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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Brownfields Grant Program
The goal of the Brownfields Grant Program provides funds to support community redevelopment in commercial and industrial sites that have ...Read more
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Freight Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Program
Transportation
The Freight Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Program (FRIIP) is a competitive loan program intended to fund construction of industry railroad connections ...Read more
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Fabrication Laboratories (Fab Labs) Grant Program
Education & Schools, Workforce
The program is designed to support hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) education by assisting public school districts ...Read more
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Main Street Program
Business
WEDC's Main Street Program provides technical assistance to communities in the planning, management and implementation of strategic development projects in ...Read more
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Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) Grant
Tourism
The program recognizes the growth potential of the sports marketing niche as an economic driver. Program offers a unique sports ...Read more
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Meetings Mean Business! (MMB) Grants
Tourism
We offer a grant program designed to assist Wisconsin destinations in the meetings and conventions tourism market with financial assistance ...Read more
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State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) Program
Transportation
The State Infrastructure Bank offers a range of options to help finance eligible surface transportation projects to preserve, promote and ...Read more
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Dairy Processor Grant
Business, Food Systems
The emphasis of this grant program is to foster innovation, improve profitability, and sustain the long-term viability of Wisconsin’s dairy ...Read more
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Herd-Based Diagnostics Program
Business
The Herd-Based Diagnostics Program helps dairy herds of all sizes and management types. Available at no cost to participants, licensed ...Read more
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Veteran Farmer Assistance and Outreach Program
Business
The Wisconsin Veteran Farmer Assistance and Outreach Program supports veterans currently in agriculture by providing strategic advice and guidance while ...Read more
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Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)
Sustainability
CREP is a resource to help agricultural landowners meet their conservation goals, particularly those who till or graze land along ...Read more
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Organic Certification Cost Share Program
Business
Staff administer reimbursement processing and reporting for this federal rebate program providing funds to certified organic applicants. The reimbursement amount ...Read more
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Farm to School and Institution
Education & Schools
This program supports local producers in providing bountiful, nutritious meals and snacks for all. Farm to School and Institution programs ...Read more
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International Market support for: Dairy, Processed Foods, Food Ingredients, Pet Foods, Livestock, Genetics, Feed, Grains
Business
The International Agribusiness Center (IABC) has been helping Wisconsin agribusinesses in the food, forestry and agricultural product sectors enter and ...Read more
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Wisconsin Farm Center
Food Systems
The WI Farm Center offers its state’s farmers free and confidential financial consulting and transition planning services as well as ...Read more
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Farmer Wellness Program
Business
When stress is running high and Wisconsin’s farmers and family need somewhere to turn for support, the Farmer Wellness Program ...Read more
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Consumer Protection
Business, Other
We provide outreach and education, assistance for consumers and general information on ways to protect your identity.
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Farm Mediation and Arbitration Program
Business, Food Systems
The Wisconsin Farm Mediation and Arbitration Program is a confidential alternative conflict resolution resource available at no cost to Wisconsin ...Read more
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Agricultural Producer Security
This program provides a level of assurance that producers of milk, vegetables, and grain will be paid for the products ...Read more
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Specialty Crop Block Grant
Business, Food Systems
The Specialty Crop Block Grant program is a grant designed to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops which are fruits ...Read more
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