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.
Disabled-Veteran Owned Business (DVB) Program
Wisconsin Department of Administration
Business, Start-Up & Entrepreneur, Veterans
The DVB Program certifies businesses that are at least 51% owned, controlled, and actively managed by an identified service-disabled veteran and serve a useful business function.
Disaster Supplemental Funding
U.S. Department of Commerce
Other
This program helps communities and regions devise and implement long-term economic recovery strategies through a variety of non-construction and construction project to address economic challenges in areas where a Presidential declaration of a major disaster was issued.
Division of Food and Recreational Licensing
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
Arts & Culture, Business, Parks & Outdoor Recreation
Licensing Specialists help potential operators of food, lodging, or recreational businesses understand which license is required for their business, and steps to take in obtaining that license.
DOI North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) Grants: US Small Grants Program
U.S. Department of the Interior
Sustainability
The Small Grants Program is a competitive, matching grants program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the United States that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act.
E-Cycle Wisconsin Collection Grant Program
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Sustainability
To provide more electronics recycling opportunities in underserved areas of the state, grants under this program must be used for hosting an electronics collection site or event or series of collection sites or events.
Electric Infrastructure Loan & Loan Guarantee Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Broadband & Internet, Education & Schools, Energy
The electric program makes insured loans and loan guarantees to finance the construction of electric distribution, finance generation, and transmission facilities in rural areas.