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 Wisconsin Farmland Preservation Tax Credits
Program
Wisconsin Farmland Preservation Tax Credits
Business
Eligible landowners may claim farmland preservation tax credits. The amount of the tax credit depends upon how a landowner participates ...Read more
Read more about WEDC Collaborative Market Access Grant (CMAG) Program
Program
WEDC Collaborative Market Access Grant (CMAG) Program
Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur
This program is designed to help industry associations, alliances, agencies, nonprofits, regional economic development organizations or other state/local departments located ...Read more
Read more about WEDC International Market Access Grant (IMAG) Program
Program
WEDC International Market Access Grant (IMAG) Program
Start-Up & Entrepreneur
Wisconsin companies can be reimbursed for specific expenses associated with an export project that will help to grow their presence ...Read more
Read more about WI Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Grants
Program
WI Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Grants
Business, Education & Schools, Start-Up & Entrepreneur
SARE offers competitive grants to fund research and education projects that advance sustainable agricultural practices in the United States.
Read more about WI Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA)
Program
WI Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA)
Start-Up & Entrepreneur
DBIA is a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) that develops ...Read more
Read more about WI Dairy Industry Impact Grant Program
Program
WI Dairy Industry Impact Grant Program
This grant program welcomes applications in targeted topic areas that have the potential to positively impact the dairy industry as ...Read more
Read more about WI Dairy Business Builder Grant Program
Program
WI Dairy Business Builder Grant Program
This grant program is targeted at small-to-medium size farmers or processors. Projects should be aimed at diversifying on-farm activity, creating ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Soil and Water Resource Management (SWRM) Grant Program
Program
Wisconsin Soil and Water Resource Management (SWRM) Grant Program
Business
The SWRM program helps fund county soil and water conservation staff and support expenditures, landowner conservation projects, and cooperators and ...Read more
Read more about WI Nutrient Management Farmer Education Grants
Program
WI Nutrient Management Farmer Education Grants
Nutrient management farmer education (NMFE) grants are given to local organizations to teach farmers to develop their own nutrient management ...Read more
Read more about WI Farmland Preservation Planning Grants
Program
WI Farmland Preservation Planning Grants
Farmland preservation planning grants fund a county’s farmland preservation plan or update.
Read more about WI Meat Talent Development Program
Program
WI Meat Talent Development Program
Education & Schools, Workforce
This funding will be used to attract students to meat careers, provide financial support to students in Wisconsin meat processing ...Read more
Read more about WI Meat Processor Infrastructure Grants
Program
WI Meat Processor Infrastructure Grants
Workforce
Meat Processor Infrastructure Grants are available to new or existing processors to facilitate changes and expansion to grow harvest capacity ...Read more
Read more about WI Climate Change Information
Program
WI Climate Change Information
Sustainability
This website details the science, impacts, and solutions related to climate change in Wisconsin.
Read more about Wisconsin Remediation and Redevelopment Database (WRRD)
Program
Wisconsin Remediation and Redevelopment Database (WRRD)
Sustainability
WRRD is an interlinked system providing information on different contaminated land activities in Wisconsin, to assist with the investigation, cleanup ...Read more
Read more about WI Summer Tribal Youth Program
Program
WI Summer Tribal Youth Program
Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Sustainability
Matching funds are available to Wisconsin tribes for the development of a summer program that provides tribal youth (ages 13-19) ...Read more
Read more about WI Wildlife Stamp Programs
Program
WI Wildlife Stamp Programs
Parks & Outdoor Recreation
This program uses stamp funds to fund habitat management, habitat restoration, education, outreach and research projects that directly benefit wild ...Read more
Read more about WI Shooting Range Grant Program
Program
WI Shooting Range Grant Program
Parks & Outdoor Recreation
The Shooting Range Grant Program funds the construction of outdoor shooting ranges. Indoor ranges may be eligible as well, including ...Read more
Read more about Knowles-Nelson Nonprofit Conservation Organization Grant Subprograms
Program
Knowles-Nelson Nonprofit Conservation Organization Grant Subprograms
Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Sustainability
The eight Stewardship grant subprograms to help fund the acquisition of land and conservation easements. Four grant subprograms are open ...Read more
Read more about WI Landowner Incentive Program (LIP)
Program
WI Landowner Incentive Program (LIP)
Sustainability
The goal of the Landowner Incentive Program (LIP) is to help private landowners create and manage habitat for species that ...Read more
Read more about WI Hunter R3 (Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation) Grant Program
Program
WI Hunter R3 (Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation) Grant Program
Parks & Outdoor Recreation
This program was developed to focus hunter training, development and education programs on adults, females and families.
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