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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  • 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.

  • Indian Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant

    U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs

    Health & Mental Health, Native Peoples, Transportation

    This program implements traffic safety programs and projects which are designated to reduce the number of traffic crashes, deaths, injuries and property damage within these populations.

  • Indigenous Animals Harvesting and Meat Processing Grant Program

    U.S. Department of Agriculture

    Native Peoples

    This program aims to expand or enhance animal protein processing capacity in Indian Country.

  • Intermediary Relending Program

    U.S. Department of Agriculture

    Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur, Workforce

    This program provides 1 percent low-interest loans to local lenders or “intermediaries” that re-lend to businesses to improve economic conditions and create jobs in rural communities.

  • International Market support for: Dairy, Processed Foods, Food Ingredients, Pet Foods, Livestock, Genetics, Feed, Grains

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

    Business

    The International Agribusiness Center (IABC) has been helping Wisconsin agribusinesses in the food, forestry and agricultural product sectors enter and expand in global markets.

  • Invest in Progress Grant Program

    Boss Network

    Business, Other

    The BOSS Impact Fund supports Black women-led businesses to build scalable, growth-aggressive companies.

  • Job Center of Wisconsin

    Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

    Business, Workforce

    The Job Center of Wisconsin (JCW) is a free online portal that connects job seekers with employment opportunities throughout Wisconsin. JCW's interactive search options allow users to search job openings by title, employer, keyword, location, apprenticeship opportunity, location, and more. Additionally, users can upload a resume or use the resume builder to create a resume that highlights the job seeker's skills.