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 Business Resource Navigator
Program
Business Resource Navigator
Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur
Database of Business Resource Partners to help you find and connect with organizations.
Read more about Business Resource Navigator
Program
Business Resource Navigator
Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur
Database of Business Resource Partners to help you find and connect with organizations.
Read more about T.R.A.I.L.S.
Program
T.R.A.I.L.S.
Parks & Outdoor Recreation
The T.R.A.I.L.S. program makes funds available to national, state and local organizations in the United States to promote safe and ...Read more
Read more about POLARIS
Support Organization
POLARIS
Parks & Outdoor Recreation
Since 1954, Polaris has proudly defined, re-defined and then raised the bar again for the powersports industry. It is reflected ...Read more
Read more about Senior Companion Program
Program
Senior Companion Program
Native Peoples
The Senior Companion Program (SCP) is a volunteer program whose mission is to connect elders with other elders needing help ...Read more
Read more about Foster Grandparent Program
Program
Foster Grandparent Program
Child Care, Native Peoples
The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) is a volunteer program whose mission is to connect tribal elders with youth who can ...Read more
Read more about Economic Development Administration Program
Program
Economic Development Administration Program
Native Peoples
GLITC’s EDA program assists tribes in planning and implementing economic development strategies derived from their own comprehensive development planning.
Read more about Small Business Technical Assistance Program
Program
Small Business Technical Assistance Program
Business, Native Peoples, Start-Up & Entrepreneur
The program provides technical assistance to tribal enterprises and Indian businesses located on the reservation or off the reservation that ...Read more
Read more about Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc.
Support Organization
Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc.
Native Peoples
The Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. (GLITC) is a consortium of federally recognized Indian tribes in Wisconsin and the Upper ...Read more
Read more about Recreational Boating Facilities Grant Program (RBF)
Program
Recreational Boating Facilities Grant Program (RBF)
Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, Transportation
The Recreational Boating Facility grant program may award funding for up to 50%* of the total eligible costs for a ...Read more
Read more about Recreational Trails Program
Program
Recreational Trails Program
Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, Transportation
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides funds through the transfer of federal gas excise taxes paid for fuel used on ...Read more
Read more about Knowles-Nelson Stewardship – Local Government Assistance Grant Program
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Knowles-Nelson Stewardship – Local Government Assistance Grant Program
Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, Transportation
Knowles-Nelson Stewardship funds support several DNR-administered grant programs. Available to local governments and nonprofits, Stewardship grants fund nature-based recreational development ...Read more
Read more about Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
Program
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, Transportation
The federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant program was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1965 to develop ...Read more
Read more about USDA Rural Development Community Connect Grants
Program
USDA Rural Development Community Connect Grants
Broadband & Internet
The Community Connect provides financial assistance to eligible applicants that will provide broadband service in rural, economically-challenged communities where service ...Read more
Read more about USDA Rural Development Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants
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USDA Rural Development Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants
Broadband & Internet
The Distance Learning and Telemedicine program helps rural communities use the unique capabilities of telecommunications to connect to each other ...Read more
Read more about USDA Rural Development ReConnect Loan and Grant Program
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USDA Rural Development ReConnect Loan and Grant Program
Broadband & Internet
The ReConnect Loan and Grant Program furnishes loans and grants to provide funds for the costs of construction, improvement, or ...Read more
Read more about Multifamily Housing Programs Hub Page
Program
Multifamily Housing Programs Hub Page
Housing
Multifamily Housing assists rural property owners through loans, loan guarantees, and grants that enable owners to develop and rehabilitate properties ...Read more
Read more about Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans
Program
Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans
Housing
Also known as the Section 502 Direct Loan Program, this program assists low- and very-low-income applicants obtain decent, safe and ...Read more
Read more about Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants
Program
Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants
Housing
Also known as the Section 504 Home Repair program, it provides loans to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize ...Read more
Read more about USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing Programs
Program
USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing Programs
Housing
Rural Development’s Single Family Housing Programs give families and individuals the opportunity to buy, build, or repair affordable homes located ...Read more
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