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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Labor Standards

Business, Workforce

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's Equal Rights Division enforces laws about minimum wage, overtime pay, timely payment of wages, ...Read more

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Job Center of Wisconsin

Business, Workforce

The Job Center of Wisconsin (JCW) is a free online portal that connects job seekers with employment opportunities throughout Wisconsin. ...Read more

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Civil Rights

Business, Workforce

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's Equal Rights Division administers laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations.

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Tribal Solar Gap Funding Application

Energy, Native Peoples, Sustainability

The Tribal Solar Gap Funding Grant supports solar projects of any type that require a tribal cost-share or are leveraging ...Read more

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Tribal Energy Plan Grant

Energy, Native Peoples, Sustainability

The development of Tribal Energy Plans are intended to help tribal communities quickly and efficiently triage the known practical and ...Read more

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SolarCorps Fellowship Program

Energy, Sustainability

The national SolarCorps Fellowship Program is an opportunity for highly motivated and enthusiastic people to join GRID Alternatives for an ...Read more

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Tribal Program

Energy, Native Peoples, Sustainability

GRID Alternatives helps tribal communities achieve their clean energy goals while providing financial savings and job training opportunities to improve ...Read more

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Local Community Navigators

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

Local community navigators can help you identify business resources and assist with other business needs.

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Business Resource Navigator

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

Database of Business Resource Partners to help you find and connect with organizations.

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Business Resource Navigator

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

Database of Business Resource Partners to help you find and connect with organizations.

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T.R.A.I.L.S.

Parks & Outdoor Recreation

The T.R.A.I.L.S. program makes funds available to national, state and local organizations in the United States to promote safe and ...Read more

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Senior Companion Program

Native Peoples

The Senior Companion Program (SCP) is a volunteer program whose mission is to connect elders with other elders needing help ...Read more

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Foster Grandparent Program

Child Care, Native Peoples

The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) is a volunteer program whose mission is to connect tribal elders with youth who can ...Read more

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Economic Development Administration Program

Native Peoples

GLITC’s EDA program assists tribes in planning and implementing economic development strategies derived from their own comprehensive development planning.

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Small Business Technical Assistance Program

Business, Native Peoples, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

The program provides technical assistance to tribal enterprises and Indian businesses located on the reservation or off the reservation that ...Read more

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Recreational Boating Facilities Grant Program (RBF)

Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, Transportation

The Recreational Boating Facility grant program may award funding for up to 50%* of the total eligible costs for a ...Read more

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Recreational Trails Program

Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, Transportation

The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides funds through the transfer of federal gas excise taxes paid for fuel used on ...Read more

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Knowles-Nelson Stewardship – Local Government Assistance Grant Program

Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, Transportation

Knowles-Nelson Stewardship funds support several DNR-administered grant programs. Available to local governments and nonprofits, Stewardship grants fund nature-based recreational development ...Read more

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Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)

Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, Transportation

The federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant program was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1965 to develop ...Read more

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USDA Rural Development Community Connect Grants

Broadband & Internet

The Community Connect provides financial assistance to eligible applicants that will provide broadband service in rural, economically-challenged communities where service ...Read more