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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 CheqBUILT

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CheqBUILT

Housing

The Chequamegon Bay United Impact Land Trust (CheqBUILT), hopes to have its first affordable homes by the end of the ...Read more
Read more about Building a tiny home development in rural Wisconsin

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Building a tiny home development in rural Wisconsin

Housing

Residents minimize their environmental footprint and share space as they grow healthy foods, form friendships, and enjoy nature with others ...Read more
Read more about Expanding broadband in rural Wisconsin

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Expanding broadband in rural Wisconsin

Housing

New North Inc., the economic development for northeastern Wisconsin counties, has created new broadband tools aimed at helping Door County ...Read more
Read more about Solving Jefferson County’s housing gap

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Solving Jefferson County’s housing gap

Housing

ThriveED's goal is to earn the payback within two to three years of each project's construction, and then loan the ...Read more
Read more about Collaboration helps plug housing shortage in western Wisconsin

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Collaboration helps plug housing shortage in western Wisconsin

Energy, Housing, Sustainability, Workforce

Meeting the goal to build a 50-unit apartment building in downtown River Falls with affordable rents and load it with ...Read more
Read more about Alliant Energy: Bringing Solar Power to Low-Income Communities

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Alliant Energy: Bringing Solar Power to Low-Income Communities

Energy, Housing, Sustainability

Alliant Energy wants to expand access to solar energy to help reduce its dependence on fossil fuels for generating electricity—but ...Read more