Green Tier Legacy Communities Funding Opportunities
for 2022
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 2022 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.
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Upcoming funding opportunities
October
Grants
- SFR Fishing Pier Grants (DNR) - Due October 1
- Basic Recycling Grants to Responsible Units (DNR) - Due October 1.
- Recycling Consolidation Grants to Responsible Units (DNR) - Due October 1.
- Tax Increment Finance (DOR) TID creation and amendment packets - Due October 31.
- Clean Water Fund Loan Program (DNR) - Intent to apply due October 31.
- Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (DNR) - Intent to apply due October 31.
Loans
- Clean Water Fund Loan Program (DNR) - Intent to apply due October 31.
- Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (DNR) - Intent to apply due October 31.
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.
- 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 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 5.
December
Grants
- Main Street Program (WEDC) - Intent to Apply due year prior to application. Due December 1.
- Wisconsin Land Information Program (WLIP)(DOA) - Due December 31.
Opportunities by month
- January
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Grants
- GATHER Food Sovereignty Grant – Due January 14.
- Green Infrastructure Partnership Program (GIPP)
- February
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Grants
- River Protection Management Grants - Land/Easement Acquisition (DNR) - Due February 1.
- Sport Fish Restoration (DNR) - Due February 1.
- Recreational Boating Facilities (For 4th quarter funding) - Due February 1.
- USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program – Due February 15.
- Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FEMA) - Due February 18.
- March
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Grants
- NPS Rivers, Trails, Conservation Assistance Program - Due March 1.
- Municipal Flood Control Grants Program (DNR) - Due March 15.
- Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Grants and Guaranteed Loans – Grants due March 31, Loan & Grant Combinations due March 31, Loan Guarantees ongoing.
- 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.
- Community Development Block Grant - Small Cities Housing Program (DOA)
- Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant (FEMA)
Loans
- Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Grants and Guaranteed Loans – Grants due March 31, Loan & Grant Combinations due March 31, Loan Guarantees ongoing.
- 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.
- April
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Grants
- ATV/UTV Trial Aids (DNR) - Due April 15.
- Notice of Intent/Discharge Cost- Share Grants (DNR) - Due April 15.
- Snowmobile Trail Aids - Maintenance and Development Projects - Maintenance and Development Projects(DNR) - Due April 15.
- Targeted Runoff Management Grant Program (DNR) - Due April 15.
- Tax Increment Certification and Annual Fee Due (DOR) - Due April 15.
- Urban Nonpoint Source & Storm Management Grant Program (DNR) - April 15.
- Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase II – Due April 6.
- 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.
- Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) - Due May 1.
- Recreational Trails Program (RTP) (DNR) - Due May 1.
- Forest Fire Protection Grants (FFP) - Applications accepted May 1 - July 1.
- Community Development Block Grant - Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) (DOA) - Due May 12.
- Citizen-Based Monitoring Partnership Program (DNR)
- June
-
Grants
- Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) (DNR) - Due June 1.
- Tax Incremental District Annual Report (DOR) - Due June 1.
- Notice of Intent/Discharge Cost - Share Grants (DNR) - Due June 15.
- Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) (DNR) - Environmental Improvement Fund. Financial Assistance application due June 30.
- August
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Grants
- Harbor Assistance Program (DOT) - Due August 1.
- Snowmobile Trail Aids Supplemental Maintenance (DNR) - Due August 1.
- Notice of Intent/Discharge Cost-Share Grants (DNR) - Due August 15.
- September
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Grants
- Clean Water Fund Loan Program (CWFL) (DNR) Environmental Improvement Fund - Financial Assistance Application. due September 30.
Loans
- Clean Water Fund Loan Program (CWFL) (DNR) Environmental Improvement Fund - Financial Assistance Application. due September 30.
- October
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Grants
- SFR Fishing Pier Grants (DNR) - Due October 1
- Basic Recycling Grants to Responsible Units (DNR) - Due October 1.
- Recycling Consolidation Grants to Responsible Units (DNR) - Due October 1.
- Tax Increment Finance (DOR) TID creation and amendment packets - Due October 31.
- Clean Water Fund Loan Program (DNR) - Intent to apply due October 31.
- Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (DNR) - Intent to apply due October 31.
Loans
- Clean Water Fund Loan Program (DNR) - Intent to apply due October 31.
- Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (DNR) - Intent to apply due October 31.
- November
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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.
- 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 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 5.
- December
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Grants
- Main Street Program (WEDC) - Intent to Apply due year prior to application. Due December 1.
- Wisconsin Land Information Program (WLIP)(DOA) - Due December 31.
- Grants Available Year-Round
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- Local Road Improvement Program (DOT)
- Pilot Projects Program (DNR) - Adaptive management, water quality trading & other projects for compliance with WPDES permit.
- Public Assistance: Local, State, Tribal and Non-Profit (FEMA)
- Ready for Reuse Loan and Grant Program (DNR) - Hazardous Substance and Petroleum.
- Recreational Boating Facilities Grant (DNR)
- Rural Energy for America Program (USDA) - Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Grants and Loans.
- Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant (FEMA)
- Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) (DOT)
- Transportation Alternatives Program (DOT)
- Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grants (DNR) - No later than 60 days after the date of the Governor’s declaration of emergency.
