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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Support Organization

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available ...Read more

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Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program

Broadband & Internet, Native Peoples

The Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program is a $980 million program directed to tribal governments to be used for broadband deployment ...Read more

Support Organization

U.S. Department of Commerce

Business, Workforce

The Department fosters the innovation and invention that underpin the U.S. comparative advantage.

Program

Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES)

Transportation

Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) is an initiative to address disparities in rural transportation infrastructure by ...Read more

Program

The Rural Surface Transportation Grant

Transportation

The Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program will support projects to improve and expand the surface transportation infrastructure in rural areas ...Read more

Support Organization

U.S Department of Transportation

Transportation

To deliver the world’s leading transportation system, serving the American people and economy through the safe, efficient, sustainable, and equitable ...Read more

Program

Charging Forward

Energy, Transportation

A Toolkit for Planning and Funding Rural Electric Mobility Infrastructure

Support Organization

Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur, Workforce

Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship is a National Apprenticeship registered with the U.S. Department of Labor-Employment and Training Administration. This innovative program ...Read more

Support Organization

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.

Program

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.

Support Organization

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

Support Organization

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