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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  • EPA Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI)

    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

    Sustainability

    Agencies use their own mechanisms to announce grant opportunities that use GLRI funds. Some are posted here.

  • EPA Risk Assessment

    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

    Health & Mental Health, Sustainability

    EPA uses risk assessment to characterize the nature and magnitude of health risks to humans and ecological receptors from chemical contaminants and other stressors that may be present in the environment.

  • EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Program

    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

    Health & Mental Health, Sustainability

    The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) is a resource for learning about toxic chemical releases and pollution prevention activities reported by industrial and federal facilities.

  • Fabrication Laboratories (Fab Labs) Grant Program

    Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

    Education & Schools, Workforce

    The program is designed to support hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) education by assisting public school districts with equipment purchases used in fabrication laboratories in Wisconsin schools.

  • Family and Medical Leave

    Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

    Business, Health & Mental Health, Workforce

    Family and medical leave is a benefit available to certain employees. The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's Equal Rights Division administers Wisconsin's family and medical leave law.

  • Farm Answers Library

    Farm Answers

    Business

    Farm Answers' library includes business management, production, marketing, employee, family, and taxes/legal resources.

  • Farm Loan Assistance Tool

    U.S. Department of Agriculture

    Business

    Check your eligibility for FSA loans, discover the various FSA loan products, learn about documentation requirements, and follow easy-to-understand instructions when completing the loan application forms.

  • Farm Loan Discovery Tool

    U.S. Department of Agriculture

    Business

    Find a USDA Farm Loan that might be right for you by answering a few short questions. Learn about your eligibility and find application guides to help you prepare for your USDA Service Center visit with a loan officer.

  • Farm Mediation and Arbitration Program

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

    Business, Food Systems

    The Wisconsin Farm Mediation and Arbitration Program is a confidential alternative conflict resolution resource available at no cost to Wisconsin farmers.

  • Farm Operating Loans

    U.S. Department of Agriculture

    Business

    FSA’s Direct Farm Operating Loans are a valuable resource to start, maintain and strengthen a farm or ranch.

  • Farm Ownership Loans

    U.S. Department of Agriculture

    Business

    Farm Ownership Loans can be used to purchase or expand a farm or ranch.

  • Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) Program

    U.S. Department of Agriculture

    Business

    Loans to producers to build or upgrade farm storage and handling facilities.