- USDA Rural Development Business and Industry (B&I) CARES Act Program
- Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants (USDA)
- Wisconsin Assessment Monies (WAM)
- Wisconsin Disaster Fund (WEM)
Loans
- Community Facilities Direct Loans and Grants (USDA)
- Ready for Reuse Loan and Grant Program (DNR) - Hazardous Substance and Petroleum.
- Rural Energy for America Program (USDA) - Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Grants and Loans.
- Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants (USDA)
Opportunities by category
- Community Outreach
- Conservation
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- 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.
- Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) - Due May 1.
- NPS Rivers, Trails, Conservation Assistance Program - Due March 1.
- Development
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- Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Program (WEDC) - Available Year-Round.
- Brownfield Site Assessment Grant Program (WEDC) (SAG) - Available Year-Round.
- Community Development Block Grant - Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) (DOA) - Due May 12.
- Community Development Block Grant - Public Facilities Economic Development (CDBG-PFED) Program (DOA) - Available Year-Round.
- Community Development Block Grant - Small Cities Housing Program (DOA)
- 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.
- Tax Increment Certification and Annual Fee Due (DOR) - Due April 15.
- Tax Incremental District Annual Report (DOR) - Due June 1.
- Tax Increment Finance (DOR) TID creation and amendment packets - Due October 31.
- Wisconsin Assessment Monies (WAM) - Available Year-Round.
- Energy
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- Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Grants
- 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. and Guaranteed Loans – Grants Due February 1. Loan & Grant Combinations - March 31. Loan Guarantees – Ongoing.
- Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP) – Applications open until funds are expended or until further notice.
Loans
- Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Grants and Guaranteed Loans – Grants Due February 1. Loan & Grant Combinations due March 31. Loan Guarantees ongoing.
- 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.
- Emergency Preparedness Grants
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- "We're all in" - DOA Grants
- Assistance to Firefighters Grant (FEMA)
- Economic Development Administration CARES Act Recovery Assistance - Available Year-Round.
- Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FEMA)
- Forest Fire Protection Grants (FFP) - Applications accepted May 1 - July 1.
- Public Assistance: Local, State, Tribal and Non-Profit (FEMA) - Available Year-Round.
- Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant (FEMA)
- Urban Forestry Catastrophic Storm Grants (DNR) - No later than 60 days after the date of the Governor’s declaration of emergency.
- Wisconsin Disaster Fund (WEM) - Available Year-Round.
- Green Infrastructure
- Transportation
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- ATV/UTV Trail Aids (DNR) - Due April 15.
- BUILD Discretionary Grant Program (DOT)
- Freight Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Program (FRIIP) (DOT)
- Local Road Improvement Program (DOT)
- Recreational Trails Program (RTP) (DNR) - Due May 1.
- Snowmobile Trail Aids (DNR) - Maintenance and Development Projects - Due April 15.
- Snowmobile Trail Aids (DNR) Supplemental Maintenance. Due August 1.
- Transportation Alternatives Program (DOT)
- Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) (DOT)
- Tribal-Specific
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- GATHER Food Sovereignty Grant – Due January 14.
- Indian Community Development Block Grant (US Department of Housing and Urban Development)
- Project TRANSAM – Ongoing and as supplies are available.
- USDA 1994 Tribal Scholars Program – Due February 15.
- Waste/Recycling
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- Basic Recycling Grants to Responsible Units (DNR) - Due October 1.
- Ready for Reuse Loan and Grant Program (DNR) - Hazardous Substance and Petroleum - Available Year-Round.
- Recycling Consolidation Grants to Responsible Units (DNR) - Due October 1.
- 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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- 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.
- Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) (DNR) - Due June 1.
- Clean Vessel Act (CVA) (DNR) - Available Year-Round.
- Clean Water Fund Loan Program (CWFL) (DNR) Environmental Improvement Fund - Financial Assistance Application. due September 30. Intent to apply due October 31.
- Dam Removal Grant Program (DNR) - Available Year-Round.
- Harbor Assistance Program (DOT) - Due August 1.
- Lake Classification and Ordinance Development Grant (DNR) - Eligibility application due May 2. 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 1.
- Notice of Intent/Discharge Cost- Share Grants (DNR) - Due April 15, June 15, August 15.
- 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.
- River Planning Grants (DNR) - Eligibility application due May 1. Pre-proposal due September 2. Final application due November 1.
- River Protection Management Grants - Land/Easement Acquisition (DNR) - Due February 1.
- Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) (DNR) - Environmental Improvement Fund. Financial Assistance Application due June 30. Intent to apply due October 31.
- SFR Fishing Pier Grants (DNR) - Due October 1.
- Sport Fish Restoration (DNR) - Due February 1.
- Targeted Runoff Management Grant Program (DNR) - Due April 15.
- Urban Nonpoint Source & Storm Management Grant Program (DNR) - April 15.
- Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (DOA) - Due November 5.
Loans
- Clean Water Fund Loan Program (CWFL) (DNR) Environmental Improvement Fund - Financial Assistance Application. due September 30. Intent to apply due October 31.
- Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) (DNR) - Environmental Improvement Fund. Financial Assistance application due June 30. Intent to apply due October 31.
- WEDC Grants
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Rolling applications - communities are encouraged to connect/apply by January.
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