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 Forest Fire Protection (FFP) Grant Program
Program
Forest Fire Protection (FFP) Grant Program
Forestry & Paper, Other, Parks & Outdoor Recreation
Forest Fire Protection (FFP) 50% cost-share grants are available to Wisconsin fire departments and county/area fire associations.
Read more about Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grants
Program
Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grants
Health & Mental Health, Sustainability, Transportation
The RAISE program is a discretionary grant program for investments in surface transportation infrastructure that will have a significant local ...Read more
Read more about Rebuilding Economic Vibrancy After a Major Pandemic (REVAMP) Program
Program
Rebuilding Economic Vibrancy After a Major Pandemic (REVAMP) Program
A central part of the Office of Rural Prosperity’s mission is assisting community leaders in fostering vibrant, prosperous and resilient ...Read more
Read more about Office of Rural Prosperity
Support Organization
Office of Rural Prosperity
Arts & Culture, Broadband & Internet, Business, Housing, Other
As part of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), the Office of Rural Prosperity seeks to foster vibrant, prosperous and ...Read more
Read more about Addressing rural Wisconsin’s workforce challenges
News
Addressing rural Wisconsin’s workforce challenges
Forestry & Paper, Workforce
The Workforce Innovation Grant (WIG) Program, with grant rounds announced in January and June 2022, aims to help communities throughout ...Read more
Read more about A collective approach to solving rural Wisconsin’s challenges
News
A collective approach to solving rural Wisconsin’s challenges
Business, Native Peoples, Other
As a member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe, David has always experienced nature as a ...Read more
Read more about Marshaling resources to fight COVID-19
Success Story
Marshaling resources to fight COVID-19
Health & Mental Health, Native Peoples, Workforce
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020 and stay-at-home orders were issued, the tribe had only a volunteer emergency medical ...Read more
Read more about Building relationships, bolstering rural communities
News
Building relationships, bolstering rural communities
Other
Along the way to her job at the Office of Rural Prosperity, Beth picked up a wealth of experience working ...Read more
Read more about USDA Rural Workforce Guide
Program
USDA Rural Workforce Guide
Workforce
This guide was created for community leaders and other local entities to help them access resources to create jobs, train ...Read more
Read more about Rural LISC Loan Products
Program
Rural LISC Loan Products
Business, Child Care, Education & Schools, Health & Mental Health, Housing
Rural LISC has a variety of flexible lending products designed to help local groups bring development projects to fruition.
Read more about Affordable Connectivity Program Enrollment Visualization
Program
Affordable Connectivity Program Enrollment Visualization
Broadband & Internet
The Affordable Connectivity Program Enrollment Visualization allows users to investigate the percentage of ACP enrollment participation by ZIP code, and ...Read more
Read more about Madison Regional Economic Partnership
Support Organization
Madison Regional Economic Partnership
Business, Health & Mental Health, Other
Madison Region Economic Partnership (MadREP) is the economic development agency for the eight-county Madison Region of south-central Wisconsin.
Read more about Rural LISC
Support Organization
Rural LISC
Broadband & Internet, Business, Housing, Other, Workforce
With residents and partners, Rural LISC forges resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America – great places to live, ...Read more
Read more about Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program
Program
Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program
Forestry & Paper, Veterans
Popularly referred to as the 2501 Program, this program ensures underserved and veteran farmers, ranchers, and foresters get needed resources ...Read more
Read more about GROWing our own teachers
Success Story
GROWing our own teachers
Education & Schools, Workforce
School districts throughout Wisconsin are struggling to recruit high-quality educators–with college degrees, state certification and expertise in their given field—and ...Read more
Read more about Ally Grant
Program
Ally Grant
Business, Other
The Ally Grant pilot initiative aims to foster the development of new and/or emerging diverse-based nonprofit organizations that support diverse ...Read more
Read more about Launching initiatives to meet rural Wisconsin’s needs
News
Launching initiatives to meet rural Wisconsin’s needs
Other, Tourism
Danielle is completely enamored with Wisconsin’s small towns—a revelation that has come about as she has traveled around rural Wisconsin ...Read more
Read more about Pay as You Save: A forward-looking model for home retrofits
News
Pay as You Save: A forward-looking model for home retrofits
Energy, Housing, Sustainability
The costs involved with decarbonization upgrades in homes challenge homeowners, program managers, and policy leaders alike. An inclusive model would ...Read more
Read more about Ready for Reuse Loan and Grant Program
Program
Ready for Reuse Loan and Grant Program
Other, Sustainability
Ready for Reuse loans and grants are used for environmental cleanup of hazardous substances or petroleum at brownfields throughout Wisconsin.
Read more about Technology Development Loan Program
Program
Technology Development Loan Program
Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur
Provides direct financial assistance to startup and emerging growth companies in Wisconsin that are developing and commercializing innovative products and ...Read more
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