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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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

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USDA Rural Development Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants

Broadband & Internet

The Distance Learning and Telemedicine program helps rural communities use the unique capabilities of telecommunications to connect to each other ...Read more

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USDA Rural Development ReConnect Loan and Grant Program

Broadband & Internet

The ReConnect Loan and Grant Program furnishes loans and grants to provide funds for the costs of construction, improvement, or ...Read more

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Multifamily Housing Programs Hub Page

Housing

Multifamily Housing assists rural property owners through loans, loan guarantees, and grants that enable owners to develop and rehabilitate properties ...Read more

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Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans

Housing

Also known as the Section 502 Direct Loan Program, this program assists low- and very-low-income applicants obtain decent, safe and ...Read more

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Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants

Housing

Also known as the Section 504 Home Repair program, it provides loans to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize ...Read more

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USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing Programs

Housing

Rural Development’s Single Family Housing Programs give families and individuals the opportunity to buy, build, or repair affordable homes located ...Read more

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USDA Rural Development Energy Programs

Energy, Sustainability

Funding to complete energy audits, provide renewable energy development assistance, make energy efficiency improvements and install renewable energy systems.

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Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program

The Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program provides financial support to qualified lenders whose loan applicants want to start or ...Read more

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USDA Rural Development Business Programs

Business, Energy

USDA's Business Programs provide financial backing and technical assistance to stimulate business creation and growth.

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USDA Community Facilities Program

Child Care, Education & Schools, Health & Mental Health, Other

Community Facilities Programs offer direct loans, loan guarantees and grants to develop or improve essential public services and facilities in ...Read more