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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The Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Program (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program

Child Care, Energy, Forestry & Paper, Health & Mental Health, Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Sustainability

EJCPS assists organizations working on or planning to work on projects to address local environmental and/or public health issues in ...Read more

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County Forest Sustainable Grant

Forestry & Paper, Sustainability

County Forest Sustainable Grants are used for special, short term or unanticipated projects that promote sustainable forestry.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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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Ally Grant

Business, Other

The Ally Grant pilot initiative aims to foster the development of new and/or emerging diverse-based nonprofit organizations that support diverse ...Read more

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Wisconsin Investment Pilot

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

The WIP Program is intended to provide capital to those companies that have the potential to add to Wisconsin's economic ...Read more

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Ready for Reuse Loan and Grant Program

Other, Sustainability

Ready for Reuse loans and grants are used for environmental cleanup of hazardous substances or petroleum at brownfields throughout Wisconsin.

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Technology Development Loan Program

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

Provides direct financial assistance to startup and emerging growth companies in Wisconsin that are developing and commercializing innovative products and ...Read more

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SBIR/STTR Matching Grant

Business

Grants to stimulate technological innovation by supporting technology-based Wisconsin small businesses, administered through the Center for Technology Commercialization.

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Entrepreneurship Partner Grant

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

Grants to encourage the formation of entrepreneurship support programs and to develop startup and emerging growth companies in Wisconsin.

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Entrepreneurial Micro-Grants

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

Grants to support business planning and strategy for Wisconsin entrepreneurs and small business owners, administered through the Center for Technology ...Read more

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Capital Catalyst Program

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

Matching grants to seed funds managed by local communities and other eligible entities to provide capital to high-growth startups and ...Read more

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How to Pursue Grant Funding for Your Historic Preservation Group

Arts & Culture, Other

This guide will help increase your historic preservation group's chance at receiving a grant. The guide includes tips to grant ...Read more

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Rural Community Development Initiative Grants

Housing, Other

RCDI grants are awarded to help non-profit housing and community development organizations, low-income rural communities and federally recognized tribes support ...Read more

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Rural Energy for America Program (REAP): Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans & Grants

Energy, Sustainability

The program provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems ...Read more