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 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 National Park Service
Support Organization
National Park Service
Parks & Outdoor Recreation
The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the ...Read more
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
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 Institute of Museum and Library Services
Support Organization
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Arts & Culture, Education & Schools, Tourism
IMLS aims to advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development.
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 AmeriCorps
Support Organization
AmeriCorps
Education & Schools, Health & Mental Health, Other
AmeriCorps brings Americans together to serve communities.
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