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 Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design Program
Program
Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design Program
Arts & Culture
Every two years, the National Endowment for the Arts seeks rural communities of 50,000 people or less to apply for ...Read more
Read more about Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (National Workforce Strategy Development)
Program
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (National Workforce Strategy Development)
Education & Schools, Health & Mental Health, Workforce
The National WIC Workforce Strategy aims to strengthen the diversity and cultural competency of the WIC workforce, with the goals ...Read more
Read more about Intermediary Relending Program
Program
Intermediary Relending Program
Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur, Workforce
This program provides 1 percent low-interest loans to local lenders or “intermediaries” that re-lend to businesses to improve economic conditions ...Read more
Read more about Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas
Program
Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas
Business, Energy, Sustainability
The Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) program seeks to improve the resilience, reliability, and affordability of energy ...Read more
Read more about Value-Added Producer Grants
Program
Value-Added Producer Grants
The Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program helps agricultural producers enter value-added activities to generate new products, create and expand marketing ...Read more
Read more about CHIPS Program Commercial Fabrication Facilities Funding Opportunity
Program
CHIPS Program Commercial Fabrication Facilities Funding Opportunity
Business, Workforce
The CHIPS Program Office’s first funding opportunity seeks applications for projects involving the construction, expansion, or modernization of commercial facilities ...Read more
Read more about Native American Library Services: Enhancement Grants
Program
Native American Library Services: Enhancement Grants
Education & Schools, Health & Mental Health, Native Peoples, Workforce
This program is designed to assist Native American tribes in improving core library services for their communities.
Read more about AmeriCorps State and National Native Nation Grants
Program
AmeriCorps State and National Native Nation Grants
Other
AmeriCorps grants are awarded to eligible organizations proposing to engage AmeriCorps members in interventions/practices to strengthen communities.
Read more about AmeriCorps State and National Native Nations Planning Grants
Program
AmeriCorps State and National Native Nations Planning Grants
Other
AmeriCorps planning grants provide support to a grant recipient to develop an AmeriCorps program that will engage AmeriCorps members in ...Read more
Read more about Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation Revolving Loan Fund Program
Program
Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation Revolving Loan Fund Program
Other
This program provides capitalization grants to establish revolving loan funds that provide hazard mitigation assistance for local governments to reduce ...Read more
Read more about Advanced Nursing Education Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship (ANE-NPRF) Program
Program
Advanced Nursing Education Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship (ANE-NPRF) Program
Education & Schools, Health & Mental Health, Workforce
The purpose of this program is to prepare new Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to effectively provide primary care by ...Read more
Read more about Comprehensive Systems Integration for Adolescent and Young Adult Health
Program
Comprehensive Systems Integration for Adolescent and Young Adult Health
Education & Schools, Health & Mental Health
The CSI-AYAH program is meant to increase the capacity of states, territories and tribal organizations to integrate systems of care, ...Read more
Read more about Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP)
Program
Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP)
Other
The TVTP grant program helps develop sustainable, multidisciplinary targeted violence and terrorism prevention capabilities in local communities.
Read more about Indian Highway Safety Law Enforcement Grants
Program
Indian Highway Safety Law Enforcement Grants
Health & Mental Health, Native Peoples, Transportation
This program offers grants to assist Indian Tribes in implementing traffic safety programs and projects.
Read more about NEA Grants for Arts Projects
Program
NEA Grants for Arts Projects
Arts & Culture, Health & Mental Health
Through project-based funding, this program supports opportunities for public engagement with the arts and arts education.
Read more about Pioneering Ideas: Exploring the Future to Build a Culture of Health
Program
Pioneering Ideas: Exploring the Future to Build a Culture of Health
Arts & Culture, Health & Mental Health, Workforce
This funding opportunity seeks proposals primed to impact health equity moving forward, particularly those that address any of these four ...Read more
Read more about Multifamily Tenant Voucher
Program
Multifamily Tenant Voucher
Housing
This program provides vouchers to protect eligible tenants in Multifamily Direct Loan properties who may face hardship when the loan ...Read more
Read more about Multifamily Housing Rental Assistance Program
Program
Multifamily Housing Rental Assistance Program
Housing
This program provides payments to owners of USDA-financed Rural Rental Housing or Farm Labor Housing projects on behalf of low-income ...Read more
Read more about Multifamily Housing Loan Guarantees
Program
Multifamily Housing Loan Guarantees
Housing
Provides financing to qualified borrowers to increase the supply of affordable rental housing for low- and moderate-income individuals and families ...Read more
Read more about Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program
Program
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program
Start-Up & Entrepreneur, Workforce
This program provides loans and grants to Microenterprise Development Organizations (MDOs) to 1) help microenterprise startup and growth through a ...Read more
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