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.

Search the Directory

  • Topic of interest

  • Resource type

  • Fast Forward-Worker Training Grants

    Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

    Business, Workforce

    The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development offers grants to Wisconsin businesses to train and retain highly skilled workers.

  • FEAST! Local Food Network

    Renewing the Countryside

    Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur, Sustainability

    The FEAST! Local Foods Network is a partnership of many organizations, businesses, and individuals committed to growing a sustainable, local and regional food system that encourages innovation.

  • Federal Crop Insurance

    U.S. Department of Agriculture

    Business

    Promotes national welfare by improving economic stability of agriculture.

  • Federal Solar Tax Credits for Businesses

    U.S. Department of Energy

    Energy, Sustainability

    There are two tax credits available for businesses and other entities like nonprofits and local and tribal governments that purchase solar energy systems.

  • Federal Tax Credit for Solar Photovoltaics

    U.S. Department of Energy

    Energy, Sustainability

    The federal residential solar energy credit is a tax credit that can be claimed on federal income taxes for a percentage of the cost of a solar PV system paid for by the taxpayer.

  • Ferry Services for Rural Communities Program

    U.S Department of Transportation

    Transportation

    The Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program makes federal resources available to states to ensure basic essential ferry service is provided to rural areas.

  • Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program

    U.S. Department of Agriculture

    The Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program provides financial support to qualified lenders whose loan applicants want to start or expand middle of the food supply chain activities such as aggregation, processing, manufacturing, storage, transportation, wholesale, or distribution of food.

  • Forest Fire Protection (FFP) Grant Program

    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

    Forestry & Paper, Other, Parks & Outdoor Recreation

    Forest Fire Protection (FFP) 50% cost-share grants are available to Wisconsin fire departments and county/area fire associations.

  • Foster Grandparent Program

    Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc.

    Child Care, Native Peoples

    The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) is a volunteer program whose mission is to connect tribal elders with youth who can benefit from the assistance, mentoring, tutoring and friendship of an older adult.

  • Freight Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Program

    Wisconsin Department of Transportation

    Transportation

    The Freight Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Program (FRIIP) is a competitive loan program intended to fund construction of industry railroad connections to the national railroad system.

  • GATHER Food Sovereignty Grants

    First Nations Development Institute

    Native Peoples

    These grants support work that contributes to building a national movement that will fulfill a vision of Native food systems that are self-directed, well-resourced and supported by community policies and systems.

  • General Transportation Aids

    Wisconsin Department of Transportation

    Transportation

    GTAs provide local governments with a partial reimbursement of funds to offset the cost of county and municipal road construction, maintenance, traffic, and police costs.