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 Farm Loan Assistance Tool
Program
Farm Loan Assistance Tool
Business
Check your eligibility for FSA loans, discover the various FSA loan products, learn about documentation requirements, and follow easy-to-understand instructions ...Read more
Read more about Building a Sustainable Business: A Guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses
Program
Building a Sustainable Business: A Guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses
Business
Helps today's alternative and sustainable agriculture entrepreneurs transform farm-grown inspiration into profitable enterprises.
Read more about Farm Answers Library
Program
Farm Answers Library
Business
Farm Answers' library includes business management, production, marketing, employee, family, and taxes/legal resources.
Read more about The Score Mentorship Program
Program
The Score Mentorship Program
Business
Get the guidance and support you need to start or grow your farm, ranch or other form of agribusiness.
Read more about Your Guide to Farm Service Agency Farm Loans
Program
Your Guide to Farm Service Agency Farm Loans
Other
This guide was written for people who need assistance starting, expanding, or owning a farm or ranch.
Read more about Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) Program
Program
Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) Program
Energy
The Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) program provides communities with expertise and tools to achieve their clean energy goals.
Read more about Indian Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant
Program
Indian Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant
Health & Mental Health, Native Peoples, Transportation
This program implements traffic safety programs and projects which are designated to reduce the number of traffic crashes, deaths, injuries ...Read more
Read more about GATHER Food Sovereignty Grants
Program
GATHER Food Sovereignty Grants
Native Peoples
These grants support work that contributes to building a national movement that will fulfill a vision of Native food systems ...Read more
Read more about The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP)
Program
The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP)
The GusNIP Nutrition Incentive Program supports and evaluates projects intended to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by providing ...Read more
Read more about Invest in Progress Grant Program
Program
Invest in Progress Grant Program
Business, Other
The BOSS Impact Fund supports Black women-led businesses to build scalable, growth-aggressive companies.
Read more about Dairyland Power Project Facilitation
Program
Dairyland Power Project Facilitation
Business, Energy, Housing, Start-Up & Entrepreneur
Dairyland Cooperative's Energy Management Team can assemble a project team to help bring projects to fruition by focusing on its ...Read more
Read more about Rural Economic Development Loan Program
Program
Rural Economic Development Loan Program
Business, Child Care, Energy, Health & Mental Health
Low interest rate gap-financing may be available to support qualifying business or community development projects.
Read more about Advanced Energy Manufacturing and Recycling Grants
Program
Advanced Energy Manufacturing and Recycling Grants
Energy, Sustainability, Workforce
The Advanced Energy Manufacturing and Recycling Grant Program awards financial assistance to small- and medium-sized manufacturers in energy communities to ...Read more
Read more about Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP)
Program
Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP)
Broadband & Internet
The Broadband Infrastructure Program is directed to partnerships between a state, or one or more political subdivisions of a state, ...Read more
Read more about Clean Energy Technology Deployment on Tribal Lands
Program
Clean Energy Technology Deployment on Tribal Lands
Energy, Sustainability
The Department of Energy Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs assists Indian tribes in addressing barriers to developing their ...Read more
Read more about Tribal Scholars Program
Program
Tribal Scholars Program
Native Peoples
The USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program seeks to increase the number of American Indian and Alaska Native students studying agriculture, ...Read more
Read more about Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS)
Program
Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS)
Arts & Culture, Native Peoples, Veterans
This program is focused on community-driven projects designed to grow local economies, strengthen Native American families, and preserve Native American ...Read more
Read more about Tribal Heritage Grants
Program
Tribal Heritage Grants
Arts & Culture, Other, Parks & Outdoor Recreation
These grants assist Tribes, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations in protecting and promoting their unique cultural heritage and traditions.
Read more about Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program (EJ TCGM)
Program
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program (EJ TCGM)
Sustainability
The EJ TCGM Program is a competition to select multiple Grantmakers around the nation to reduce barriers to the federal ...Read more
Read more about Regional Food System Partnerships
Program
Regional Food System Partnerships
The RFSP program's purpose is to support partnerships that connect public and private resources to plan and develop local and ...Read more
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