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 Tribal and Insular Area Grants: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA)
Program
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
Read more about Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grants
Program
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
Read more about Community Power Accelerator
Program
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
Read more about Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
Program
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
Read more about U.S. Department of Energy
Support Organization
U.S. Department of Energy
Energy, Sustainability
The Department of Energy is delivering a clean energy future that creates good-paying, union jobs for communities in every pocket ...Read more
Read more about Transit-Oriented Development Pilot Program
Program
Transit-Oriented Development Pilot Program
Housing, Transportation
The Transit Oriented Development (TOD) planning program provides funding for efforts associated with an eligible transit project.
Read more about Ferry Services for Rural Communities Program
Program
Ferry Services for Rural Communities Program
Transportation
The Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program makes federal resources available to states to ensure basic essential ferry service is ...Read more
Read more about Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grants
Program
Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grants
Energy, Sustainability, Transportation, Workforce
The grant funding is to be made available to a municipality or community owned utility (not including for-profit entities) to ...Read more
Read more about Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and CostSaving Transportation (PROTECT) – Discretionary
Program
Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and CostSaving Transportation (PROTECT) – Discretionary
Sustainability, Transportation
PROTECT Grants will support planning, resilience improvements, community resilience and evacuation routes, and at-risk coastal infrastructure.
Read more about Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants (Corridor Charging)
Program
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants (Corridor Charging)
Energy, Sustainability, Transportation
Program funds will be made available to deploy electric vehicle charging and hydrogen/propane/natural gas fueling infrastructure along designated alternative fuel ...Read more
Read more about Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants (Community Charging)
Program
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants (Community Charging)
Sustainability, Transportation
Program funds will be made available to install electric vehicle charging and alternative fuel in locations on public roads, schools, ...Read more
Read more about Low or No Emission Vehicle Program
Program
Low or No Emission Vehicle Program
Sustainability, Transportation, Workforce
The Low or No Emission competitive program provides funding to state and local governmental authorities for the purchase or lease ...Read more
Read more about Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program
Program
Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program
Sustainability, Transportation, Workforce
The Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program makes federal resources available to states and direct recipients to replace, ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Program
Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur
The Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest links up-and-coming entrepreneurs with a statewide network of community resources, expert judges, mentors and ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Technology Council
Support Organization
Wisconsin Technology Council
The Wisconsin Technology Council is the science and technology advisor to the Governor and the Legislature.
Read more about Citizen’s Institute on Rural Design
Support Organization
Citizen’s Institute on Rural Design
Arts & Culture, Housing
The Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design (CIRD) is a leadership initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership ...Read more
Read more about Models and Practices for Meaningful Community Engagement
Program
Models and Practices for Meaningful Community Engagement
Arts & Culture
This is a crowdsourced resource guide for creative community engagement.
Read more about U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Support Organization
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Health & Mental Health, Sustainability
The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment.
Read more about Tackling a child care void
Success Story
Tackling a child care void
Child Care, Native Peoples
Child care facilities have always been hard to come by in Sawyer County. A community survey found a severe shortage ...Read more
Read more about County Forest Sustainable Grant
Program
County Forest Sustainable Grant
Forestry & Paper, Sustainability
County Forest Sustainable Grants are used for special, short term or unanticipated projects that promote sustainable forestry.
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