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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Farm Mediation and Arbitration Program
Business, Food Systems
The Wisconsin Farm Mediation and Arbitration Program is a confidential alternative conflict resolution resource available at no cost to Wisconsin ...Read more
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Wisconsin Farm Center
The WI Farm Center offers its state’s farmers free and confidential financial consulting and transition planning services as well as ...Read more
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Something Special from Wisconsin™
Business
Something Special from Wisconsin (SSfW) is a trademarked marketing program for products with 50% of the value of the product ...Read more
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International Market support for: Dairy, Processed Foods, Food Ingredients, Pet Foods, Livestock, Genetics, Feed, Grains
Business
The International Agribusiness Center (IABC) has been helping Wisconsin agribusinesses in the food, forestry and agricultural product sectors enter and ...Read more
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Farm to School and Institution
Education & Schools
This program supports local producers in providing bountiful, nutritious meals and snacks for all. Farm to School and Institution programs ...Read more
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Organic Certification Cost Share Program
Business
Staff administer reimbursement processing and reporting for this federal rebate program providing funds to certified organic applicants. The reimbursement amount ...Read more
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Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)
CREP is a resource to help agricultural landowners meet their conservation goals, particularly those who till or graze land along ...Read more
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Division of Food and Recreational Licensing
Arts & Culture, Business, Parks & Outdoor Recreation
Licensing Specialists help potential operators of food, lodging, or recreational businesses understand which license is required for their business, and ...Read more
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FEAST! Local Food Network
Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur, Sustainability
The FEAST! Local Foods Network is a partnership of many organizations, businesses, and individuals committed to growing a sustainable, local ...Read more
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Wisconsin Women in Conservation (WiWiC)
Sustainability
WiWiC brings together Wisconsin women landowners to connect and learn about conservation practices, resources, and funding opportunities.
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Soil Sisters
Business, Health & Mental Health, Start-Up & Entrepreneur, Sustainability, Tourism
Soil Sisters supports and champions women on their journey into sustainable agriculture and rural living – from starting diversified farm ...Read more
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National Trust for Historic Preservation Funds
Arts & Culture
Grants from National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF) are intended to encourage preservation at the local level by providing seed money ...Read more
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Regional Tourism Specialists (RTS) Team
Tourism
The RTS team offers information, destination assessments and assistance to Tourism partners across the state. This includes information on our ...Read more
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Community Development Block Grant – Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) Program
Housing
Public Facilities funds help support infrastructure and facility projects for communities. Eligible projects include improvements, repairs, or expansions of streets, ...Read more
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Community Development Block Grant – Small Cities Housing Program
Housing
Housing proposals will be funded in order to upgrade the quality and expand the supply of decent, safe, and sanitary ...Read more
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Homeless Case Management Services Grants Program
Housing
The Homeless Case Management Services Grant Program will provide grantees with intensive case management services to homeless families. Funding should ...Read more
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Community Development Block Grant – Planning (CDBG-PLNG) Program
Planning grant funds support community efforts to address improving community opportunities and vitality. Eligible projects include the development of comprehensive ...Read more
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Community Development Block Grant – Economic Development (CDBG-ED) Program
The CDBG-ED Program works with eligible businesses to complete the application resulting in typical awards from $7,000-$10,000 per job created ...Read more
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Wisconsin’s Weatherization Assistance Program
Housing
The Division of Energy Housing and Community Resources contracts with various agencies throughout the state to provide weatherization services to ...Read more
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