wisconsin. The L&E ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Department of Transportation

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Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Tourism

WisDOT supports all forms of transportation.
Read more about Community Design Team of Wisconsin

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Community Design Team of Wisconsin

Arts & Culture, Other

The Community Design Team is an opportunity to bring a volunteer team of planning and design professionals into your community ...Read more
Read more about healthTIDE

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healthTIDE

Education & Schools, Health & Mental Health, Parks & Outdoor Recreation

healthTIDE is a network of statewide and place-based community partners who work together to create change around nutrition and physical ...Read more