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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  • Safe Drinking Water Loan Program

    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

    Health & Mental Health, Sustainability

    The purpose of the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program is to administer affordable financial assistance to communities within Wisconsin for drinking water infrastructure projects that protect public health for current and future generations.

  • Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program

    U.S Department of Transportation

    Transportation

    The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over the next 5 years. In fiscal year 2022 (FY22), up to $1 billion is available. The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries.

  • Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation Revolving Loan Fund Program

    Department of Homeland Security

    Other

    This program provides capitalization grants to establish revolving loan funds that provide hazard mitigation assistance for local governments to reduce risks from natural hazards and disasters.

  • SBIR/STTR Matching Grant

    Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

    Business

    Grants to stimulate technological innovation by supporting technology-based Wisconsin small businesses, administered through the Center for Technology Commercialization.

  • Section 242 Hydroelectric Incentive Payments

    U.S. Department of Energy

    Energy

    The hydroelectric production incentive payments are a benefit available for electric energy generation and sold for a specified 10-year period.

  • Senior Companion Program

    Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc.

    Native Peoples

    The Senior Companion Program (SCP) is a volunteer program whose mission is to connect elders with other elders needing help in the same tribal communities.

  • Services for Dislocated Workers

    Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

    Business, Workforce

    If you are a worker who has been laid off or notified that they will be laid off, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development offers services that focus on preparing you to find a new job.

  • Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans

    U.S. Department of Agriculture

    Housing

    Also known as the Section 502 Direct Loan Program, this program assists low- and very-low-income applicants obtain decent, safe and sanitary housing in eligible rural areas by providing payment assistance to increase an applicant’s repayment ability.

  • Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants

    U.S. Department of Agriculture

    Housing

    Also known as the Section 504 Home Repair program, it provides loans to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their homes, or provides grants to elderly, very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards.

  • Single Family Housing Rural Disaster Home Repair Grants

    U.S. Department of Agriculture

    Housing, Other

    This program provides grants to very-low and low-income homeowners to repair homes damaged in a Calendar Year (CY) Presidentially Declared Disaster Area.

  • Six Steps to a WHEDA Loan

    Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority

    Housing

    Provides guidance to obtaining a mortgage loan and becoming a homeowner.

  • Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP)

    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

    Energy, Sustainability, Workforce

    Wisconsin’s Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP) provides free and confidential assistance to help small businesses proactively understand and comply with environmental requirements.