Green Tier Legacy Communities Funding Opportunities
The three tabs below provide grant and loan funding opportunities for Wisconsin communities and counties. These funding opportunities are organized by upcoming deadlines, a full 2021 calendar year listing and by grant types. Legacy Communities are encouraged to connect with DNR SBS staff when applying for grants so that we may inventory funding opportunities of interest to members.
Upcoming funding opportunities
September
Grants
- Renewable Energy Competitive Incentive Program (RECIP) - WI Focus on Energy. Due September 1, 2021.
- Pre-application proposals due to DNR surface water and AIS grants (DNR) - Due September 2, 2021.
- Clean Water Fund Loan Program (CWFL) (DNR) Environmental Improvement Fund - Financial Assistance Application. due September 30 2021.
- Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Creations and Territorial Amendments to be adopted by Municipal Governing Body - Due September 30, 2021.
Loans
- Clean Water Fund Loan Program (CWFL) (DNR) Environmental Improvement Fund - Financial Assistance Application. due September 30 2021.
October
Grants
- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)s' County Conservation Aids (CCA) application/grant. Updated Application & Grant Agreement Form #8700-045A (R 06/21). The Program Guidance will aid you in applying for a CCA Grant. - Due October 1, 2021
- SFR Fishing Pier Grants (DNR) - Due October 1, 2020
- Basic Recycling Grants to Responsible Units (DNR) - Due October 1, 2021.
- Recycling Consolidation Grants to Responsible Units (DNR) - Due October 1, 2021.
- Urban Forestry Startup Grants and Regular Grants (DNR) - Due October 1, 2021.
- People For Bikes Community Grants - Due October 31, 2021.
- Tax Increment Finance (DOR) TID creation and amendment packets - Due October 31, 2021.
- Clean Water Fund Loan Program (DNR) - Intent to apply Due October 31, 2021.
- Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (DNR) - Intent to apply Due October 31, 2021.
- Assistance to Firefighters Grant (FEMA) - Due date TBA.
- Local Road Improvement Program (DOT) - Due date TBA.
Loans
- Clean Water Fund Loan Program (DNR) - Intent to apply Due October 31, 2021.
- Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (DNR) - Intent to apply Due October 31, 2021.
November
Grants
- Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Control Grant (DNR) - AIS Education, Planning & Prevention, Small or Large Scale Population Management, Clean Boats, Eligibility Application due May 1. Pre-proposal due September 2. Final Application Due November 1, 2021.
- Lake Protection Grants (DNR) - Lake Protection including lane/easement acquisition, wetland & shoreland habitat restoration, lake management plan implementation and healthy lakes projects. Eligibility application due May 1st. Pre-proposal due September 2nd. Final application due November 1st.
- Lake Management Planning Large and Small Scale (DNR) - Eligibility Application due May 1, 2021.
- Lake Classification and Ordinance Development Grant (DNR) - Eligibility application due May 2. Pre-proposal due September 2. Final application due November 1.
- River Planning Grants (DNR) - Eligibility application due May 1. Pre-proposal due September 2. Final application due November 1.
- Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (DOA) - Due November 1, 2021.
December
Grants
- Main Street Program (WEDC) - Intent to Apply due year prior to application. Due December 1, 2021.
- Wisconsin Land Information Program (WLIP)(DOA) - Due December 31, 2021.
- Connect Communities (WEDC) - Intent to Apply due TBA.
- Transportation Alternatives Program (DOT) – Pre-Scoping Applications Due 2018-2022; Application due TBA.
Funding opportunities by month
- January
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Grants
- Tourist Information Center (TIC) Grant Program (Department of Tourism) - Applications are due by January 1 for eligible expenses already incurred between July 1 and December 31 of the previous calendar year.
- Farm to School Program – Due January 8, 2021.
- Forest Service Cross-Boundary Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Request for Applications 2021 – Due January 15, 2021.
- HRSA Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program – Due January 21, 2021.
- Energy Innovation Grant Program (PSC) - Due January 22, 2021.
- Five Star and Urban Restoration Grant Program (NFWF) - Due January 30, 2021.
- Building Resilient Infrastructure Grant Program (BRC) (FEMA) - Due January 31, 2021.
- Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program (FEMA) - Due January 31, 2021.
