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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  • Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)

    Department of Homeland Security

    Other

    Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) will support states, local communities, tribes and territories as they undertake hazard mitigation projects, reducing the risks they face from disasters and natural hazards.

  • Business & Industry Loan Guarantees in Wisconsin

    U.S. Department of Agriculture

    Business

    This program provides loan guarantees to commercial lenders for loans to eligible rural businesses.

  • Business Development Tax Credit Program

    Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

    Business, Workforce

    The goal of the Business Development Tax Credit (BTC) Program is to incent new and expanding businesses in the state of Wisconsin.

  • Business Resource Navigator

    The GRID

    Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

    Database of Business Resource Partners to help you find and connect with organizations.

  • Business Resource Navigator

    The GRID

    Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

    Database of Business Resource Partners to help you find and connect with organizations.

  • Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grant

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

    Business, Food Systems

    Grant program to strengthen Wisconsin’s agricultural and food industries by mitigating barriers in local food channels, increasing efficiencies in processing, marketing, and distributing local food in markets including stores, schools, and institutions.

  • Capital Access Clinic

    Wisconsin Small Business Development Center

    Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

    The Capital Access Clinic provides assistance to Wisconsin entrepreneurs who are seeking financing for their business. Through the Capital Access Clinic, entrepreneurs have access to an expert team of financial consultants.

  • Capital Catalyst Program

    Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

    Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

    Matching grants to seed funds managed by local communities and other eligible entities to provide capital to high-growth startups and emerging growth companies.

  • Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants (Community Charging)

    U.S Department of Transportation

    Sustainability, Transportation

    Program funds will be made available to install electric vehicle charging and alternative fuel in locations on public roads, schools, parks, and in publicly accessible parking facilities.

  • Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants (Corridor Charging)

    U.S Department of Transportation

    Energy, Sustainability, Transportation

    Program funds will be made available to deploy electric vehicle charging and hydrogen/propane/natural gas fueling infrastructure along designated alternative fuel corridors and in communities.

  • Charging Forward

    U.S Department of Transportation

    Energy, Transportation

    A Toolkit for Planning and Funding Rural Electric Mobility Infrastructure

  • Child Care Provider Portal

    Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

    Child Care

    A website for child care providers to manage their business