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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  • Herd-Based Diagnostics Program

    Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)

    Business

    The Herd-Based Diagnostics Program helps dairy herds of all sizes and management types. Available at no cost to participants, licensed veterinarians help producers investigate concerns with milk production, herd health, and more.

  • Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program

    U.S. Department of Agriculture

    Business, Energy, Sustainability, Transportation, Veterans, Workforce

    The purpose of the HBIIP is to increase significantly the sales and use of higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel by expanding the infrastructure for renewable fuels derived from U.S. agricultural products.

  • Hire Heroes Program

    Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

    Business, Veterans, Workforce

    The Hire Heroes Transitional Jobs Program for Veterans is a public/private partnership that offers local businesses access to subsidized veteran employees with the goal of helping veterans with high barriers gain job skills needed to transition into long-term sustainable employment.

  • Historic Preservation Tax Credit (HTC) Program

    Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

    Arts & Culture, Business

    The Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program provides transferable tax credits to eligible entities rehabilitating certified historic buildings to incent reinvestment into historic main streets, downtowns, and commercial districts in Wisconsin.

  • HOME Homebuyer and Rehabilitation Program (HHR)

    Department of Administration, ​Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources

    Housing

    This program was established to provide essential home purchase assistance and necessary home rehabilitation, and other vital improvements for single family housing units occupied by low- and moderate-income households.

  • ​Homeless Case Management Services Grants Program​

    Department of Administration, ​Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources

    Housing

    The Homeless Case Management Services Grant Program will provide grantees with intensive case management services to homeless families. Funding should be used for social workers and associated case management services.

  • Housing Assistance Council’s Loan Fund

    Housing Assistance Council

    Housing

    HAC’s revolving loan fund provides vital capital to rural housing developers of all types. HAC provides flexible capital to meet rural housing development and preservation needs throughout the development process.

  • ​Housing Cost Reduction Initiative Program (HCRI)

    Department of Administration, ​Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources

    Housing

    ​The Housing Cost Reduction Initiative (HCRI) set aside funds to provide housing assistance to low- and moderate-income (LMI) households seeking to own decent, safe, affordable housing.

  • Housing Opportunities For Persons With AIDS

    Department of Administration, ​Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources

    Health & Mental Health, Housing

    Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS provides eligible applicants with program and administrative resources for meeting the housing needs of persons with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or related diseases and their families.

  • Housing Solutions in Rural Recreation Communities (Webinar)

    U.S. Department of Agriculture

    Housing, Parks & Outdoor Recreation

    This webinar, hosted by the EPA Office of Community Revitalization, USDA - Rural Development, and HUD, addresses housing in gateway communities.

  • How to Pursue Grant Funding for Your Historic Preservation Group

    Wisconsin Historical Society

    Arts & Culture, Other

    This guide will help increase your historic preservation group's chance at receiving a grant. The guide includes tips to grant applying and links to available grants.

  • Indian Highway Safety Law Enforcement Grants

    U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs

    Health & Mental Health, Native Peoples, Transportation

    This program offers grants to assist Indian Tribes in implementing traffic safety programs and projects.