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 Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health (BEOH)

    Wisconsin Department of Health Services

    Health & Mental Health, Sustainability, Workforce

    The Bureau promotes public health through statewide programs to increase public awareness of environmental and occupational health hazards and disease and works to prevent and control exposure to environmental and occupational health hazards.

  • WI Bureau of Land and Water Resource Management

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

    Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur

    The Bureau of Land and Water Resources works with local governments, other state and federal agencies, and landowners to conserve soil, prevent agricultural runoff, and preserve farmland and infrastructure for future generations.

  • WI Climate and Health Program

    Wisconsin Department of Health Services

    Business, Forestry & Paper, Health & Mental Health, Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Sustainability

    The Climate and Health Program studies climate change impacts people's health in Wisconsin and use that research to create strategies, tools, and trainings to help communities adapt to climate change and protect the health of all Wisconsinites.

  • WI Climate Change Information

    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

    Sustainability

    This website details the science, impacts, and solutions related to climate change in Wisconsin.

  • WI Conservation Compliance for Farmland Preservation

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

    Sustainability

    ​​​​​Landowners who claim a farmland preservation tax credit must comply with Wisconsin soil and water conservation standards.

  • WI County Conservation Aids

    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

    Sustainability

    The County Conservation Aids Program provides financial assistance to counties and tribal governing bodies to enhance county fish and wildlife programs.

  • WI Dairy Business Builder Grant Program

    Center for Dairy Research

    This grant program is targeted at small-to-medium size farmers or processors. Projects should be aimed at diversifying on-farm activity, creating value-added products, enhancing dairy by-products or export programs.

  • WI Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA)

    Center for Dairy Research

    Start-Up & Entrepreneur

    DBIA is a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) that develops and administers programs providing technical assistance and grants to dairy farms and businesses.

  • WI Dairy Industry Impact Grant Program

    Center for Dairy Research

    This grant program welcomes applications in targeted topic areas that have the potential to positively impact the dairy industry as a whole.

  • WI DNR Climate Action Webpage

    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

    Health & Mental Health, Sustainability

    This page lists resources and products related to climate change and environmental justice/equity.

  • WI DNR Environmental Protection Informational Webpage

    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

    Health & Mental Health, Sustainability

    A list of topics related to environmental protection.

  • WI Environmental Certification, Licenses, Permits, and Regulation

    Wisconsin Department of Health Services

    Health & Mental Health, Sustainability

    Environmental certification, licenses, permits, and regulations, listed in alphabetical order.