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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 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 Department of Public Instruction

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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Education & Schools

The Department of Public Instruction is the state agency that advances public education and libraries in Wisconsin.
Read more about Rural Development Initiatives

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Rural Development Initiatives

Other

RDI’s programs center around the mission to create thriving rural communities.
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 Office of State Treasurer

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Office of State Treasurer

Other

​​​​​​​The Office of the State Treasurer is the state's chief financial officer. As a constitutional officer, the State Treasurer serves ...Read more
Read more about Higher Education Aids Board

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Higher Education Aids Board

Education & Schools

The state agency responsible for the management and oversight of the state's student financial aid system for Wisconsin residents attending ...Read more
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 Children and Families

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Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

Child Care, Other

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) provides or oversees county administration of programs to assist children and families.
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 Rural Schools Collaborative

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Rural Schools Collaborative

Education & Schools

RSC believes that a sustainable rural future depends on strong rural public schools. We recognize that strong schools rely on ...Read more
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 Rural Schools Alliance

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Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance

Education & Schools

Strong Rural Schools, Stong Rural Communities.
Read more about Wisconsin Department of Transportation

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Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Tourism

WisDOT supports all forms of transportation.