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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 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 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 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 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 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.
Read more about AmeriCorps

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AmeriCorps

Education & Schools, Health & Mental Health, Other

AmeriCorps brings Americans together to serve communities.
Read more about U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Health & Mental Health

The mission of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to enhance the health and well-being of ...Read more
Read more about U.S. Department of Labor

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U.S. Department of Labor

Workforce

Our mission is to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the ...Read more
Read more about Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Health & Mental Health, Other

RWJF works in collaboration with policymakers, business leaders, community groups and many other stakeholders. Together, it shares a common interest ...Read more
Read more about Milken Institute

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Milken Institute

Health & Mental Health, Other

The Milken Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on accelerating measurable progress on the path to a meaningful ...Read more
Read more about National Endowment for the Arts

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National Endowment for the Arts

Arts & Culture

The National Endowment for the Arts is an independent federal agency that is the largest funder of the arts and ...Read more
Read more about Citizen’s Institute on Rural Design

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Citizen’s Institute on Rural Design

Arts & Culture, Housing

The Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design (CIRD) is a leadership initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership ...Read more
Read more about U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Health & Mental Health, Sustainability

The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment.
Read more about Office of Rural Prosperity

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Office of Rural Prosperity

Arts & Culture, Broadband & Internet, Business, Housing, Other

As part of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), the Office of Rural Prosperity seeks to foster vibrant, prosperous and ...Read more
Read more about Madison Regional Economic Partnership

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Madison Regional Economic Partnership

Business, Health & Mental Health, Other

Madison Region Economic Partnership (MadREP) is the economic development agency for the eight-county Madison Region of south-central Wisconsin.
Read more about Rural LISC

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Rural LISC

Broadband & Internet, Business, Housing, Other, Workforce

With residents and partners, Rural LISC forges resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America – great places to live, ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Procurement Institute – Wisconsin's APEX Accelerator

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Wisconsin Procurement Institute – Wisconsin's APEX Accelerator

Business, Workforce

Wisconsin’s APEX Accelerator, operated under the Department of Defense (DoD), Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) with a mission to ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Small Business Development Center

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Wisconsin Small Business Development Center

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

The Wisconsin SBDC offers consulting, education, referrals, sophisticated tools and resources, whether you’re just getting started or looking for ways ...Read more
Read more about Cooperative Development Services

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Cooperative Development Services

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

For almost 35 years, we have been at the forefront of sustainable cooperative development in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. Cooperative ...Read more