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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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Community First Washburn County: Mobilizing to Keep Residents Healthy

Business, Health & Mental Health

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, a statewide lockdown in March and April forced non-essential businesses to close, putting employees out ...Read more

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UW Population Health Institute: Improving Rural Health

Health & Mental Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a higher toll on residents of rural Wisconsin, following years of reduced health services for ...Read more

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Soil Sisters: Supporting and Celebrating Women Farmers

Arts & Culture, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

More than a decade ago, more women began to realize that they were choosing to become farmers in hopes of ...Read more

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Snow River Cooperative: Employees Buy Former Company

Workforce

When Columbian Home Products announced in fall 2019 that it would close its Crandon division, Snow River Products, the eight ...Read more

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RideSMRT: Increasing Transportation Options in Rural Areas

Tourism, Transportation

Southwest Wisconsin features scenic views from lazy roads that curl through the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. For people living ...Read more

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PBS Wisconsin Ready to Learn: Enhancing Early Education

Education & Schools

Children in low-income communities often miss out on some of the educational opportunities available to those in higher-income areas, and ...Read more

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Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club of Juneau County: Supporting Entrepreneurs

Business, Education & Schools, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

Juneau County is a largely rural area in west central Wisconsin with a population of about 27,000. Manufacturing had been ...Read more

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Door County Emergency Support Coalition: Help for the Homebound

Health & Mental Health, Other

When the COVID-19 pandemic left many people isolated at home, the Door County Fire Chiefs Association joined forces with local ...Read more

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Cuba City Presidential Plaza – Community Gathering Space

Arts & Culture, Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Tourism

Cuba City is a thriving agricultural and business community in southwest Wisconsin, and a neighbor to Platteville and Dubuque—but one ...Read more

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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