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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  • Brownfield Site Assessment Grants

    Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

    The goal of the Brownfield Site Assessment Grant Program supports community redevelopment by providing grants of up to $150,000 to local governments seeking to redevelop sites impacted by environmental contamination.

  • Brownfields Grant Program

    Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

    The goal of the Brownfields Grant Program provides funds to support community redevelopment in commercial and industrial sites that have been adversely impacted by environmental contamination.

  • Building a Sustainable Business: A Guide to Developing a Business Plan for Farms and Rural Businesses

    Farm Answers

    Business

    Helps today's alternative and sustainable agriculture entrepreneurs transform farm-grown inspiration into profitable enterprises.

  • Building Energy Codes Program

    U.S. Department of Energy

    Energy

    The Building Energy Codes Program (BECP) mission is to support building energy code development, adoption, implementation and enforcement processes to achieve the maximum practicable, cost-effective improvements in energy efficiency while providing safe, healthy buildings for occupants.

  • Building Pathways to Infrastructure Jobs Grant Program

    U.S. Department of Labor

    Education & Schools, Workforce

    This program serves dual purposes by implementing and scaling worker-centered sector strategies to support the workforce necessary for successful implementation of the BIL.

  • 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.