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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  • WI Nutrient Management Farmer Education Grants

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

    Nutrient management farmer education (NMFE) grants are given to local organizations to teach farmers to develop their own nutrient management plans.

  • WI Shooting Range Grant Program

    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

    Parks & Outdoor Recreation

    The Shooting Range Grant Program funds the construction of outdoor shooting ranges. Indoor ranges may be eligible as well, including classroom, storage and restroom facilities.

  • WI Site Investigation Toolkit

    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

    Sustainability

    This toolkit is provided as a "one-stop shop" for site investigation-related resources and guidance for environmental professionals and others working with the DNR.

  • WI Summer Tribal Youth Program

    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

    Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Sustainability

    Matching funds are available to Wisconsin tribes for the development of a summer program that provides tribal youth (ages 13-19) with an opportunity to work on projects related to natural resource conservation.

  • WI Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Grants

    U.S. Department of Agriculture

    Business, Education & Schools, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

    SARE offers competitive grants to fund research and education projects that advance sustainable agricultural practices in the United States.

  • WI Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Program

    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

    Sustainability

    This program assists farmers when wildlife damages their agricultural crops.

  • WI Wildlife Stamp Programs

    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

    Parks & Outdoor Recreation

    This program uses stamp funds to fund habitat management, habitat restoration, education, outreach and research projects that directly benefit wild turkeys, pheasants and waterfowl.

  • WI Woody Biomass Harvest Guidelines

    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

    Forestry & Paper, Sustainability

    Wisconsin's Forestland Woody Biomass Harvesting Guidelines focus on the sustainable harvest of woody biomass from forested areas within the context of generally accepted forestry practices.

  • Wisconsin Assessment Monies (WAM)

    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

    Sustainability

    The Wisconsin Assessment Monies (WAM) program provides funding to address specific brownfields sites where potential or known contamination is acting as an impediment to economic redevelopment.

  • Wisconsin Coastal Grants ​Program

    Wisconsin Department of Administration

    Education & Schools, Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Sustainability

    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.

  • Wisconsin Coastal Resiliency Information

    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

    Sustainability

    Describes the 2021 Collaborative Action for Lake Michigan (CALM) Coastal Resilience project; the 2018 Southeastern Wisconsin Coastal Resilience Project; the 2015 Wisconsin Sea Grant Integrated Assessment; the Wisconsin Great Lakes Marina Resilience Assessment; various guides for property owners; and collaborative networks.

  • Wisconsin Conservation Engineering

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

    Sustainability

    County staff provide the primary technical support for planning, designing and const​ruction oversight when farmers undertake conservation projects with county ​assistance.