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.
- Education & Schools
Advanced Nursing Education Nurse Practitioner Residency and Fellowship (ANE-NPRF) Program
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Education & Schools, Health & Mental Health, Workforce
The purpose of this program is to prepare new Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to effectively provide primary care by supporting the establishment, expansion and/or enhancement of existing community-based Nurse Practitioner (NP) residency and fellowship training programs.
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative – Foundational and Applied Science Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Education & Schools, Energy, Health & Mental Health, Sustainability
The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture.
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants: Education and Workforce Development Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Education & Schools, Workforce
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - EWD focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the food and agricultural sciences.
Comprehensive Systems Integration for Adolescent and Young Adult Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Education & Schools, Health & Mental Health
The CSI-AYAH program is meant to increase the capacity of states, territories and tribal organizations to integrate systems of care, including health, school, and community systems, to promote adolescent and young adult (youth) health and well-being.
Electric Infrastructure Loan & Loan Guarantee Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Broadband & Internet, Education & Schools, Energy
The electric program makes insured loans and loan guarantees to finance the construction of electric distribution, finance generation, and transmission facilities in rural areas.
Fabrication Laboratories (Fab Labs) Grant Program
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Education & Schools, Workforce
The program is designed to support hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) education by assisting public school districts with equipment purchases used in fabrication laboratories in Wisconsin schools.
Farm to School and Institution
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
Education & Schools
This program supports local producers in providing bountiful, nutritious meals and snacks for all. Farm to School and Institution programs operate within three core elements: procurement, school gardens, and education.
Lead Service Line Replacement
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Education & Schools, Health & Mental Health, Housing, Sustainability
The purpose of the Private Lead Service Line Replacement Program is to provide principal forgiveness (i.e., grant) funding to communities in Wisconsin to replace lead service lines on private property to protect public health for current and future generations.
