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 Community Power Accelerator
Program
Community Power Accelerator
Business, Energy, Sustainability, Workforce
The Community Power Accelerator connects developers, investors, philanthropists, and community-based organizations to create an ecosystem of partners that work together ...Read more
Read more about Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
Business, Energy, Housing, Sustainability, Transportation, Workforce
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program is designed to assist states, local governments, and Tribes in implementing ...Read more
Read more about Transit-Oriented Development Pilot Program
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Transit-Oriented Development Pilot Program
Housing, Transportation
The Transit Oriented Development (TOD) planning program provides funding for efforts associated with an eligible transit project.
Read more about Ferry Services for Rural Communities Program
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Ferry Services for Rural Communities Program
Transportation
The Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program makes federal resources available to states to ensure basic essential ferry service is ...Read more
Read more about Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grants
Program
Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grants
Energy, Sustainability, Transportation, Workforce
The grant funding is to be made available to a municipality or community owned utility (not including for-profit entities) to ...Read more
Read more about Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and CostSaving Transportation (PROTECT) – Discretionary
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Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and CostSaving Transportation (PROTECT) – Discretionary
Sustainability, Transportation
PROTECT Grants will support planning, resilience improvements, community resilience and evacuation routes, and at-risk coastal infrastructure.
Read more about Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants (Corridor Charging)
Program
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants (Corridor Charging)
Energy, Sustainability, Transportation
Program funds will be made available to deploy electric vehicle charging and hydrogen/propane/natural gas fueling infrastructure along designated alternative fuel ...Read more
Read more about Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants (Community Charging)
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Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants (Community Charging)
Sustainability, Transportation
Program funds will be made available to install electric vehicle charging and alternative fuel in locations on public roads, schools, ...Read more
Read more about Low or No Emission Vehicle Program
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Low or No Emission Vehicle Program
Sustainability, Transportation, Workforce
The Low or No Emission competitive program provides funding to state and local governmental authorities for the purchase or lease ...Read more
Read more about Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program
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Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program
Sustainability, Transportation, Workforce
The Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program makes federal resources available to states and direct recipients to replace, ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest
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Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur
The Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest links up-and-coming entrepreneurs with a statewide network of community resources, expert judges, mentors and ...Read more
Read more about Models and Practices for Meaningful Community Engagement
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Models and Practices for Meaningful Community Engagement
Arts & Culture
This is a crowdsourced resource guide for creative community engagement.
Read more about County Forest Sustainable Grant
Program
County Forest Sustainable Grant
Forestry & Paper, Sustainability
County Forest Sustainable Grants are used for special, short term or unanticipated projects that promote sustainable forestry.
Read more about Forest Fire Protection (FFP) Grant Program
Program
Forest Fire Protection (FFP) Grant Program
Forestry & Paper, Other, Parks & Outdoor Recreation
Forest Fire Protection (FFP) 50% cost-share grants are available to Wisconsin fire departments and county/area fire associations.
Read more about Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grants
Program
Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grants
Health & Mental Health, Sustainability, Transportation
The RAISE program is a discretionary grant program for investments in surface transportation infrastructure that will have a significant local ...Read more
Read more about Rebuilding Economic Vibrancy After a Major Pandemic (REVAMP) Program
Program
Rebuilding Economic Vibrancy After a Major Pandemic (REVAMP) Program
A central part of the Office of Rural Prosperity’s mission is assisting community leaders in fostering vibrant, prosperous and resilient ...Read more
Read more about USDA Rural Workforce Guide
Program
USDA Rural Workforce Guide
Workforce
This guide was created for community leaders and other local entities to help them access resources to create jobs, train ...Read more
Read more about Rural LISC Loan Products
Program
Rural LISC Loan Products
Business, Child Care, Education & Schools, Health & Mental Health, Housing
Rural LISC has a variety of flexible lending products designed to help local groups bring development projects to fruition.
Read more about Affordable Connectivity Program Enrollment Visualization
Program
Affordable Connectivity Program Enrollment Visualization
Broadband & Internet
The Affordable Connectivity Program Enrollment Visualization allows users to investigate the percentage of ACP enrollment participation by ZIP code, and ...Read more
Read more about Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program
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Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program
Forestry & Paper, Veterans
Popularly referred to as the 2501 Program, this program ensures underserved and veteran farmers, ranchers, and foresters get needed resources ...Read more
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