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 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 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 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 Rural Innovation Initiative
Program
Rural Innovation Initiative
Broadband & Internet, Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur, Workforce
We provide intensive technical assistance and support to rural communities as they build digital economy ecosystem strategies and work to ...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 Community Development Block Grant – Public Facilities Economic Development (CDBG-PFED) Program
Program
Community Development Block Grant – Public Facilities Economic Development (CDBG-PFED) Program
Business
CDBG-PFED grant funds are awarded to local governments for public infrastructure projects that support business expansion or retention such as ...Read more
Read more about Community Development Block Grant – Emergency Assistance Program (CDBG-EAP)
Program
Community Development Block Grant – Emergency Assistance Program (CDBG-EAP)
Housing
CDBG-EAP funds assist local units of government in addressing emergency housing, public facility, infrastructure, and business assistance needs that occur ...Read more
Read more about Critical Assistance Program
Program
Critical Assistance Program
Housing
Critical Assistance funds may be used for the following homeless prevention activities. Payments are made directly to landlords, mortgage holders, ...Read more
Read more about Emergency Solutions Grant, Housing Assistance Program, Homelessness Prevention Program EHH
Program
Emergency Solutions Grant, Housing Assistance Program, Homelessness Prevention Program EHH
Housing
The Emergency Shelter Grant can be used for rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, emergency shelter, street outreach, Homeless Management Information Systems ...Read more
Read more about Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program
Program
Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program
Housing
The Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources (DEHCR) has allocated HUD HOME funding to support the HOME Tenant-Based Rental ...Read more
Read more about Housing Opportunities For Persons With AIDS
Program
Housing Opportunities For Persons With AIDS
Health & Mental Health, Housing
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS provides eligible applicants with program and administrative resources for meeting the housing needs of ...Read more
Read more about State Shelter Subsidy Grant Program
Program
State Shelter Subsidy Grant Program
Housing
The State Shelter Subsidy Grant Program (SSSG) provides up to 50% of an emergency shelter or voucher program's annual operating ...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 Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Support Organization
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) works with Wisconsin’s businesses and communities to build an economy that works for everyone.
Read more about Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA)
Support Organization
Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance (WiRSA)
Education & Schools
We work collaboratively to solve issues pertinent to rural schools and communities. We advocate for rural schools and communities at ...Read more
Read more about Northwest Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
Support Organization
Northwest Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
Business, Housing, Other, Sustainability, Transportation
NWRPC provides a variety of community and regional services focusing on economic, community and business development, transportation, land use, coastal ...Read more
Read more about Visions Northwest Regional Economic Development
Support Organization
Visions Northwest Regional Economic Development
Broadband & Internet, Housing, Other, Workforce
Visions Northwest is the one of nine regional economic development groups in the State of Wisconsin. We receive funding from ...Read more
Read more about Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation
Support Organization
Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation
Parks & Outdoor Recreation
The Office of Outdoor Recreation works to connect partners and provide a central resource to support and uplift the growing ...Read more
Read more about ArtStart Rhinelander
Support Organization
ArtStart Rhinelander
Arts & Culture
ArtStart is a group of volunteers—business people, artists, art lovers, educators, and other community-minded citizens—who have transformed the historic Federal ...Read more
Read more about Renewing the Countryside
Support Organization
Renewing the Countryside
Arts & Culture, Other
Renewing the Countryside strengthens rural areas by championing and supporting rural communities, farmers, artists, entrepreneurs, educators, activists and other people ...Read more
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