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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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

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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

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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.

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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

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Wisconsin Department of Tourism

Tourism

Makes strategic decisions that shape the face of Wisconsin’s tourism industry.

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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

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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

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Wisconsin Help for Homeowners

Energy, Housing

A new statewide program that can help with overdue bills like mortgage payments, property taxes, utilities, and more.

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2022 National Signature Project Award

Education & Schools

The National Rural Education Association and the Rural Schools Collaborative are accepting applications for the National Signature Project Award, a ...Read more

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Rural Schools Collaborative

Education & Schools

RSC believes that a sustainable rural future depends on strong rural public schools. We recognize that strong schools rely on ...Read more

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Create Wisconsin

Arts & Culture

Create Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s community cultural development organization, bringing people together through creative experiences and activating and strengthening Wisconsin’s creative ...Read more

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Sift Consulting LLC

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

Sift Consulting LLC is an all-female firm offering a full suite of services to nonprofits and small businesses to help ...Read more

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Food Finance Institute

Business

The Food Finance Institute (FFI) leverages and supports a collaborative network of professionals focused on building and funding profitable businesses ...Read more

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University of Wisconsin Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic

Business, Education & Schools, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

The UW Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic provides free legal services for startup businesses throughout the state of Wisconsin. The L&E ...Read more

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Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance

Education & Schools

Strong Rural Schools, Stong Rural Communities.

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Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Tourism

WisDOT supports all forms of transportation.

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Community Placemaking & Community Design Charrette

The Design Wisconsin Team process uses a “tried-and-true” method known in planning and design circles as a “charrette”. Simply defined, ...Read more

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Community Design Team of Wisconsin

Arts & Culture, Other

The Community Design Team is an opportunity to bring a volunteer team of planning and design professionals into your community ...Read more

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Wisconsin Farmers Union

Wisconsin Farmers Union, a member-driven organization, is committed to enhancing the quality of life for family farmers, rural communities, and ...Read more

News

Finding resources for rural Wisconsin

Other

MADISON, WI. DEC. 30, 2021 – Wisconsin’s rural communities and residents have access to a new and growing directory of ...Read more