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 New UW Extension Program to support innovation in the rural economy
News
New UW Extension Program to support innovation in the rural economy
Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur
The Rural Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Initiative aims to equip rural entrepreneurs with business development assistance and access to financing, as well ...Read more
Read more about Protected: Wisconsin Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program
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Protected: Wisconsin Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program
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Read more about Collaboration helps plug housing shortage in western Wisconsin
Success Story
Collaboration helps plug housing shortage in western Wisconsin
Energy, Housing, Sustainability, Workforce
Meeting the goal to build a 50-unit apartment building in downtown River Falls with affordable rents and load it with ...Read more
Read more about Spring Green, Mazomanie vet clinics switch to cooperative ownership
Success Story
Spring Green, Mazomanie vet clinics switch to cooperative ownership
Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur
Forming a cooperative ensures local residents will have a veterinarian nearby to care for their dogs, cats, and other animals.
Read more about Welcoming communities resources
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Welcoming communities resources
Arts & Culture, Other
Discover resources that demonstrate practical ideas for communities to create an environment that makes new residents feel welcome and included ...Read more
Read more about Trafffic Analysis & Design, Inc (TADI)
Program
Trafffic Analysis & Design, Inc (TADI)
Transportation
TADI specializes in solving the traffic and safety engineering needs of DOT, municipal and private clients throughout Wisconsin.
Read more about Trafffic Analysis & Design, Inc (TADI)
Support Organization
Trafffic Analysis & Design, Inc (TADI)
Transportation
TADI specializes in solving the traffic and safety engineering needs of DOT, municipal and private clients throughout Wisconsin.
Read more about Growing Lancaster aims to attract Latino families
Success Story
Growing Lancaster aims to attract Latino families
Other, Workforce
To bring Latino families to Lancaster, the community knew it would need to make this cultural group feel welcome and ...Read more
Read more about Tourism Resources
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Tourism Resources
Tourism
Tourism introduces people to our state from across state lines and across the world. Communities that showcase and invest in ...Read more
Read more about Health Care Resources
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Health Care Resources
Health & Mental Health
During public forums in 2020, hundreds of rural residents told the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity that they ...Read more
Read more about Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Program
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Energy, Sustainability
Focus on Energy is Wisconsin’s statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource program funded by the state’s investor-owned energy utilities and ...Read more
Read more about Education Resources
News
Education Resources
Education & Schools
When rural schools thrive, so do the towns and regions around them. Read more about the organizations supporting rural education ...Read more
Read more about Bringing legal services to rural Wisconsin
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Bringing legal services to rural Wisconsin
Other, Start-Up & Entrepreneur
Jeff is a clinical professor at the UW-Madison Law School and supervising attorney with the law school’s Law and Entrepreneurship ...Read more
Read more about Agricultural Resources
News
Agricultural Resources
Read more about the organizations supporting rural agriculture as well as grants and other programs providing financial assistance those that ...Read more
Read more about Growing her own rural roots in the Kickapoo Valley
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Growing her own rural roots in the Kickapoo Valley
Health & Mental Health, Start-Up & Entrepreneur
For a mental health professional, the issues that emerge in counseling sessions in farm country are not miles apart from ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Cooperative Development Grant
Program
Wisconsin Cooperative Development Grant
Arts & Culture, Child Care, Energy, Forestry & Paper, Native Peoples, Transportation, Workforce
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is offering grants to support the development of new and existing cooperatives in Wisconsin, ...Read more
Read more about Rural creative placemaking stories
News
Rural creative placemaking stories
Arts & Culture
From the shores of Lake Superior to the Driftless area in southwest Wisconsin, rural communities are creating opportunities that promote ...Read more
Read more about Placemaking resources
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Placemaking resources
Arts & Culture
Placemaking is a strategy that utilizes a local community’s assets, inspiration, and potential with the intention of creating public spaces ...Read more
Read more about The Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP)
Program
The Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP)
Transportation
Established in 1991, the Local Roads Improvement Program (LRIP) assists local governments in improving seriously deteriorating county highways, town roads, ...Read more
Read more about Rural transportation resources
News
Rural transportation resources
Transportation
These resources are available to rural Wisconsin communities as they explore their best opportunities to meet the transportation needs of ...Read more
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