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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Federal Solar Tax Credits for Businesses

Energy, Sustainability

There are two tax credits available for businesses and other entities like nonprofits and local and tribal governments that purchase ...Read more

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Federal Tax Credit for Solar Photovoltaics

Energy, Sustainability

The Residential Clean Energy Credit equals 30% of the costs of new, qualified clean energy property for your home installed ...Read more

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Geothermal Heat Pumps Tax Credit

Energy, Sustainability

Residential Clean Energy Tax Credits are available, with specific amounts available for prescribed periods.

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Building Energy Codes Program

Energy

The Building Energy Codes Program (BECP) mission is to support building energy code development, adoption, implementation and enforcement processes to ...Read more

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Connecting Highway Aids

Transportation

Connecting Highway Aids (CHA) assist municipalities with costs associated with increased traffic and maintenance on roads that connect segments of ...Read more

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General Transportation Aids

Transportation

GTAs provide local governments with a partial reimbursement of funds to offset the cost of county and municipal road construction, ...Read more

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Electric Infrastructure Loan & Loan Guarantee Program

Broadband & Internet, Education & Schools, Energy

The electric program makes insured loans and loan guarantees to finance the construction of electric distribution, finance generation, and transmission ...Read more

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Areas of Persistent Poverty Program

Energy, Health & Mental Health, Sustainability, Transportation

The Areas of Persistent Poverty Program awards grants for planning, engineering, or development of technical or financing plans for projects ...Read more

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10,000 Communities Initiative

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur, Workforce

The 10,000 Communities Initiative aims to accelerate and advance critical community infrastructure projects by maximizing innovation and integration across regions, ...Read more

Support Organization

Milken Institute

Health & Mental Health, Other

The Milken Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on accelerating measurable progress on the path to a meaningful ...Read more

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National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP)

Health & Mental Health

The NDPRP allows APHIS to collaborate with animal health partners throughout the nation to implement high-value projects that enhance prevention, ...Read more

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Our Town Grants

Arts & Culture

Through project-based funding, the Our Town program supports activities that integrate arts, culture, and design into local efforts that strengthen ...Read more

Support Organization

National Endowment for the Arts

Arts & Culture

The National Endowment for the Arts is an independent federal agency that is the largest funder of the arts and ...Read more

Support Organization

Federal Communications Commission

Broadband & Internet

The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and international communications. An independent U.S. government agency overseen by Congress, the Commission is ...Read more

Support Organization

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Housing

HUD provides housing support and uplifts communities.

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Weatherization Assistance Program

Energy, Health & Mental Health, Housing, Sustainability, Workforce

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) reduces energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy ...Read more

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Tribal and Insular Area Grants: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA)

Energy, Sustainability

This grant funds projects that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions. Eligible entities include tribal governments (intertribal consortia) and Alaska ...Read more

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Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grants

Business, Workforce

The Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grant Program offers grant assistance to create and augment high-wage jobs, accelerate the formation ...Read more

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Community Power Accelerator

Business, Energy, Sustainability, Workforce

The Community Power Accelerator connects developers, investors, philanthropists, and community-based organizations to create an ecosystem of partners that work together ...Read more

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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program

Business, Energy, Housing, Sustainability, Transportation, Workforce

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program is designed to assist states, local governments, and Tribes in implementing ...Read more