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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Wisconsin Downtown Action Council
Arts & Culture
Wisconsin Downtown Action Council is a statewide organization established to facilitate the revitalization of Wisconsin downtowns as vibrant social and ...Read more
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Freight Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Program
Transportation
The Freight Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Program (FRIIP) is a competitive loan program intended to fund construction of industry railroad connections ...Read more
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State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) Program
Transportation
The State Infrastructure Bank offers a range of options to help finance eligible surface transportation projects to preserve, promote and ...Read more
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Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) Program
Transportation
The Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) program provides matching state grants to governing bodies for road, rail, harbor and airport projects ...Read more
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Meetings Mean Business! (MMB) Grants
Tourism
We offer a grant program designed to assist Wisconsin destinations in the meetings and conventions tourism market with financial assistance ...Read more
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Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) Grant
Tourism
The program recognizes the growth potential of the sports marketing niche as an economic driver. Program offers a unique sports ...Read more
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Tourist Information Center (TIC) Grant
Tourism
This grant program is open to non-profit tourism organizations, municipalities or Native American tribes who operate a regional tourist information ...Read more
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Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grant
Tourism
The Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grant Program offers funding to make a promotion or event come to fruition. The grant ...Read more
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Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grant
Business, Food Systems
Grant program to strengthen Wisconsin’s agricultural and food industries by mitigating barriers in local food channels, increasing efficiencies in processing, ...Read more
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Dairy Processor Grant
Business, Food Systems
The emphasis of this grant program is to foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain the long-term viability of Wisconsin’s dairy ...Read more
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Agricultural Enterprise Areas
Business
AEA is an area of productive agriculture that has received designation from the state at the request of landowners and ...Read more
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Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Program
Other
Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant program is a competitive grant program that provides funding to producer-led groups that focus on nonpoint ...Read more
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Agricultural Chemical Cleanup Program
Sustainability
DATCP staff can work with the consultant or "responsible person" to monitor the cleanup. The program reviews applications for eligible ...Read more
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Clean Sweep
Other, Sustainability
The Clean Sweep Program provides grants to organizations to create and operate local programs for the collection and disposal of ...Read more
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Specialty Crop Block Grant
Business, Food Systems
The Specialty Crop Block Grant program is a grant designed to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops which are fruits ...Read more
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Agricultural Producer Security
This program provides a level of assurance that producers of milk, vegetables, and grain will be paid for the products ...Read more
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Consumer Protection
Business, Other
We provide outreach and education, assistance for consumers and general information on ways to protect your identity.
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Farmer Wellness Program
Business
When stress is running high and Wisconsin’s farmers and family need somewhere to turn for support, the Farmer Wellness Program ...Read more
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Herd-Based Diagnostics Program
Business
The Herd-Based Diagnostics Program helps dairy herds of all sizes and management types. Available at no cost to participants, licensed ...Read more
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Veteran Farmer Assistance and Outreach Program
Business
The Wisconsin Veteran Farmer Assistance and Outreach Program supports veterans currently in agriculture by providing strategic advice and guidance while ...Read more
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