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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 Cooperative Development Grant

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Wisconsin Cooperative Development Grant

Arts & Culture, Child Care, Energy, Forestry & Paper, Native Peoples, Transportation, Workforce

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is offering grants to support the development of new and existing cooperatives in Wisconsin, ...Read more
Read more about WI Brownfields Cleanup and Development Informational Website

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WI Brownfields Cleanup and Development Informational Website

Health & Mental Health, Sustainability

Information and resources for cleaning up and redeveloping community blight into valuable property.
Read more about WI DNR Environmental Protection Informational Webpage

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WI DNR Environmental Protection Informational Webpage

Health & Mental Health, Sustainability

A list of topics related to environmental protection.
Read more about WI DNR Climate Action Webpage

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WI DNR Climate Action Webpage

Health & Mental Health, Sustainability

This page lists resources and products related to climate change and environmental justice/equity.
Read more about WI Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health (BEOH)

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WI Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health (BEOH)

Health & Mental Health, Sustainability, Workforce

The Bureau promotes public health through statewide programs to increase public awareness of environmental and occupational health hazards and disease ...Read more
Read more about WI Environmental Certification, Licenses, Permits, and Regulation

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WI Environmental Certification, Licenses, Permits, and Regulation

Health & Mental Health, Sustainability

Environmental certification, licenses, permits, and regulations, listed in alphabetical order.
Read more about EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Program

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EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Program

Health & Mental Health, Sustainability

The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) is a resource for learning about toxic chemical releases and pollution prevention activities reported by ...Read more
Read more about EPA Risk Assessment

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EPA Risk Assessment

Health & Mental Health, Sustainability

EPA uses risk assessment to characterize the nature and magnitude of health risks to humans and ecological receptors from chemical ...Read more
Read more about DHS Assessment of Chemical Exposure Toolkit

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DHS Assessment of Chemical Exposure Toolkit

Health & Mental Health, Other, Sustainability, Workforce

The ACE Toolkit contains surveys, consent forms, training materials, and databases that can be easily customized for use in an ...Read more
Read more about WI Liability Exemptions for Lenders

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WI Liability Exemptions for Lenders

Business, Sustainability

The lender liability exemption provides conditional environmental liability protections to lenders and representatives.
Read more about USDT New Markets Tax Credit Program

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USDT New Markets Tax Credit Program

Business, Education & Schools, Health & Mental Health

The NMTC Program attracts private capital into low-income communities by permitting individual and corporate investors to receive a tax credit ...Read more
Read more about EPA Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grants

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EPA Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grants

Business, Sustainability, Workforce

Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grants provide funding for a grant recipient to capitalize a revolving loan fund and to provide ...Read more
Read more about WI Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT)

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WI Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT)

Health & Mental Health, Sustainability

Wisconsin Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) is your source for environmental health data in Wisconsin.
Read more about WI Environmental Health Informational Webpage

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WI Environmental Health Informational Webpage

Forestry & Paper, Health & Mental Health, Sustainability

This website provides information designed to promote environmental health.
Read more about WI Climate and Health Program

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WI Climate and Health Program

Business, Forestry & Paper, Health & Mental Health, Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Sustainability

The Climate and Health Program studies climate change impacts people's health in Wisconsin and use that research to create strategies, ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Farmland Preservation Biennial Reports

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Wisconsin Farmland Preservation Biennial Reports

Business, Sustainability

DATCP reports on the status of farmland preservation in Wisconsin every two years.
Read more about Wisconsin Crop Insurance Rebates for Planting Cover Crops

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Wisconsin Crop Insurance Rebates for Planting Cover Crops

Business, Sustainability

Interested participants may enroll acres planted to cover crops in the fall of 2024, which will be planted to an ...Read more
Read more about WI Land and Water Conservation Board

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WI Land and Water Conservation Board

Business

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Land and Water Conservation Board connects local and state governments on conservation and farmland preservation issues.
Read more about WI Bureau of Land and Water Resource Management

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WI Bureau of Land and Water Resource Management

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

The Bureau of Land and Water Resources works with local governments, other state and federal agencies, and landowners to conserve ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Farmland Preservation Tax Credits

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Wisconsin Farmland Preservation Tax Credits

Business

​​​Eligible landowners may claim farmland preservation tax credits. The amount of the tax credit depends upon how a landowner participates ...Read more