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.
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Recreational Boating Facilities Grant Program (RBF)
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, Transportation
The Recreational Boating Facility grant program may award funding for up to 50%* of the total eligible costs for a recreational boating facility project. Past projects have included ramps and service docks to gain access to the water, purchase of aquatic weed harvesting equipment, navigational aids and dredging waterway channels associated with launch facilities.
Recreational Trails Program
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, Transportation
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides funds through the transfer of federal gas excise taxes paid for fuel used on off-highway vehicles. These funds are used to develop and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both motorized and nonmotorized recreational trail uses.
Safe Drinking Water Loan Program
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Health & Mental Health, Sustainability
The purpose of the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program is to administer affordable financial assistance to communities within Wisconsin for drinking water infrastructure projects that protect public health for current and future generations.
Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP)
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Energy, Sustainability, Workforce
Wisconsin’s Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP) provides free and confidential assistance to help small businesses proactively understand and comply with environmental requirements.
The Future of Wisconsin’s Forest Products Economy – Summary of Focus Group Discussions
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Forestry & Paper
The Council on Forestry held listening sessions in May 2021 to help inform the development of actionable initiatives as part of an effort to pursue a Regional Economic Diversification Summit. This report highlights the key findings from the discussions.
