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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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

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USDA Rural Development Water and Environmental Programs

Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Sustainability

Through Rural Utilities Service Water and Environmental Programs (WEP), rural communities obtain the technical assistance and financing necessary to develop ...Read more

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USDA Funding Eligibility Map

Arts & Culture, Broadband & Internet, Child Care, Housing, Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Workforce

USDA's mapping tool that allows the user to determine if their project is in an eligible area for funding.

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USDA Resource Guides

Arts & Culture, Business, Child Care, Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Workforce

List of resource guides from USDA

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Rural Development: Key Priorities

Arts & Culture, Business, Parks & Outdoor Recreation

Priority Points, also referred to as discretionary points, are additional points added to an established scoring criterion that USDA Rural ...Read more

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The Rural Data Portal

Housing, Other

The RURAL DATA PORTAL is a simple, easy to use, on-line resource that provides essential information on the social, economic, ...Read more

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Preservation Revolving Loan Fund

Housing

The Housing Assistance Council’s Preservation Revolving Loan Fund (PRLF) provides needed capital to preserve and rehabilitate Section 515 rental housing ...Read more

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Housing Assistance Council’s Loan Fund

Housing

HAC’s revolving loan fund provides vital capital to rural housing developers of all types. HAC provides flexible capital to meet ...Read more

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Start In Wisconsin

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

Start In Wisconsin will power connections to start, scale and accelerate area entrepreneurs. Start In Wisconsin will be a platform ...Read more

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Green Tier Legacy Communities

Business, Energy, Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Sustainability, Tourism, Transportation

Green Tier Legacy Communities Charter focuses on building sustainable and resilient communities. Those that participate benefit from the knowledge and ...Read more

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Green Tier

Energy, Forestry & Paper, Other, Sustainability, Transportation, Workforce

Green Tier recognizes businesses that go above and beyond environmental regulations and works with you to acknowledge your commitment to ...Read more