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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Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grants
Business, Workforce
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Community Power Accelerator
Business, Energy, Sustainability, Workforce
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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
Business, Energy, Housing, Sustainability, Transportation, Workforce
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Transit-Oriented Development Pilot Program
Housing, Transportation
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Ferry Services for Rural Communities Program
Transportation
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Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grants
Energy, Sustainability, Transportation, Workforce
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Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and CostSaving Transportation (PROTECT) – Discretionary
Sustainability, Transportation
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Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants (Corridor Charging)
Energy, Sustainability, Transportation
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Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants (Community Charging)
Sustainability, Transportation
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Low or No Emission Vehicle Program
Sustainability, Transportation, Workforce
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Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program
Sustainability, Transportation, Workforce
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Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur
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Models and Practices for Meaningful Community Engagement
Arts & Culture
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The Environmental Justice Government-to-Government (EJG2G) Program
Child Care, Energy, Forestry & Paper, Health & Mental Health, Native Peoples, Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Sustainability
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The Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Program (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program
Child Care, Energy, Forestry & Paper, Health & Mental Health, Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Sustainability
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County Forest Sustainable Grant
Forestry & Paper, Sustainability
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Forest Fire Protection (FFP) Grant Program
Forestry & Paper, Other, Parks & Outdoor Recreation
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Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grants
Health & Mental Health, Sustainability, Transportation
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Rebuilding Economic Vibrancy After a Major Pandemic (REVAMP) Program
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USDA Rural Workforce Guide
Workforce