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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 Wisconsin Historical Society

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Wisconsin Historical Society

Arts & Culture, Education & Schools

The Wisconsin Historical Society connects people to the past by collecting, preserving, and sharing stories.
Read more about Emerging Business and Workforce Development Program

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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
Read more about Six Steps to a WHEDA Loan

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Six Steps to a WHEDA Loan

Housing

Provides guidance to obtaining a mortgage loan and becoming a homeowner.
Read more about Rural Affordable Workforce Housing Initiative

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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
Read more about Office of State Treasurer

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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
Read more about Higher Education Aids Board

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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
Read more about Department of Safety and Professional Services

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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
Read more about Wisconsin Hospital Association

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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
Read more about Project WisHope

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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
Read more about Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

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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
Read more about Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority

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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.
Read more about Child Care Provider Portal

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Child Care Provider Portal

Child Care

A website for child care providers to manage their business
Read more about Project Growth

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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.
Read more about COVID-19 2022 Child Care Listserv Message Archive

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COVID-19 2022 Child Care Listserv Message Archive

Child Care

Collection of all emails sent through the Child Care Listserv during the COVID-19 emergency
Read more about Anti-Human Trafficking Prevention & Awareness Toolkit

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Anti-Human Trafficking Prevention & Awareness Toolkit

Other

This is a source of public information available to local communities, professionals, and other stakeholders interested in addressing human trafficking ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

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Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

Child Care, Other

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) provides or oversees county administration of programs to assist children and families.
Read more about Travel Wisconsin

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Travel Wisconsin

Tourism

Explore the official website for the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. Travel Wisconsin has all the resources you need to plan ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Department of Tourism

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Wisconsin Department of Tourism

Tourism

Makes strategic decisions that shape the face of Wisconsin’s tourism industry.
Read more about Regional Economic Development Partners

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Regional Economic Development Partners

Business

WEDC, the state’s lead economic development agency, works closely with nine regional economic development partners around the state to facilitate ...Read more
Read more about The Future of Wisconsin’s Forest Products Economy – Summary of Focus Group Discussions

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The Future of Wisconsin’s Forest Products Economy – Summary of Focus Group Discussions

Forestry & Paper

The Council on Forestry held listening sessions in May 2021 to help inform the development of actionable initiatives as part ...Read more