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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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

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AmeriCorps Seniors Native Nations and Indigenous Elders Senior Demonstration Program

Education & Schools, Health & Mental Health, Native Peoples, Sustainability

The Native Nations and Indigenous Elders SDP encourages investment in projects focused on underserved Indigenous and Native communities, advancing opportunities ...Read more

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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

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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.

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

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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

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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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Equity in Conservation Outreach Cooperative Agreements

Sustainability

This opportunity is meant to expand conservation assistance to historically underserved producers and underserved communities and to provide opportunities for ...Read more

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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.

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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.

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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

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AmeriCorps

Education & Schools, Health & Mental Health, Other

AmeriCorps brings Americans together to serve communities.

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Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW)

Education & Schools, Health & Mental Health, Workforce

The purpose of the Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) Program is to increase the number of primary care nurse practitioners, ...Read more