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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 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 Wisconsin Farmers Union

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Wisconsin Farmers Union

Wisconsin Farmers Union, a member-driven organization, is committed to enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural communities, and ...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
Read more about University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives

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University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

Our team of cooperative development specialists is available to help you start a new co-op, strengthen an established co-op, or ...Read more
Read more about Focus on Energy

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Focus on Energy

Energy, Sustainability

On behalf of 107 Wisconsin electric and natural gas utilities, Focus on Energy’s information, resources and financial incentives benefit all ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Forestry & Paper, Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Sustainability

Protecting and enhancing our natural resources to provide a sustainable environment for all people in their work and leisure.
Read more about The GRID

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The GRID

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development, currently incubated by Nicolet College
Read more about Wisconsin Arts Board

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Wisconsin Arts Board

Arts & Culture, Education & Schools

The Wisconsin Arts Board is the state agency which nurtures creativity, cultivates expression, promotes the arts, supports the arts in ...Read more
Read more about Steward

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Steward

Business

Steward provides access to flexible financing and expert support services for agricultural businesses looking to scale their operations, improve the ...Read more
Read more about Renewing the Countryside

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Renewing the Countryside

Arts & Culture, Other

Renewing the Countryside strengthens rural areas by championing and supporting rural communities, farmers, artists, entrepreneurs, educators, activists and other people ...Read more
Read more about ArtStart Rhinelander

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ArtStart Rhinelander

Arts & Culture

ArtStart is a group of volunteers—business people, artists, art lovers, educators, and other community-minded citizens—who have transformed the historic Federal ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation

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Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation

Parks & Outdoor Recreation

The Office of Outdoor Recreation works to connect partners and provide a central resource to support and uplift the growing ...Read more
Read more about League of Wisconsin Municipalities

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League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Broadband & Internet, Housing, Other, Transportation, Workforce

The League of Wisconsin Municipalities was created on December 14th, 1898 to help Wisconsin cities and villages share ideas and ...Read more
Read more about Visions Northwest Regional Economic Development

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Visions Northwest Regional Economic Development

Broadband & Internet, Housing, Other, Workforce

Visions Northwest is the one of nine regional economic development groups in the State of Wisconsin. We receive funding from ...Read more
Read more about Northwest Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

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Northwest Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission

Business, Housing, Other, Sustainability, Transportation

NWRPC provides a variety of community and regional services focusing on economic, community and business development, transportation, land use, coastal ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA)

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Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA)

Education & Schools

We work collaboratively to solve issues pertinent to rural schools and communities. We advocate for rural schools and communities at ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Rural Partners

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Wisconsin Rural Partners

Business, Other

Wisconsin Rural Partners is the independent statewide not for profit organization that focuses solely on the resilience of rural Wisconsin.
Read more about Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)

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Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)

Business

We will deliver efficient and effective programs and services to Wisconsin agriculture, consumers, and businesses, to provide market confidence and ...Read more
Read more about Department of Administration, ​Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources

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Department of Administration, ​Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources

Energy, Housing

The Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources (DEHCR) develops housing policy and offers a broad range of program assistance ...Read more
Read more about 7 Rivers Alliance

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7 Rivers Alliance

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur, Workforce

7 Rivers Alliance represents eight counties in western Wisconsin fostering collaboration and leadership with local leaders and partners to improve ...Read more