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 SBIR/STTR Matching Grant
Program
SBIR/STTR Matching Grant
Business
Grants to stimulate technological innovation by supporting technology-based Wisconsin small businesses, administered through the Center for Technology Commercialization.
Read more about Entrepreneurship Partner Grant
Program
Entrepreneurship Partner Grant
Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur
Grants to encourage the formation of entrepreneurship support programs and to develop startup and emerging growth companies in Wisconsin.
Read more about Entrepreneurial Micro-Grants
Program
Entrepreneurial Micro-Grants
Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur
Grants to support business planning and strategy for Wisconsin entrepreneurs and small business owners, administered through the Center for Technology ...Read more
Read more about Capital Catalyst Program
Program
Capital Catalyst Program
Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur
Matching grants to seed funds managed by local communities and other eligible entities to provide capital to high-growth startups and ...Read more
Read more about How to Pursue Grant Funding for Your Historic Preservation Group
Program
How to Pursue Grant Funding for Your Historic Preservation Group
Arts & Culture, Other
This guide will help increase your historic preservation group's chance at receiving a grant. The guide includes tips to grant ...Read more
Read more about Rural Community Development Initiative Grants
Program
Rural Community Development Initiative Grants
Housing, Other
RCDI grants are awarded to help non-profit housing and community development organizations, low-income rural communities and federally recognized tribes support ...Read more
Read more about Rural Energy for America Program (REAP): Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans & Grants
Program
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP): Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans & Grants
Energy, Sustainability
The program provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems ...Read more
Read more about Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program
Program
Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program
Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur, Workforce
The Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program provides funding for rural projects through local utility organizations.
Read more about Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge
Program
Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge
Arts & Culture, Broadband & Internet, Housing, Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Transportation
The Rural Placemaking Innovation Challenge provides cooperative agreement funds to help provide planning support, technical assistance, and training to foster ...Read more
Read more about Farmers Market Promotion Program
Program
Farmers Market Promotion Program
Business
The Farmers Market Promotion Program funds projects that develop, coordinate and expand direct producer-to-consumer markets to help increase access to ...Read more
Read more about Local Food Promotion Program
Program
Local Food Promotion Program
Business
The Local Food Promotion Program funds projects that develop, coordinate and expand local and regional food business enterprises that engage ...Read more
Read more about Business & Industry Loan Guarantees in Wisconsin
Program
Business & Industry Loan Guarantees in Wisconsin
Business
This program provides loan guarantees to commercial lenders for loans to eligible rural businesses.
Read more about System for Award Management Registration Assistance
Program
System for Award Management Registration Assistance
Business
To do business with the Federal Government, businesses must register in the System for Award Management (SAM). The Wisconsin Procurement ...Read more
Read more about Virtual Knowledge Outreach (VKO) Video Series
Program
Virtual Knowledge Outreach (VKO) Video Series
Business
WPI has developed a series of Virtual Knowledge Outreach (VKO) videos as a best practices and next steps resource for ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Procurement Institute – Wisconsin's APEX Accelerator
Support Organization
Wisconsin Procurement Institute – Wisconsin's APEX Accelerator
Business, Workforce
Wisconsin’s APEX Accelerator, operated under the Department of Defense (DoD), Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) with a mission to ...Read more
Read more about Vibrant Spaces Grant
Program
Vibrant Spaces Grant
Assists with creating vibrant and engaging communities that make it easier to recruit and retain residents, sustain a robust labor ...Read more
Read more about Helping rural communities find their uniqueness
News
Helping rural communities find their uniqueness
Arts & Culture, Other
Kietra Olson hopes to help rural communities define what makes them special and come up with ways to display those ...Read more
Read more about Child care in rural Wisconsin: Challenges, a crossroads and hopeful opportunities
News
Child care in rural Wisconsin: Challenges, a crossroads and hopeful opportunities
Child Care
We know child care access and affordability are critical for Wisconsin’s workforce productivity and growth, particularly in rural Wisconsin.
Read more about Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans & Loan Guarantees
Program
Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans & Loan Guarantees
Broadband & Internet, Business
The loan and loan guarantee program offers financial assistance to eligible service providers that will construct, improve, or expand telecommunication ...Read more
Read more about Fast Forward-Worker Training Grants
Program
Fast Forward-Worker Training Grants
Business, Workforce
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development offers grants to Wisconsin businesses to train and retain highly skilled workers.
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