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 Direct Farm Operating Microloans
Program
Direct Farm Operating Microloans
Broadband & Internet
Direct Farm Ownership Microloans are meant to make a down payment on a farm; build, repair, or improve buildings; fund ...Read more
Read more about Direct Farm Ownership Microloans
Program
Direct Farm Ownership Microloans
Broadband & Internet
Direct Farm Ownership Microloans are meant to make a down payment on a farm; build, repair, or improve buildings; fund ...Read more
Read more about Farm Ownership Loans
Program
Farm Ownership Loans
Business
Farm Ownership Loans can be used to purchase or expand a farm or ranch.
Read more about Farm Loan Discovery Tool
Program
Farm Loan Discovery Tool
Business
Find a USDA Farm Loan that might be right for you by answering a few short questions. Learn about your ...Read more
Read more about Farm Loan Assistance Tool
Program
Farm Loan Assistance Tool
Business
Check your eligibility for FSA loans, discover the various FSA loan products, learn about documentation requirements, and follow easy-to-understand instructions ...Read more
Read more about Building a Sustainable Business: A Guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses
Program
Building a Sustainable Business: A Guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses
Business
Helps today's alternative and sustainable agriculture entrepreneurs transform farm-grown inspiration into profitable enterprises.
Read more about Farm Answers
Support Organization
Farm Answers
Workforce
Farm Answers is the largest source of information for beginning farmers.
Read more about Farm Answers Library
Program
Farm Answers Library
Business
Farm Answers' library includes business management, production, marketing, employee, family, and taxes/legal resources.
Read more about The Score Mentorship Program
Program
The Score Mentorship Program
Business
Get the guidance and support you need to start or grow your farm, ranch or other form of agribusiness.
Read more about Your Guide to Farm Service Agency Farm Loans
Program
Your Guide to Farm Service Agency Farm Loans
Other
This guide was written for people who need assistance starting, expanding, or owning a farm or ranch.
Read more about Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) Program
Program
Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) Program
Energy
The Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) program provides communities with expertise and tools to achieve their clean energy goals.
Read more about Indian Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant
Program
Indian Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant
Health & Mental Health, Native Peoples, Transportation
This program implements traffic safety programs and projects which are designated to reduce the number of traffic crashes, deaths, injuries ...Read more
Read more about GATHER Food Sovereignty Grants
Program
GATHER Food Sovereignty Grants
Native Peoples
These grants support work that contributes to building a national movement that will fulfill a vision of Native food systems ...Read more
Read more about First Nations Development Institute
Support Organization
First Nations Development Institute
Native Peoples, Other
First Nations Development Institute invests in and creates innovative institutions and models that strengthen asset control and support economic development ...Read more
Read more about The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP)
Program
The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP)
The GusNIP Nutrition Incentive Program supports and evaluates projects intended to increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by providing ...Read more
Read more about Invest in Progress Grant Program
Program
Invest in Progress Grant Program
Business, Other
The BOSS Impact Fund supports Black women-led businesses to build scalable, growth-aggressive companies.
Read more about Boss Network
Support Organization
Boss Network
Arts & Culture, Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur
BOSS stands for "Bringing Out Successful Sisters," and our mission is to promote and encourage the small business spirit and ...Read more
Read more about Dairyland Power Project Facilitation
Program
Dairyland Power Project Facilitation
Business, Energy, Housing, Start-Up & Entrepreneur
Dairyland Cooperative's Energy Management Team can assemble a project team to help bring projects to fruition by focusing on its ...Read more
Read more about Rural Economic Development Loan Program
Program
Rural Economic Development Loan Program
Business, Child Care, Energy, Health & Mental Health
Low interest rate gap-financing may be available to support qualifying business or community development projects.
Read more about Dairyland Power Cooperative
Support Organization
Dairyland Power Cooperative
Energy
Dairyland Power Cooperative is a generation and transmission (G&T) cooperative providing the wholesale electrical requirements for 24 distribution cooperatives and ...Read more
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