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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 GRID Alternatives

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GRID Alternatives

Energy, Sustainability

At GRID Alternatives, we believe that a rapid, equitable transition to a world powered by renewable energy needs to benefit ...Read more
Read more about POLARIS

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POLARIS

Parks & Outdoor Recreation

Since 1954, Polaris has proudly defined, re-defined and then raised the bar again for the powersports industry. It is reflected ...Read more
Read more about Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc.

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Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc.

Native Peoples

The Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. (GLITC) is a consortium of federally recognized Indian tribes in Wisconsin and the Upper ...Read more
Read more about Housing Assistance Council

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Housing Assistance Council

Housing

The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) is a national nonprofit that supports affordable housing efforts throughout rural America. Since 1971, HAC ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy

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Wisconsin Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy

Energy, Sustainability

The Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy leads the S​tate of Wisconsin in addressing the effects of climate change through ...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
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 Aspen Institute-Community Strategies Group

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Aspen Institute-Community Strategies Group

Other

Serves as a connecting hub, designing and facilitating action-inducing peer learning among national organizations, leaders, and policymakers to collaborate and ...Read more
Read more about U.S. Department of Agriculture

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U.S. Department of Agriculture

Provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available ...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 U.S Department of Transportation

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U.S Department of Transportation

Transportation

To deliver the world’s leading transportation system, serving the American people and economy through the safe, efficient, sustainable, and equitable ...Read more
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 Administration’s​ Division of Enterprise Technology

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Wisconsin Department of Administration’s​ Division of Enterprise Technology

Broadband & Internet

The DOA's Division of Enterprise Technology develops and maintains efficient and effective information technology services to best serve those living ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

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Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans

The Department of Veteran Affairs provides grants and a variety of services to eligible Wisconsin veterans and their families.
Read more about Wisconsin State Public Defenders

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Wisconsin State Public Defenders

Other

Provides "justice for all," and is an independent, executive-branch state agency that ensures Wisconsin meets its constitutional requirement of providing ...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 National American Indian Housing Council

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National American Indian Housing Council

Housing, Native Peoples

Aims to relieve the desperate housing needs of our American Indians, Alaska Natives, and native Hawaiians, in particular, where substandard ...Read more
Read more about Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources

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Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources

GWaar ensures the programs and services serving Wisconsin’s seniors are available, accessible, and meet the highest quality standards.
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