New Federal Program Connects to Local Rural Areas

Northwestern Wisconsin Community Network has been selected as one of just 22 rural regions  nationwide added to the Rural Partners Network (RPN). RPN is an all-of-government program that partners with rural  people to help them access resources and funding to create local jobs, build infrastructure, and support long-term  economic stability on their own terms. 

The Northwestern Wisconsin Community Network includes Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, and Pepin  counties. 

RPN Community Networks receive on-the-ground, full-time support from federal staff assigned to provide technical  assistance tailored to the community’s unique needs and objectives. These community liaisons live and work in the rural  communities they serve, allowing them to develop partnerships with local leaders to promote growth and prosperity for  rural families and local communities. 

These federal staff members will help rural communities navigate federal programs, identify community-driven  solutions, and develop successful applications for funding.