- Green Infrastructure Partnership Program (GIPP)
- February
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Grants
- Renewable Energy Competitive Incentive Program (RECIP) (WI Focus on Energy) - Due February 1, 2021.
- River Protection Management Grants - Land/Easement Acquisition (DNR) - Due February 1, 2021.
- Sport Fish Restoration (DNR) - Due February 1, 2021.
- Recreational Boating Facilities (For 4th quarter funding) - Due February 1, 2021.
- Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grants (through USDA RD, Rural Energy for America). Applications for grants or loans of $20,000 or less – Due February 1, 2021.
- Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Grants and Guaranteed Loans – Grants Due February 1, 2021. Loan & Grant Combinations - March 31, 2021. Loan Guarantees – Ongoing.
- Administration for Community Living Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase I – Due February 2, 2021.
- Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program – Due February 3, 2021.
Loans
- Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grants (through USDA RD, Rural Energy for America). Applications for grants or loans of $20,000 or less – Due February 1, 2021.
- Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Grants and Guaranteed Loans – Grants Due February 1, 2021. Loan & Grant Combinations - March 31, 2021. Loan Guarantees – Ongoing.
- March
-
Grants
- NPS Rivers, Trails, Conservation Assistance Program - Due March 1, 2021.
- Rural Energy for America Program (USDA) - Applications for unrestricted grants or loans and applications for grants and loans of $20,000 or less. Due March 31, 2021.
- Community Development Block Grant - Small Cities Housing Program (DOA) - Due date TBA.
- Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant (FEMA) - Due date TBA.
Loans
- Rural Energy for America Program (USDA) - Applications for unrestricted grants or loans and applications for grants and loans of $20,000 or less. Due March 31, 2021.
- April
-
Grants
- People for Bikes Grants - Due April 3, 2021.
- ATV/UTV Trial Aids (DNR) - Due April 15, 2021.
- Notice of Intent/Discharge Cost- Share Grants (DNR) - Due April 15, 2021.
- Snowmobile Trail Aids - Maintenance and Development Projects (DNR) - Due April 15, 2021.
- Tax Increment Certification and Annual Fee Due (DOR) - Due April 15, 2021.
- Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FEMA) - Due date TBA.
- May
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Grants
- Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program (DNR) - Aids for Acquisition and Development of Local Parks, Urban Green Spaces, Urban Rivers and Acquisition of Development Rights. Due May 1, 2021.
- Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) - Due May 1, 2021.
- Recreational Trails Program (RTP) (DNR) - Due May 1, 2021.
- Forest Fire Protection Grants (FFP) - Applications accepted May 1 - July 1, 2021.
- Targeted Runoff Management Grant Program (DNR) - Due May 15, 2021.
- Urban Nonpoint Source & Storm Management Grant Program (DNR) - 2020: Funding for construction projects 2021: Planning grants. Due May 15, 2021.
- Community Development Block Grant - Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) (DOA) - Due date TBA.
- Citizen-Based Monitoring Partnership Program (DNR) - Due date TBA.
- June
-
Grants
- Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) (DNR) - Due June 1, 2021.
- Renewable Energy Competitive Incentive Program (RECIP) - WI Focus on Energy. Due June 1, 2021.
- Notice of Intent/Discharge Cost - Share Grants (DNR) - Due June 15, 2021.
- Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) (DNR) - Environmental Improvement Fund. Financial Assistance Application. Due June 30, 2021.
- July
-
Grants
- Tax Incremental District Annual Report (DOR) - Due June 1, 2021.
- BUILD Discretionary Grant Program (DOT) - Due date TBA.
- Indian Community Development Block Grant (US Department of Housing and Urban Development) - Due date TBA.
- August
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Grants
- Harbor Assistance Program (DOT) - Due August 1, 2021.
- Snowmobile Trail Aids Supplemental Maintenance (DNR) - Due August 1, 2021.
- Notice of Intent/Discharge Cost-Share Grants (DNR) - Due August 15, 2021.
- September
-
Grants
- Renewable Energy Competitive Incentive Program (RECIP) - WI Focus on Energy. Due September 1, 2021.
- Pre-application proposals due to DNR surface water and AIS grants (DNR) - Due September 2, 2021.
- Clean Water Fund Loan Program (CWFL) (DNR) Environmental Improvement Fund - Financial Assistance Application. due September 30 2021.
- Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) Creations and Territorial Amendments to be adopted by Municipal Governing Body - Due September 30, 2021.
Loans
- Clean Water Fund Loan Program (CWFL) (DNR) Environmental Improvement Fund - Financial Assistance Application. due September 30 2021.
- October
-
Grants
- SFR Fishing Pier Grants (DNR) - Due October 1, 2020
- Basic Recycling Grants to Responsible Units (DNR) - Due October 1, 2021.
- Recycling Consolidation Grants to Responsible Units (DNR) - Due October 1, 2021.
- Urban Forestry Startup Grants and Regular Grants (DNR) - Due October 1, 2021.
- People For Bikes Community Grants - Due October 31, 2021.
- Tax Increment Finance (DOR) TID creation and amendment packets - Due October 31, 2021.
- Clean Water Fund Loan Program (DNR) - Intent to apply Due October 31, 2021.
- Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (DNR) - Intent to apply Due October 31, 2021.
- Assistance to Firefighters Grant (FEMA) - Due date TBA.
- Local Road Improvement Program (DOT) - Due date TBA.
Loans
- Clean Water Fund Loan Program (DNR) - Intent to apply Due October 31, 2021.
- Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (DNR) - Intent to apply Due October 31, 2021.
- November
-
Grants
- Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Control Grant (DNR) - AIS Education, Planning & Prevention, Small or Large Scale Population Management, Clean Boats, Eligibility Application due May 1. Pre-proposal due September 2. Final Application Due November 1, 2021.
- Lake Protection Grants (DNR) - Lake Protection including lane/easement acquisition, wetland & shoreland habitat restoration, lake management plan implementation and healthy lakes projects. Eligibility application due May 1st. Pre-proposal due September 2nd. Final application due November 1st.
- Lake Management Planning Large and Small Scale (DNR) - Eligibility Application due May 1, 2021.
- Lake Classification and Ordinance Development Grant (DNR) - Eligibility application due May 2. Pre-proposal due September 2. Final application due November 1.
- River Planning Grants (DNR) - Eligibility application due May 1. Pre-proposal due September 2. Final application due November 1.
- Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (DOA) - Due November 1, 2021.
- December
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Grants
- Main Street Program (WEDC) - Intent to Apply due year prior to application. Due December 1, 2021.
- Wisconsin Land Information Program (WLIP)(DOA) - Due December 31, 2021.
- Connect Communities (WEDC) - Intent to Apply due TBA.
- Transportation Alternatives Program (DOT) – Pre-Scoping Applications Due 2018-2022; Application due TBA.
- Grants Available Year-Round
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- Community Development Block Grant - Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) (DOA) - Due date TBA.
- Community Development Block Grant - Small Cities Housing Program (DOA) - Due date TBA.
- Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Program (WEDC) - Available Year-Round.
- Brownfield Site Assessment Grant Program (WEDC) (SAG) - Available Year-Round.
- Community Development Block Grant - Public Facilities Economic Development (CDBG-PFED) Program (DOA) - Available Year-Round.
- Community Development Investment Grant Program (CDIG) (WEDC) - Available Year-Round.
- Community Facilities Direct Loans and Grants (USDA) - Available Year-Round.
- Connect Communities Program Information (WEDC) - Available Year-Round.
- Economic Development Assistance Programs (EDA) - Available Year-Round.
- Idle Industrial Sites Redevelopment Program (WEDC) - Available Year-Round.
- Main Street Program Information (WEDC) - Available Year-Round.
- T-Mobile Hometown Grant Application - Available Year-Round.
- Wisconsin Assessment Monies (WAM) - Available Year-Round.
- Energy
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- Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP) – Applications open until funds are expended or until further notice.
- Energy Innovation Grant Program (PSC) - Due January 22, 2021.
- Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Grants and Guaranteed Loans – Grants Due February 1, 2021. Loan & Grant Combinations - March 31, 2021. Loan Guarantees – Ongoing.
- Renewable Energy Competitive Incentive Program (RECIP) (WI Focus on Energy) - Due February 1, 2021.
- Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program - Due February 3, 2021.
- Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grants (through USDA RD, Rural Energy for America (USDA - Applications for unrestricted grants or loans and applications for grants and loans of $20,000 or less. Due March 31, 2021.
- Rural Energy for America Program (USDA) - Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Grants and Loans - Applications for Grants of $20,000 or Less and Loan/Grant of $20,000 or Less Combo Applications due by Nov. 2, 2020, or March 31, 2021. Applications for Unrestricted Grants or Loan/Unrestricted Grant Combo Applications due by March 31, 2021.
- Renewable Energy Competitive Incentive Program (RECIP) (WI Focus on Energy) - Due June 1, 2021.
- Renewable Energy Competitive Incentive Program (RECIP) (WI Focus on Energy) - Due October 1, 2021.
- Rural Energy for America Program Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grants (through USDA RD, Rural Energy for America) - Applications for grants or loans $20,000 or less. Due November 2, 2021.
Loans
- Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Grants and Guaranteed Loans – Grants Due February 1, 2021. Loan & Grant Combinations - March 31, 2021. Loan Guarantees – Ongoing.
- Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grants (through USDA RD, Rural Energy for America (USDA - Applications for unrestricted grants or loans and applications for grants and loans of $20,000 or less. Due March 31, 2021.
- Rural Energy for America Program (USDA) - Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Grants and Loans - Applications for Grants of $20,000 or Less and Loan/Grant of $20,000 or Less Combo Applications due by Nov. 2, 2020, or March 31, 2021. Applications for Unrestricted Grants or Loan/Unrestricted Grant Combo Applications due by March 31, 2021.
- Rural Energy for America Program Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grants (through USDA RD, Rural Energy for America) - Applications for grants or loans $20,000 or less. Due November 2, 2021.
- Emergency Preparedness Grants
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- Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grants (DNR) - No later than 60 days after the date of the Governor’s declaration of emergency.
- Forest Service Cross-Boundary Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Request for Applications 2021 - Due January 15, 2021.
- Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program (FEMA) - Due January 31, 2021.
- Forest Fire Protection Grants (FFP) - Applications accepted May 1 - July 1, 2020.
- Assistance to Firefighters Grant (FEMA) - Due date TBA.
- Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FEMA) - Due date TBA.
- Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant (FEMA) - Due date TBA.
- Economic Development Administration CARES Act Recovery Assistance - Available Year-Round.
- Public Assistance: Local, State, Tribal and Non-Profit (FEMA) - Available Year-Round.
- Wisconsin Disaster Fund (WEM) - Available Year-Round.
- Green Infrastructure
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- Green Infrastructure Partnership Program (GIPP) - Due date TBA.
- Urban Forestry Startup Grants and Regular Grants - Due October 1, 2021.
- Tourism
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- Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grant Program (Department of Tourism) - New event, Existing Event, Sales Promotion and One Time, Destination Marketing, One-of-a-Kind Applications.
- Tourist Information Center (TIC) Grant Program (Department of Tourism) - Applications due by July 1 for eligible expenses already incurred between January 1 and June 30 of that year.
- Ready, Set, Go Grants (Department of Tourism) - Applications must be submitted at least 90 days before start date of event. Applications due April 1, 2021 and September 1, 2021.
- Meetings Mean Business! Grants Program (Department of Tourism) - Available Year-Round.
- Transportation
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- Freight Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Program (FRIIP) (DOT)
- Transportation Alternatives Program (DOT) – Pre-Scoping Applications Due 2018-2022; Application due TBA.
- Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) (DOT)
- People for Bikes Community Grants - Due April 3, 2021.
- ATV/UTV Trail Aids (DNR) - Due April 15, 2021.
- Snowmobile Trail Aids (DNR) - Maintenance and Development Projects - Due April 15, 2021.
- Recreational Trails Program (RTP) (DNR) - Due May 1, 2021.
- Snowmobile Trail Aids (DNR) Supplemental Maintenance. Due August 1, 2021.
- People for Bikes Community Grants - Due October 16, 2021.
- BUILD Discretionary Grant Program (DOT) - Due date TBA.
- Local Road Improvement Program (DOT) - Due Date TBA.
- Tribal-Specific
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- Project TRANSAM – Ongoing and as supplies are available.
- GATHER Food Sovereignty Grant – Due January 14, 2021.
- Fiscal Year 2021 Tribal Wetland Program Development Grants – Due January 15, 2021.
- USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program – Due January 31, 2021.
- Energy Technology Deployment on Tribal Lands – Due February 11, 2021.
- Indian Community Development Block Grant (US Department of Housing and Urban Development) - Due date TBA.
- Waste/Recycling
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- Basic Recycling Grants to Responsible Units (DNR) - Due October 1, 2021.
- Recycling Consolidation Grants to Responsible Units (DNR) - Due October 1, 2021.
- Ready for Reuse Loan and Grant Program (DNR) - Hazardous Substance and Petroleum - Available Year-Round.
- Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants (USDA) - Available Year-Round.
Loans
- Ready for Reuse Loan and Grant Program (DNR) - Hazardous Substance and Petroleum - Available Year-Round.
- Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants (USDA) - Available Year-Round.
- Water
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- River Protection Management Grants - Land/Easement Acquisition (DNR) - Due February 1, 2021.
- Sport Fish Restoration (DNR) - Due February 1, 2021.
- Recreational Boating Facilities (For 4th quarter funding) (DNR) - Due February 1, 2021.
- Notice of Intent/Discharge Cost- Share Grants (DNR) - Due April 15, 2021.
- Targeted Runoff Management Grant Program (DNR) - Due May 15, 2021.
- Urban Nonpoint Source & Storm Management Grant Program (DNR) - 2020: Funding for construction projects 2021: Planning grants. Due May 15, 2021.
- Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) (DNR) - Due June 1, 2021.
- Notice of Intent/Discharge Cost - Share Grants (DNR) - Due June 15, 2021.
- Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) (DNR) - Environmental Improvement Fund. Financial Assistance Application. Due June 30, 2021.
- Harbor Assistance Program (DOT) - Due August 1, 2021.
- Notice of Intent/Discharge Cost-Share Grants (DNR) - Due August 1, 2021.
- Pre-application proposals due to DNR surface water and AIS grants - Due September 2, 2021.
- Clean Water Fund Loan Program (CWFL) (DNR) Environmental Improvement Fund - Financial Assistance Application. due September 30 2021.
- SFR Fishing Pier Grants (DNR) - Due October 1, 2020.
- Clean Water Fund Loan Program (DNR) - Intent to apply Due October 31, 2021.
- Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (DNR) - Intent to apply Due October 31, 2021.
- Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Control Grant (DNR) - AIS Education, Planning & Prevention, Small or Large Scale Population Management, Clean Boats, Eligibility Application due May 1. Pre-proposal due September 2. Final Application Due November 1, 2021.
- Lake Management Planning Large and Small Scale (DNR) - Eligibility Application due May 1, 2021.
- Lake Classification and Ordinance Development Grant (DNR) - Eligibility application due May 2. Pre-proposal due September 2. Final application due November 1.
- River Planning Grants (DNR) - Eligibility application due May 1. Pre-proposal due September 2. Final application due November 1.
- Lake Protection Grants (DNR) - Lake Protection including lane/easement acquisition, wetland & shoreland habitat restoration, lake management plan implementation and healthy lakes projects. Eligibility application due May 1st. Pre-proposal due September 2nd. Final application due November 1st.
- Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (DOA) - Due November 1, 2021.
- Clean Vessel Act (CVA) (DNR) - Available Year-Round.
- Dam Removal Grant Program (DNR) - Available Year-Round.
- Pilot Projects Program (DNR) - Adaptive management, water quality trading & other projects for compliance with WPDES permit - Available Year-Round.
- Recreational Boating Facilities Grant (DNR) - Available Year-Round.
Loans
- Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) (DNR) - Environmental Improvement Fund. Financial Assistance Application. Due June 30, 2021.
- Clean Water Fund Loan Program (CWFL) (DNR) Environmental Improvement Fund - Financial Assistance Application. due September 30 2021.
- Clean Water Fund Loan Program (DNR) - Intent to apply Due October 31, 2021.
- Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (DNR) - Intent to apply Due October 31, 2021.
- WEDC Grants
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Rolling applications - communities are encouraged to connect/apply by January 2021.
Funding opportunities by type
- Energy
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- Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP) – Applications open until funds are expended or until further notice.
- Energy Innovation Grant Program (PSC) - Due January 22, 2021.
- Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Grants and Guaranteed Loans – Grants Due February 1, 2021. Loan & Grant Combinations - March 31, 2021. Loan Guarantees – Ongoing.
- Renewable Energy Competitive Incentive Program (RECIP) (WI Focus on Energy) - Due February 1, 2021.
- Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovation Program - Due February 3, 2021.
- Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grants (through USDA RD, Rural Energy for America (USDA - Applications for unrestricted grants or loans and applications for grants and loans of $20,000 or less. Due March 31, 2021.
- Rural Energy for America Program (USDA) - Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Grants and Loans - Applications for Grants of $20,000 or Less and Loan/Grant of $20,000 or Less Combo Applications due by Nov. 2, 2020, or March 31, 2021. Applications for Unrestricted Grants or Loan/Unrestricted Grant Combo Applications due by March 31, 2021.
- Renewable Energy Competitive Incentive Program (RECIP) (WI Focus on Energy) - Due June 1, 2021.
- Renewable Energy Competitive Incentive Program (RECIP) (WI Focus on Energy) - Due October 1, 2021.
- Rural Energy for America Program Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grants (through USDA RD, Rural Energy for America) - Applications for grants or loans $20,000 or less. Due November 2, 2021.
Loans
- Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Grants and Guaranteed Loans – Grants Due February 1, 2021. Loan & Grant Combinations - March 31, 2021. Loan Guarantees – Ongoing.
- Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grants (through USDA RD, Rural Energy for America (USDA - Applications for unrestricted grants or loans and applications for grants and loans of $20,000 or less. Due March 31, 2021.
- Rural Energy for America Program (USDA) - Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Grants and Loans - Applications for Grants of $20,000 or Less and Loan/Grant of $20,000 or Less Combo Applications due by Nov. 2, 2020, or March 31, 2021. Applications for Unrestricted Grants or Loan/Unrestricted Grant Combo Applications due by March 31, 2021.
- Rural Energy for America Program Energy Audit and Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grants (through USDA RD, Rural Energy for America) - Applications for grants or loans $20,000 or less. Due November 2, 2021.
- Emergency Preparedness Grants
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- "We're all in" - DOA Grants
- Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grants (DNR) - No later than 60 days after the date of the Governor’s declaration of emergency.
- Forest Service Cross-Boundary Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Request for Applications 2021 - Due January 15, 2021.
- Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program (FEMA) - Due January 31, 2021.
- Forest Fire Protection Grants (FFP) - Applications accepted May 1 - July 1, 2020.
- Assistance to Firefighters Grant (FEMA) - Due date TBA.
- Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FEMA) - Due date TBA.
- Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant (FEMA) - Due date TBA.
- Economic Development Administration CARES Act Recovery Assistance - Available Year-Round.
- Public Assistance: Local, State, Tribal and Non-Profit (FEMA) - Available Year-Round.
- Wisconsin Disaster Fund (WEM) - Available Year-Round.
- Green Infrastructure
-
- Green Infrastructure Partnership Program (GIPP) - Due date TBA.
- Urban Forestry Startup Grants and Regular Grants - Due October 1, 2021.
- Tourism
-
- Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grant Program (Department of Tourism) - New event, Existing Event, Sales Promotion and One Time, Destination Marketing, One-of-a-Kind Applications.
- Tourist Information Center (TIC) Grant Program (Department of Tourism) - Applications due by July 1 for eligible expenses already incurred between January 1 and June 30 of that year.
- Ready, Set, Go Grants (Department of Tourism) - Applications must be submitted at least 90 days before start date of event. Applications due April 1, 2021 and September 1, 2021.
- Meetings Mean Business! Grants Program (Department of Tourism) - Available Year-Round.
- Transportation
-
- Freight Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Program (FRIIP) (DOT)
- Transportation Alternatives Program (DOT) – Pre-Scoping Applications Due 2018-2022; Application due TBA.
- Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) (DOT)
- People for Bikes Community Grants - Due April 3, 2021.
- ATV/UTV Trail Aids (DNR) - Due April 15, 2021.
- Snowmobile Trail Aids (DNR) - Maintenance and Development Projects - Due April 15, 2021.
- Recreational Trails Program (RTP) (DNR) - Due May 1, 2021.
- Snowmobile Trail Aids (DNR) Supplemental Maintenance. Due August 1, 2021.
- People for Bikes Community Grants - Due October 16, 2021.
- BUILD Discretionary Grant Program (DOT) - Due date TBA.
- Local Road Improvement Program (DOT) - Due Date TBA.
- Tribal-Specific
-
- Project TRANSAM – Ongoing and as supplies are available.
- GATHER Food Sovereignty Grant – Due January 14, 2021.
- Fiscal Year 2021 Tribal Wetland Program Development Grants – Due January 15, 2021.
- USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program – Due January 31, 2021.
- Energy Technology Deployment on Tribal Lands – Due February 11, 2021.
- Indian Community Development Block Grant (US Department of Housing and Urban Development) - Due date TBA.
- Waste/Recycling
-
- Basic Recycling Grants to Responsible Units (DNR) - Due October 1, 2021.
- Recycling Consolidation Grants to Responsible Units (DNR) - Due October 1, 2021.
- Ready for Reuse Loan and Grant Program (DNR) - Hazardous Substance and Petroleum - Available Year-Round.
- Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants (USDA) - Available Year-Round.
Loans
- Ready for Reuse Loan and Grant Program (DNR) - Hazardous Substance and Petroleum - Available Year-Round.
- Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants (USDA) - Available Year-Round.
- Water
-
- River Protection Management Grants - Land/Easement Acquisition (DNR) - Due February 1, 2021.
- Sport Fish Restoration (DNR) - Due February 1, 2021.
- Recreational Boating Facilities (For 4th quarter funding) (DNR) - Due February 1, 2021.
- Notice of Intent/Discharge Cost- Share Grants (DNR) - Due April 15, 2021.
- Targeted Runoff Management Grant Program (DNR) - Due May 15, 2021.
- Urban Nonpoint Source & Storm Management Grant Program (DNR) - 2020: Funding for construction projects 2021: Planning grants. Due May 15, 2021.
- Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) (DNR) - Due June 1, 2021.
- Notice of Intent/Discharge Cost - Share Grants (DNR) - Due June 15, 2021.
- Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) (DNR) - Environmental Improvement Fund. Financial Assistance Application. Due June 30, 2021.
- Harbor Assistance Program (DOT) - Due August 1, 2021.
- Notice of Intent/Discharge Cost-Share Grants (DNR) - Due August 1, 2021.
- Pre-application proposals due to DNR surface water and AIS grants - Due September 2, 2021.
- Clean Water Fund Loan Program (CWFL) (DNR) Environmental Improvement Fund - Financial Assistance Application. due September 30 2021.
- SFR Fishing Pier Grants (DNR) - Due October 1, 2020.
- Clean Water Fund Loan Program (DNR) - Intent to apply Due October 31, 2021.
- Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (DNR) - Intent to apply Due October 31, 2021.
- Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Control Grant (DNR) - AIS Education, Planning & Prevention, Small or Large Scale Population Management, Clean Boats, Eligibility Application due May 1. Pre-proposal due September 2. Final Application Due November 1, 2021.
- Lake Management Planning Large and Small Scale (DNR) - Eligibility Application due May 1, 2021.
- Lake Classification and Ordinance Development Grant (DNR) - Eligibility application due May 2. Pre-proposal due September 2. Final application due November 1.
- River Planning Grants (DNR) - Eligibility application due May 1. Pre-proposal due September 2. Final application due November 1.
- Lake Protection Grants (DNR) - Lake Protection including lane/easement acquisition, wetland & shoreland habitat restoration, lake management plan implementation and healthy lakes projects. Eligibility application due May 1st. Pre-proposal due September 2nd. Final application due November 1st.
- Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (DOA) - Due November 1, 2021.
- Clean Vessel Act (CVA) (DNR) - Available Year-Round.
- Dam Removal Grant Program (DNR) - Available Year-Round.
- Pilot Projects Program (DNR) - Adaptive management, water quality trading & other projects for compliance with WPDES permit - Available Year-Round.
- Recreational Boating Facilities Grant (DNR) - Available Year-Round.
Loans
- Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) (DNR) - Environmental Improvement Fund. Financial Assistance Application. Due June 30, 2021.
- Clean Water Fund Loan Program (CWFL) (DNR) Environmental Improvement Fund - Financial Assistance Application. due September 30 2021.
- Clean Water Fund Loan Program (DNR) - Intent to apply Due October 31, 2021.
- Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (DNR) - Intent to apply Due October 31, 2021.
- WEDC Grants
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Rolling applications - communities are encouraged to connect/apply by January 2021.
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