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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Read more about Farm to School and Institution
Program
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
Read more about International Market support for: Dairy, Processed Foods, Food Ingredients, Pet Foods, Livestock, Genetics, Feed, Grains
Program
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
Read more about Something Special from Wisconsin™
Program
Something Special from Wisconsin™
Business
Something Special from Wisconsin (SSfW) is a trademarked marketing program for products with 50% of the value of the product ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Farm Center
Program
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
Read more about National Trust for Historic Preservation Funds
Program
National Trust for Historic Preservation Funds
Arts & Culture
Grants from National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF) are intended to encourage preservation at the local level by providing seed money ...Read more
Read more about Farm Mediation and Arbitration Program
Program
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
Read more about Veteran Farmer Assistance and Outreach Program
Program
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
Read more about Herd-Based Diagnostics Program
Program
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
Read more about Specialty Crop Block Grant
Program
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
Read more about Agricultural Producer Security
Program
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
Read more about Rental Housing Development (RHD)
Program
Rental Housing Development (RHD)
Housing
The funds must serve households at or below 60% of the County Median Income (CMI). Funds may be used for ...Read more
Read more about HOME Homebuyer and Rehabilitation Program (HHR)
Program
HOME Homebuyer and Rehabilitation Program (HHR)
Housing
This program was established to provide essential home purchase assistance and necessary home rehabilitation, and other vital improvements for single ...Read more
Read more about Housing Cost Reduction Initiative Program (HCRI)
Program
Housing Cost Reduction Initiative Program (HCRI)
Housing
The Housing Cost Reduction Initiative (HCRI) set aside funds to provide housing assistance to low- and moderate-income (LMI) households seeking ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)
Program
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)
Housing
The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) provides assistance for heating costs, electric costs, and energy crisis situations
Read more about Wisconsin’s Weatherization Assistance Program
Program
Wisconsin’s Weatherization Assistance Program
Housing
The Division of Energy Housing and Community Resources contracts with various agencies throughout the state to provide weatherization services to ...Read more
Read more about Community Development Block Grant – Economic Development (CDBG-ED) Program
Program
Community Development Block Grant – Economic Development (CDBG-ED) Program
The CDBG-ED Program works with eligible businesses to complete the application resulting in typical awards from $7,000-$10,000 per job created ...Read more
Read more about Community Development Block Grant – Planning (CDBG-PLNG) Program
Program
Community Development Block Grant – Planning (CDBG-PLNG) Program
Planning grant funds support community efforts to address improving community opportunities and vitality. Eligible projects include the development of comprehensive ...Read more
Read more about Homeless Case Management Services Grants Program
Program
Homeless Case Management Services Grants Program
Housing
The Homeless Case Management Services Grant Program will provide grantees with intensive case management services to homeless families. Funding should ...Read more
Read more about Community Development Block Grant – Small Cities Housing Program
Program
Community Development Block Grant – Small Cities Housing Program
Housing
Housing proposals will be funded in order to upgrade the quality and expand the supply of decent, safe, and sanitary ...Read more
Read more about Community Development Block Grant – Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) Program
Program
Community Development Block Grant – Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) Program
Housing
Public Facilities funds help support infrastructure and facility projects for communities. Eligible projects include improvements, repairs, or expansions of streets, ...Read more
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