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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  • Wisconsin Department of Administration

  • Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur, Veterans

    Disabled-Veteran Owned Business (DVB) Program

    Wisconsin Department of Administration

    The DVB Program certifies businesses that are at least 51% owned, controlled, and actively managed by an identified service-disabled veteran and serve a useful business function.

  • Business, Native Peoples, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

    Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) Program

    Wisconsin Department of Administration

    ​​The Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) Program was the first diverse business certification program for the State of Wisconsin.

  • Food & Beverage, Sustainability, Technology

    WI Environmental Improvement Fund

    Wisconsin Department of Administration

    Wisconsin implements a state revolving loan fund that provides financial assistance to municipalities in the form of subsidized loans for drinking water, wastewater, and storm water infrastructure projects.

  • Education & Schools, Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Sustainability

    Wisconsin Coastal Grants ​Program

    Wisconsin Department of Administration

    Wisconsin Coastal Manage​ment Program (WCMP) and its grants are dedicated to preserving and improving access to the natural and historic resources of Wisconsin's Great Lakes coasts.

  • Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

    Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) Program

    Wisconsin Department of Administration

    The Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) Program develops, maintains, and keeps a computer database of businesses in the state that are owned by women.