Resource Directory

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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Advanced Biofuel Payment Program

Energy, Sustainability

This program’s goal is to increase the production of advanced biofuels.

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The BioPreferred Program: Voluntary Labeling Initiative

Business, Health & Mental Health, Sustainability, Workforce

The BioPreferred Program allows businesses to apply for a certification, which lets allows them to display the USDA Certified Biobased ...Read more

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Agriculture Innovation Center Program

Business

The Agriculture Innovation Center Program funds Agriculture Innovation Centers (Centers) that provide technical and business development assistance to Agricultural Producers.

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Rural Business Development Grants (RBDG)

Business, Education & Schools, Transportation, Workforce

This program is designed to provide technical assistance and training for small rural businesses.

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CIG On-Farm Conservation Innovation Grants

Sustainability

Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) are competitive grants that drive public and private sector innovation in resource conservation. On-Farm Trials supports ...Read more

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Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science Program

Education & Schools, Energy, Health & Mental Health, Sustainability

The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental ...Read more

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Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants: Education and Workforce Development Program

Education & Schools, Workforce

The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - EWD focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals ...Read more

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefit Transfer Modernization Technical Assistance Center (SEMTAC)

This grant announcement most directly supports SNAP by building the capacity to support the expansion of online SNAP purchasing nationwide, ...Read more

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Rural Data Gateway

Other

The Rural Data Gateway strengthens USDA Rural Development partnerships with rural people, entrepreneurs, government officials and Congress by making RD’s ...Read more

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Harbor Assistance Program

Transportation

Wisconsin’s Legislature created the Harbor Assistance Program (HAP) to assist harbor communities along the Great Lakes and Mississippi River in ...Read more

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Federal Solar Tax Credits for Businesses

Energy, Sustainability

There are two tax credits available for businesses and other entities like nonprofits and local and tribal governments that purchase ...Read more

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Federal Tax Credit for Solar Photovoltaics

Energy, Sustainability

The federal residential solar energy credit is a tax credit that can be claimed on federal income taxes for a ...Read more

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Geothermal Heat Pumps Tax Credit

Energy, Sustainability

Residential Clean Energy Tax Credits are available, with specific amounts available for prescribed periods.

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Building Energy Codes Program

Energy

The Building Energy Codes Program (BECP) mission is to support building energy code development, adoption, implementation and enforcement processes to ...Read more

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Connecting Highway Aids

Transportation

Connecting Highway Aids (CHA) assist municipalities with costs associated with increased traffic and maintenance on roads that connect segments of ...Read more

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General Transportation Aids

Transportation

GTAs provide local governments with a partial reimbursement of funds to offset the cost of county and municipal road construction, ...Read more

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Electric Infrastructure Loan & Loan Guarantee Program

Broadband & Internet, Education & Schools, Energy

The electric program makes insured loans and loan guarantees to finance the construction of electric distribution, finance generation, and transmission ...Read more

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Areas of Persistent Poverty Program

Energy, Health & Mental Health, Sustainability, Transportation

The Areas of Persistent Poverty Program awards grants for planning, engineering, or development of technical or financing plans for projects ...Read more

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10,000 Communities Initiative

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur, Workforce

The 10,000 Communities Initiative aims to accelerate and advance critical community infrastructure projects by maximizing innovation and integration across regions, ...Read more

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National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP)

Health & Mental Health

The NDPRP allows APHIS to collaborate with animal health partners throughout the nation to implement high-value projects that enhance prevention, ...Read more