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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  • CHIPS Program Commercial Fabrication Facilities Funding Opportunity

    U.S. Department of Commerce

    Business, Workforce

    The CHIPS Program Office’s first funding opportunity seeks applications for projects involving the construction, expansion, or modernization of commercial facilities for the fabrication of leading-edge, current-generation, and mature-node semiconductors.

  • CIG On-Farm Conservation Innovation Grants

    U.S. Department of Agriculture

    Sustainability

    Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) are competitive grants that drive public and private sector innovation in resource conservation. On-Farm Trials supports more widespread adoption of innovative approaches, practices, and systems on working lands.

  • Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design Program

    Citizen’s Institute on Rural Design

    Arts & Culture

    Every two years, the National Endowment for the Arts seeks rural communities of 50,000 people or less to apply for the Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design program.

  • Civil Rights

    Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

    Business, Workforce

    The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's Equal Rights Division administers laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations.

  • Clean Energy Plan

    Wisconsin Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy

    Energy, Sustainability

    The Wisconsin Clean Energy Plan aims to change the adverse trajectory of climate change impacts.

  • Clean Energy Technology Deployment on Tribal Lands

    U.S. Department of Energy

    Energy, Sustainability

    The Department of Energy Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs assists Indian tribes in addressing barriers to developing their vast energy resources and accelerating the deployment of energy technology on Tribal Lands.

  • Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) Program

    U.S. Department of Energy

    Energy

    The Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) program provides communities with expertise and tools to achieve their clean energy goals.

  • Clean Sweep

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

    Other, Sustainability

    The Clean Sweep Program provides grants to organizations to create and operate local programs for the collection and disposal of agricultural waste, farm chemical waste, household hazardous waste, and unwanted prescription drugs.

  • Clean Water Fund Program

    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

    Sustainability

    The purpose of the Clean Water Fund Program is to administer affordable financial assistance to communities within Wisconsin for wastewater infrastructure projects that protect and improve public health and water quality for current and future generations.

  • Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Underserved Communities

    U.S. Department of Commerce

    Other, Sustainability

    This program grants habitat restoration and resilience awards for underserved communities.

  • Community Development Block Grant – Economic Development (CDBG-ED) Program

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

    The CDBG-ED Program works with eligible businesses to complete the application resulting in typical awards from $7,000-$10,000 per job created or retained.

  • Community Development Block Grant – Emergency Assistance Program (CDBG-EAP)

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

    Housing

    CDBG-EAP funds assist local units of government in addressing emergency housing, public facility, infrastructure, and business assistance needs that occur as a result of natural or manmade disasters.