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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WI Wildlife Stamp Programs

Parks & Outdoor Recreation

This program uses stamp funds to fund habitat management, habitat restoration, education, outreach and research projects that directly benefit wild ...Read more

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WI Shooting Range Grant Program

Parks & Outdoor Recreation

The Shooting Range Grant Program funds the construction of outdoor shooting ranges. Indoor ranges may be eligible as well, including ...Read more

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Knowles-Nelson Nonprofit Conservation Organization Grant Subprograms

Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Sustainability

The eight Stewardship grant subprograms to help fund the acquisition of land and conservation easements. Four grant subprograms are open ...Read more

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WI Landowner Incentive Program (LIP)

Sustainability

The goal of the Landowner Incentive Program (LIP) is to help private landowners create and manage habitat for species that ...Read more

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WI Hunter R3 (Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation) Grant Program

Parks & Outdoor Recreation

This program was developed to focus hunter training, development and education programs on adults, females and families.

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WI County Conservation Aids

Sustainability

The County Conservation Aids Program provides financial assistance to counties and tribal governing bodies to enhance county fish and wildlife ...Read more

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DOI National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program

Sustainability

The National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program supports long-term wetland conservation by awarding up to $1 million for wetland conservation ...Read more

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DOI North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) Grants: US Small Grants Program

Sustainability

The Small Grants Program is a competitive, matching grants program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the United ...Read more

Support Organization

U.S. Department of the Interior

Native Peoples, Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Sustainability

The Department of the Interior plays a central role in how the United States stewards its public lands, increases environmental ...Read more

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Wisconsin Wetland Conservation Trust

Sustainability

The overall goal of the WWCT is to offset lost wetland functions on a watershed scale. The program strives to ...Read more

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NFWF Sustain Our Great Lakes Program

Sustainability

Sustain Our Great Lakes is a public–private partnership designed to sustain, restore and protect fish, wildlife and habitat in the ...Read more

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DHS Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program

Other, Sustainability

The Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) grant program funds sustainable cost-effective measures designed to reduce the risk to individuals and property from ...Read more

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NFWF National Coastal Resilience Fund

Sustainability

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) enhances protections for coastal communities from the impacts of storms, floods, and other ...Read more

Support Organization

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

Other, Parks & Outdoor Recreation

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is dedicated to sustaining, restoring and enhancing the nation’s fish, wildlife, plants and ...Read more

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EPA Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI)

Sustainability

Agencies use their own mechanisms to announce grant opportunities that use GLRI funds. Some are posted here.

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The Fund for Lake Michigan

Sustainability

The Fund for Lake Michigan is here to help sustain the Lake on behalf of the people and places that ...Read more

Support Organization

The Water Council

Other, Sustainability

The Water Council is a global hub dedicated to solving critical water challenges by driving innovation in freshwater technology and ...Read more

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National Coastal Zone Management Habitat Protection and Restoration Grant Program

Other, Sustainability

These grants protect and restore ecologically significant habitats, including conserving lands that play a critical role in helping communities become ...Read more

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Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Underserved Communities

Other, Sustainability

This program grants habitat restoration and resilience awards for underserved communities.

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Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)

Other

Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) will support states, local communities, tribes and territories as they undertake hazard mitigation projects, ...Read more