The Applied Population Lab provides information solution through a unique set of skills that unites applied demography, health geography, spatial analysis, information systems, planning and community development.

The Community Economic Development program promotes local economic well-being and quality of life in Wisconsin communities. We work with and support community economic development practitioners and organizations, tribal and governmental entities, and business and nonprofit organizations and help gain access to the information, research, education, and technical assistance necessary to make informed decisions. 

CLUE creates learning opportunities for communities to help them make sound land use decisions that result in a sustainable Wisconsin. CLUE inspires individuals and communities to make well-informed land use decisions with confidence.

Since 2016, the EDA University Center has been a joint effort by the US Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration and the Division of Extension to increase the availability of Wisconsin-applicable data and research to the state’s municipal, county, and tribal governments, along with the economic development community.

The Division of Local Government Education provides focus, coordination, and leadership to UW System educational programs supporting local government, and expands the research and knowledge base for local government education.

The Division of Extension Natural Resources Institute works at the crossroads of communities, natural resources and agriculture. Our educators, researchers and specialists are leading and supporting water, forestry, geology, conservation, environmental education and wildlife projects across the state and region.

SBDC promotes entrepreneurial success through business counseling and educational programs developed at the local, regional and statewide level to support Wisconsin small business creation and growth.