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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Tribal Housing Assistance Resource Hub
Housing, Native Peoples
A tool for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian homeowners, families, and individuals.
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Community Education: Learning for a Lifetime
Education & Schools
Provides opportunities for local citizens and the community, school, agencies and institutions to become active partners in addressing education and ...Read more
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Connect 2050
Transportation
Connect 2050 is a vision plan, setting an overall direction for our transportation system and establishing goals and objectives based ...Read more
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Worker Connection Program
Workforce
Connect individuals looking to expand their employment opportunities in the post-pandemic economy with career coaches who will help them overcome ...Read more
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RuralLead
RuraLead is a learning initiative. We want to understand impactful leadership qualities and leadership development practices.
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Emerging Business and Workforce Development Program
Business, Workforce
The Emerging Business Program was created to encourage the involvement, utilization, and development of economically disadvantaged businesses in the State ...Read more
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Six Steps to a WHEDA Loan
Housing
Provides guidance to obtaining a mortgage loan and becoming a homeowner.
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Rural Affordable Workforce Housing Initiative
Housing, Workforce
Establishes an adaptive framework to identify needs, evaluate choices and implement solutions in an effort to address the shortage of ...Read more
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Child Care Provider Portal
Child Care
A website for child care providers to manage their business
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Project Growth
Business, Child Care
Project Growth helps Wisconsin businesses, communities, and Early Care and Education partners add services, find solutions, and innovate.
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COVID-19 2022 Child Care Listserv Message Archive
Child Care
Collection of all emails sent through the Child Care Listserv during the COVID-19 emergency
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Wisconsin Help for Homeowners
Energy, Housing
A new statewide program that can help with overdue bills like mortgage payments, property taxes, utilities, and more.
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2022 National Signature Project Award
Education & Schools
The National Rural Education Association and the Rural Schools Collaborative are accepting applications for the National Signature Project Award, a ...Read more
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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
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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
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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
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