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 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

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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

Support Organization

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Education & Schools

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

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RuralLead

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

Support Organization

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.

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Emerging Business and Workforce Development Program

Business, Workforce

The Emerging Business Program was created to encourage the involvement, utilization, and development of economically disadvantaged businesses in the State ...Read more

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Six Steps to a WHEDA Loan

Housing

Provides guidance to obtaining a mortgage loan and becoming a homeowner.

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Rural Affordable Workforce Housing Initiative

Housing, Workforce

Establishes an adaptive framework to identify needs, evaluate choices and implement solutions in an effort to address the shortage of ...Read more

Support Organization

Office of State Treasurer

Other

​​​​​​​The Office of the State Treasurer is the state's chief financial officer. As a constitutional officer, the State Treasurer serves ...Read more

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Higher Education Aids Board

Education & Schools

The state agency responsible for the management and oversight of the state's student financial aid system for Wisconsin residents attending ...Read more

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Department of Safety and Professional Services

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

The Department of Safety and Professional Services is responsible for ensuring the safe and competent practice of licensed professionals in ...Read more

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Wisconsin Hospital Association

Health & Mental Health

WHA is committed to serving its members and keeping them informed of important local and national legislative issues, interpreting clinical ...Read more

Support Organization

Project WisHope

Health & Mental Health, Housing, Other

Project WisHope is a Wisconsin-based, nonprofit Recovery Community Organization offering peer recovery support services and recovery housing for individuals struggling ...Read more

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Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

Workforce

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development is a state agency charged with building and strengthening Wisconsin's workforce in the 21st ...Read more

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Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority

Business, Housing

WHEDA works closely with lenders, developers, local government, nonprofits, community groups and others to implement its low-cost financing programs.

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Child Care Provider Portal

Child Care

A website for child care providers to manage their business

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Project Growth

Business, Child Care

Project Growth helps Wisconsin businesses, communities, and Early Care and Education partners add services, find solutions, and innovate.