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
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The BioPreferred Program: Voluntary Labeling Initiative
Business, Health & Mental Health, Sustainability, Workforce
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Agriculture Innovation Center Program
Business
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Rural Business Development Grants (RBDG)
Business, Education & Schools, Transportation, Workforce
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CIG On-Farm Conservation Innovation Grants
Sustainability
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Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science Program
Education & Schools, Energy, Health & Mental Health, Sustainability
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Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants: Education and Workforce Development Program
Education & Schools, Workforce
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefit Transfer Modernization Technical Assistance Center (SEMTAC)
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Rural Data Gateway
Other
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Harbor Assistance Program
Transportation
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Federal Solar Tax Credits for Businesses
Energy, Sustainability
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Federal Tax Credit for Solar Photovoltaics
Energy, Sustainability
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Geothermal Heat Pumps Tax Credit
Energy, Sustainability
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Building Energy Codes Program
Energy
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Connecting Highway Aids
Transportation
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General Transportation Aids
Transportation
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Electric Infrastructure Loan & Loan Guarantee Program
Broadband & Internet, Education & Schools, Energy
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Areas of Persistent Poverty Program
Energy, Health & Mental Health, Sustainability, Transportation
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10,000 Communities Initiative
Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur, Workforce
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National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP)
Health & Mental Health