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 Placemaking resources

News

Placemaking resources

Arts & Culture

Placemaking is a strategy that utilizes a local community’s assets, inspiration, and potential with the intention of creating public spaces ...Read more
Read more about The Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP)

Program

The Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP)

Transportation

Established in 1991, the Local Roads Improvement Program (LRIP) assists local governments in improving seriously deteriorating county highways, town roads, ...Read more
Read more about Rural transportation resources

News

Rural transportation resources

Transportation

These resources are available to rural Wisconsin communities as they explore their best opportunities to meet the transportation needs of ...Read more
Read more about WI Brownfields Cleanup and Development Informational Website

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WI Brownfields Cleanup and Development Informational Website

Health & Mental Health, Sustainability

Information and resources for cleaning up and redeveloping community blight into valuable property.
Read more about WI DNR Environmental Protection Informational Webpage

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WI DNR Environmental Protection Informational Webpage

Health & Mental Health, Sustainability

A list of topics related to environmental protection.
Read more about WI Environmental Improvement Fund

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WI Environmental Improvement Fund

Sustainability

Wisconsin implements a state revolving loan fund that provides financial assistance to municipalities in the form of subsidized loans for ...Read more
Read more about WI DNR Climate Action Webpage

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WI DNR Climate Action Webpage

Health & Mental Health, Sustainability

This page lists resources and products related to climate change and environmental justice/equity.
Read more about Wisconsin Coastal Grants ​Program

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Wisconsin Coastal Grants ​Program

Education & Schools, Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Sustainability

Wisconsin Coastal Manage​ment Program (WCMP) and its grants are dedicated to preserving and improving access to the natural and historic ...Read more
Read more about WI Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Program

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WI Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Program

Sustainability

This program assists farmers when wildlife damages their agricultural crops.
Read more about WI Invasive Species Best Management Practices

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WI Invasive Species Best Management Practices

Forestry & Paper, Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Sustainability

The Invasive Species Best Management Practices (BMPs) website includes Forestry BMPs, Recreation BMPs, Urban Forestry BMPs, and Rights of Way ...Read more
Read more about WI Woody Biomass Harvest Guidelines

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WI Woody Biomass Harvest Guidelines

Forestry & Paper, Sustainability

Wisconsin's Forestland Woody Biomass Harvesting Guidelines focus on the sustainable harvest of woody biomass from forested areas within the context ...Read more
Read more about WI Forest Sustainability Framework

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WI Forest Sustainability Framework

Forestry & Paper, Sustainability

Wisconsin's Forest Sustainability Framework (Framework) lays out a blueprint for gathering data to assess the sustainability of forests in Wisconsin.
Read more about Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation’s Sustainability Page

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Wisconsin Office of Outdoor Recreation’s Sustainability Page

Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Sustainability

Research and data, funding, and additional resources about sustainability from the Office of Outdoor Recreation.
Read more about WisDOT’s Environmental Programs

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WisDOT’s Environmental Programs

Sustainability, Transportation

WisDOT's Environmental Programs page includes a description of its environmental programs, links to its environmental areas, forms and tools, and ...Read more
Read more about WI Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health (BEOH)

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WI Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health (BEOH)

Health & Mental Health, Sustainability, Workforce

The Bureau promotes public health through statewide programs to increase public awareness of environmental and occupational health hazards and disease ...Read more
Read more about WI Environmental Certification, Licenses, Permits, and Regulation

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WI Environmental Certification, Licenses, Permits, and Regulation

Health & Mental Health, Sustainability

Environmental certification, licenses, permits, and regulations, listed in alphabetical order.
Read more about EPA Envirofacts Database

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EPA Envirofacts Database

Housing, Other, Sustainability

Envirofacts provides users an assessment of their environment using their ZIP code.
Read more about EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Program

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EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Program

Health & Mental Health, Sustainability

The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) is a resource for learning about toxic chemical releases and pollution prevention activities reported by ...Read more
Read more about EPA Risk Assessment

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EPA Risk Assessment

Health & Mental Health, Sustainability

EPA uses risk assessment to characterize the nature and magnitude of health risks to humans and ecological receptors from chemical ...Read more
Read more about DHS Assessment of Chemical Exposure Toolkit

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DHS Assessment of Chemical Exposure Toolkit

Health & Mental Health, Other, Sustainability, Workforce

The ACE Toolkit contains surveys, consent forms, training materials, and databases that can be easily customized for use in an ...Read more