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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Wisconsin Department of Administration’s​ Division of Enterprise Technology

Broadband & Internet

The DOA's Division of Enterprise Technology develops and maintains efficient and effective information technology services to best serve those living ...Read more

Program

Technology for Educational Achievement

Broadband & Internet, Education & Schools

​​​​​​​Technology for Educational Achievement (TEACH) is a program that subsidizes much of the cost of the category 1 circuit to ...Read more

Program

E-Cycle Wisconsin Collection Grant Program

Sustainability

To provide more electronics recycling opportunities in underserved areas of the state, grants under this program must be used for ...Read more

Support Organization

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans

The Department of Veteran Affairs provides grants and a variety of services to eligible Wisconsin veterans and their families.

Support Organization

Wisconsin State Public Defenders

Other

Provides "justice for all," and is an independent, executive-branch state agency that ensures Wisconsin meets its constitutional requirement of providing ...Read more

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Resilient Wisconsin

Health & Mental Health

Taking care of yourself, your friends, and your family can help you cope with the day-to-day challenges of life.

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Wisconsin Local Health Departments: Tribal Health Centers

Health & Mental Health, Native Peoples

Provides contacts for Tribal Health Centers

Program

Tribal Housing Assistance Resource Hub

Housing, Native Peoples

A tool for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian homeowners, families, and individuals.

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Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Health & Mental Health

The Department of Health Services is committed to protecting and promoting the health and safety of the people of Wisconsin, ...Read more

Support Organization

National American Indian Housing Council

Housing, Native Peoples

Aims to relieve the desperate housing needs of our American Indians, Alaska Natives, and native Hawaiians, in particular, where substandard ...Read more

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Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources

GWaar ensures the programs and services serving Wisconsin’s seniors are available, accessible, and meet the highest quality standards.

Support Organization

Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds

Other, Workforce

Retirement, insurance, disability, and other Wisconsin Retirement System benefits for current and former public employees, retirees, and their beneficiaries

Support Organization

Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission

Business, Workforce

The Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission provides an array of services that promote and facilitate peaceful resolution of disputes in the ...Read more

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Community Education: Learning for a Lifetime

Education & Schools

Provides opportunities for local citizens and the community, school, agencies and institutions to become active partners in addressing education and ...Read more

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Connect 2050

Transportation

Connect 2050 is a vision plan, setting an overall direction for our transportation system and establishing goals and objectives based ...Read more

Program

Worker Connection Program

Workforce

Connect individuals looking to expand their employment opportunities in the post-pandemic economy with career coaches who will help them overcome ...Read more

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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Education & Schools

The Department of Public Instruction is the state agency that advances public education and libraries in Wisconsin.

Program

RuralLead

RuraLead is a learning initiative. We want to understand impactful leadership qualities and leadership development practices.

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Rural Development Initiatives

Other

RDI’s programs center around the mission to create thriving rural communities.

Support Organization

Wisconsin Historical Society

Arts & Culture, Education & Schools

The Wisconsin Historical Society connects people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories.