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 Environmental Contamination and Cleanup Information and Resources

    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

    Sustainability

    This DNR webpage contains information and resources related to environmental contamination and cleanup.

  • WI Environmental Health Informational Webpage

    Wisconsin Department of Health Services

    Forestry & Paper, Health & Mental Health, Sustainability

    This website provides information designed to promote environmental health.

  • WI Environmental Improvement Fund

    Wisconsin Department of Administration

    Sustainability

    Wisconsin implements a state revolving loan fund that provides financial assistance to municipalities in the form of subsidized loans for drinking water, wastewater, and storm water infrastructure projects.

  • WI Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT)

    Wisconsin Department of Health Services

    Health & Mental Health, Sustainability

    Wisconsin Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) is your source for environmental health data in Wisconsin.

  • WI Farmland Preservation Planning Grants

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

    Farmland preservation planning grants fund a county’s farmland preservation plan or update.

  • WI Forest Sustainability Framework

    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

    Forestry & Paper, Sustainability

    Wisconsin's Forest Sustainability Framework (Framework) lays out a blueprint for gathering data to assess the sustainability of forests in Wisconsin.

  • WI Hunter R3 (Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation) Grant Program

    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

    Parks & Outdoor Recreation

    This program was developed to focus hunter training, development and education programs on adults, females and families.

  • WI Invasive Species Best Management Practices

    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

    Forestry & Paper, Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Sustainability

    The Invasive Species Best Management Practices (BMPs) website includes Forestry BMPs, Recreation BMPs, Urban Forestry BMPs, and Rights of Way BMPs.

  • WI Land and Water Conservation Board

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

    Business

    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Land and Water Conservation Board connects local and state governments on conservation and farmland preservation issues.

  • WI Landowner Incentive Program (LIP)

    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

    Sustainability

    The goal of the Landowner Incentive Program (LIP) is to help private landowners create and manage habitat for species that are rare or declining.

  • WI Liability Exemptions for Lenders

    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

    Business, Sustainability

    The lender liability exemption provides conditional environmental liability protections to lenders and representatives.

  • WI Meat Processor Infrastructure Grants

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

    Workforce

    Meat Processor Infrastructure Grants are available to new or existing processors to facilitate changes and expansion to grow harvest capacity and/or increase product throughput.