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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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

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

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

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Wisconsin Investment Pilot

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

The WIP Program is intended to provide capital to those companies that have the potential to add to Wisconsin's economic ...Read more

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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.

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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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SBIR/STTR Matching Grant

Business

Grants to stimulate technological innovation by supporting technology-based Wisconsin small businesses, administered through the Center for Technology Commercialization.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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Business & Industry Loan Guarantees in Wisconsin

Business

This program provides loan guarantees to commercial lenders for loans to eligible rural businesses.

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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

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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