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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Read more about CIG On-Farm Conservation Innovation Grants
Program
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
Read more about Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science Program
Program
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
Read more about Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants: Education and Workforce Development Program
Program
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
Read more about Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefit Transfer Modernization Technical Assistance Center (SEMTAC)
Program
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
Read more about Rural Data Gateway
Program
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
Read more about Harbor Assistance Program
Program
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
Read more about Federal Solar Tax Credits for Businesses
Program
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
Read more about Federal Tax Credit for Solar Photovoltaics
Program
Federal Tax Credit for Solar Photovoltaics
Energy, Sustainability
The Residential Clean Energy Credit equals 30% of the costs of new, qualified clean energy property for your home installed ...Read more
Read more about Geothermal Heat Pumps Tax Credit
Program
Geothermal Heat Pumps Tax Credit
Energy, Sustainability
Residential Clean Energy Tax Credits are available, with specific amounts available for prescribed periods.
Read more about Building Energy Codes Program
Program
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
Read more about Connecting Highway Aids
Program
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
Read more about General Transportation Aids
Program
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
Read more about Electric Infrastructure Loan & Loan Guarantee Program
Program
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
Read more about Areas of Persistent Poverty Program
Program
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
Read more about 10,000 Communities Initiative
Program
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
Read more about National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP)
Program
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
Read more about Our Town Grants
Program
Our Town Grants
Arts & Culture
Through project-based funding, the Our Town program supports activities that integrate arts, culture, and design into local efforts that strengthen ...Read more
Read more about Weatherization Assistance Program
Program
Weatherization Assistance Program
Energy, Health & Mental Health, Housing, Sustainability, Workforce
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy ...Read more
Read more about Tribal and Insular Area Grants: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA)
Program
Tribal and Insular Area Grants: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA)
Energy, Sustainability
This grant funds projects that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions. Eligible entities include tribal governments (intertribal consortia) and Alaska ...Read more
Read more about Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grants
Program
Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grants
Business, Workforce
The Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grant Program offers grant assistance to create and augment high-wage jobs, accelerate the formation ...Read more
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