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Best Grants for Rural Development in Wisconsin

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Up to US $50,000

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Rural Grants in Wisconsin

Rolling deadline
With a mission to strengthen economic development, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation provides Wisconsin rural development organizations and educational institutions with capacity-building support. Eligible local, regional, Tribal, and statewide nonprofits and public entities can apply for up to US $50,000 to plan or pilot economic and cooperative development projects that enhance thriving rural communities.
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)

Up to US $500,000

Wisconsin Rural Microenterprise Funding via USDA

Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Rural development organizations in Wisconsin that serve microenterprises can access funding through the United States Department of Agriculture to support entrepreneurship and rural development. Grants and loans help Microenterprise Development Organizations build rural microloan revolving funds and provide training and technical assistance to microloan borrowers and microentrepreneurs, with awards up to US $500,000.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

US $100,000 - US $500,000

USDA Rural Development Grants for Wisconsin Businesses

Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Rural public entities and nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin supporting small rural businesses can apply for USDA Rural Development’s Rural Business Development Grants, awarding US $100,000 - US $500,000 for technical assistance and community economic development. Funding may cover training, feasibility studies, revolving loan funds, infrastructure, incubators, and other rural business development projects in eligible rural areas.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)

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Grants for Rural Development in Wisconsin Highlights

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Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in Wisconsin

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Wisconsin?

Grants are most commonly $92,581.

$92,581

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Grants for Rural Development in Wisconsin year over year?

In 2024, funders in Wisconsin awarded a total of 49,160 grants.

2022 45,256

2023 45,044

2024 49,160

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Grants for Rural Development in Wisconsin given out in Wisconsin, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Grants for Rural Development in Wisconsin changing over time?

Funding has increased by 8.86%.

2022 $3,758,149,480

2023 $4,172,752,976
11.03%

2024 $4,542,464,251
8.86%

Wisconsin Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Milwaukee County, Dane County, and La Crosse County receive the most funding.

County Total Grant Funding in 2024
Milwaukee County $1,633,180,004
Dane County $1,188,297,084
La Crosse County $284,177,520
Waukesha County $242,610,917
Brown County $192,021,811