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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Read more about Anti-Human Trafficking Prevention & Awareness Toolkit
Program
Anti-Human Trafficking Prevention & Awareness Toolkit
Other
This is a source of public information available to local communities, professionals, and other stakeholders interested in addressing human trafficking ...Read more
Read more about Travel Wisconsin
Program
Travel Wisconsin
Tourism
Explore the official website for the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. Travel Wisconsin has all the resources you need to plan ...Read more
Read more about Regional Economic Development Partners
Program
Regional Economic Development Partners
Business
WEDC, the state’s lead economic development agency, works closely with nine regional economic development partners around the state to facilitate ...Read more
Read more about The Future of Wisconsin’s Forest Products Economy – Summary of Focus Group Discussions
Program
The Future of Wisconsin’s Forest Products Economy – Summary of Focus Group Discussions
Forestry & Paper
The Council on Forestry held listening sessions in May 2021 to help inform the development of actionable initiatives as part ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Help for Homeowners
Program
Wisconsin Help for Homeowners
Energy, Housing
A new statewide program that can help with overdue bills like mortgage payments, property taxes, utilities, and more.
Read more about Community Placemaking & Community Design Charrette
Program
Community Placemaking & Community Design Charrette
The Design Wisconsin Team process uses a “tried-and-true” method known in planning and design circles as a “charrette”. Simply defined, ...Read more
Read more about Well Abandonment Grant
Program
Well Abandonment Grant
Housing
The grant program provides funding to protect natural resources, the environment, and outdoor recreational opportunities. Grants are monetary awards that ...Read more
Read more about Well Compensation Grant Program
Program
Well Compensation Grant Program
Housing
The grant program provides funding to protect natural resources, the environment, and outdoor recreational opportunities. Grants are monetary awards that ...Read more
Read more about Clean Water Fund Program
Program
Clean Water Fund Program
Sustainability
The purpose of the Clean Water Fund Program is to administer affordable financial assistance to communities within Wisconsin for wastewater ...Read more
Read more about Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
Program
Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
Health & Mental Health, Sustainability
The purpose of the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program is to administer affordable financial assistance to communities within Wisconsin for ...Read more
Read more about Lead Service Line Replacement
Program
Lead Service Line Replacement
Education & Schools, Health & Mental Health, Housing, Sustainability
The purpose of the Private Lead Service Line Replacement Program is to provide principal forgiveness (i.e., grant) funding to communities ...Read more
Read more about The Woodland Indian Arts Initiative
Program
The Woodland Indian Arts Initiative
Arts & Culture
The Woodland Indian Arts Initiative (WIAI) is designed to promote and develop a foundation of cultural and economic support for ...Read more
Read more about Creative Communities Grants Program
Program
Creative Communities Grants Program
Arts & Culture
The Creative Communities (CC) grants program encourages arts education and community arts development in Wisconsin. It provides support for projects ...Read more
Read more about Creation and Presentation Grant Program
Program
Creation and Presentation Grant Program
Arts & Culture
Creation and Presentation Program (CPP) grants provide artistic program and operational support to established nonprofit arts organizations whose primary mission ...Read more
Read more about Steward
Program
Steward
Sustainability
Straight-forward Loans for Regenerative Farms & Food Producers
Read more about Entrepreneurial Training Program; Entrepreneurial Training Program Grants
Program
Entrepreneurial Training Program; Entrepreneurial Training Program Grants
Business, Education & Schools, Start-Up & Entrepreneur
The Entrepreneurial Training Program provides expert guidance on business plan development to Wisconsin entrepreneurs and small businesses through an 8 ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Manufacturing and Agriculture Credit
Program
Wisconsin Manufacturing and Agriculture Credit
Business
Wisconsin is well known for our manufacturing. We provide incentives to manufacturers to maximize their production here including the Manufacturing ...Read more
Read more about Historic Preservation Tax Credit (HTC) Program
Program
Historic Preservation Tax Credit (HTC) Program
Arts & Culture, Business
The Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program provides transferable tax credits to eligible entities rehabilitating certified historic buildings to incent reinvestment ...Read more
Read more about Regional Economic Development Directors
Program
Regional Economic Development Directors
Business
Regional Economic Development Directors provide personalized support for the specific business development needs of your community, coordinating inputs from various ...Read more
Read more about Qualified New Business Venture (QNBV) Program
Program
Qualified New Business Venture (QNBV) Program
Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur, Workforce
Eligible investors receive a Wisconsin income tax credit equal to 25 percent of the value of the investment made in ...Read more
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