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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Center on Rural Innovation (CORI)

The Center on Rural Innovation works with rural communities across the country to become more strategic about digital economic development.

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Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative

Health & Mental Health

RWHC is owned and operated by forty-four, rural acute, general medical-surgical hospitals. The Cooperative's emphasis on developing a collaborative network ...Read more

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Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) works with Wisconsin’s businesses and communities to build an economy that works for everyone.

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7 Rivers Alliance

Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur, Workforce

7 Rivers Alliance represents eight counties in western Wisconsin fostering collaboration and leadership with local leaders and partners to improve ...Read more

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Department of Administration, ​Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources

Energy, Housing

The Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources (DEHCR) develops housing policy and offers a broad range of program assistance ...Read more

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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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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

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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

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League of Wisconsin Municipalities

Broadband & Internet, Housing, Other, Transportation, Workforce

The League of Wisconsin Municipalities was created on December 14th, 1898 to help Wisconsin cities and villages share ideas and ...Read more

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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

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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

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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

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Wisconsin Rural Partners

Business, Other

Wisconsin Rural Partners is the independent statewide not for profit organization that focuses solely on the resilience of rural Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)

Business

We will deliver efficient and effective programs and services to Wisconsin agriculture, consumers, and businesses, to provide market confidence and ...Read more

News

WEDC tours unique retail businesses to announce Main Street Bounceback Grant Program

Business, Tourism

MADISON, WI. AUG. 3, 2021 – Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes and staff will be traveling ...Read more

News

Governor Evers Releases Report and Ten Action Recommendations

Broadband & Internet, Child Care, Education & Schools, Energy, Forestry & Paper, Health & Mental Health, Housing, Other, Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Sustainability, Workforce

MADISON, WI, DEC. 16, 2020 - Gov. Tony Evers today announced the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity has ...Read more

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Governor Evers announces appointments to Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity

Other

MADISON, WI, JUNE 8, 2020 – Governor Tony Evers today named leaders from around the state to the Blue Ribbon Commission ...Read more