Wisconsin Office of Recovery and Reinvestment: Program Search Results

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BROADBAND TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM - Infrastructure Grants FIRST ROUND APPLICATION DEADLINE AUGUST 14, 2009. A SECOND ROUND APPLICATION PROCESS IS EXPECTED. Description: Provides funding to improve broadband service in underserved and unserved areas. Funding Mechanism: This program is administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Agency (NTIA) under the U.S. Department of Commerce. Funding will be made available competitively as matching grants to eligible entities. For more information, visit http://www.broadbandusa.gov. State Agency: Public Service Commission State Contact Name: Gary Evenson State Contact Phone: (608) 266-6744 State Contact E-Mail: gary.evenson@psc.state.wi.us State Web Site: http://psc.wi.gov/recoveryAct/index-recoveryAct.htm Eligible Entities: Businesses Individuals Local Government Non-Profit Organizations Other State Government Tribal Government Universities Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Commerce, Dept. of Federal Contact Name: Barbara Brown, National Telecommunications and Information Agency Federal Contact Phone: (202) 482-4374 Federal Contact E-Mail: bbrown@ntia.doc.gov Federal Web Site: http://www.ntia.doc.gov/broadbandgrants/index.html Federal Amount: $3,900,000,000.00 Return to Top
BROADBAND TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM - Sustainable Adoption Grants APPLICATION DEADLINE AUGUST 14, 2009. Description: Provides funding for innovative programs to encourage sustainable adoption of broadband service. Funding Mechanism: This program is administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Agency (NTIA) under the U.S. Department of Commerce. Funding will be made available competitively as matching grants to eligible entities. For more information, visit http://www.broadbandusa.gov. State Agency: Public Service Commission State Contact Name: Gary Evenson State Contact Phone: (608) 266-6744 State Contact E-Mail: gary.evenson@psc.state.wi.us State Web Site: http://psc.wi.gov/recoveryAct/index-recoveryAct.htm Eligible Entities: Businesses Individuals Local Government Non-Profit Organizations Other State Government Tribal Government Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Commerce, Dept. of Federal Contact Name: Barbara Brown, National Telecommunications and Information Agency Federal Contact Phone: (202) 482-4374 Federal Contact E-Mail: bbrown@ntia.doc.gov Federal Web Site: http://www.ntia.doc.gov/broadbandgrants/index.html Federal Amount: $250,000,000.00 Return to Top
BROADBAND TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM - Public Computing Centers APPLICATION DEADLINE AUGUST 14, 2009. Description: Provides funding for public computer centers at community colleges and libraries. Funding Mechanism: This program is administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Agency (NTIA) under the U.S. Department of Commerce. Funding will be made available competitively as matching grants to eligible entities. For more information, visit http://www.broadbandusa.gov. State Agency: Public Service Commission State Contact Name: Gary Evenson State Contact Phone: (608) 266-6744 State Contact E-Mail: gary.evenson@psc.state.wi.us State Web Site: http://psc.wi.gov/recoveryAct/index-recoveryAct.htm Eligible Entities: Local Government Schools or School Districts State Government Technical Colleges Universities Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Commerce, Dept. of Federal Contact Name: Barbara Brown, National Telecommunications and Information Agency Federal Contact Phone: (202) 482-4374 Federal Contact E-Mail: bbrown@ntia.doc.gov Federal Web Site: http://www.ntia.doc.gov/broadbandgrants/index.html Federal Amount: $200,000,000.00 Return to Top
BROADBAND TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM - State Broadband Data and Development Grants Description: Provides funding for developing and maintaining a statewide broadband inventory and map, as authorized in the Broadband Data Services Improvement Act (P.L. 110-385). State maps will be incorporated into a national broadband inventory within two years. Funding Mechanism: Funding for this program will be distributed through competitive grants to state governments or to a single entity designated by a state government to complete a comprehensive map and inventory of broadband availability. For more information, visit http://www.broadbandusa.gov. State Agency: Public Service Commission State Contact Name: Gary Evenson State Contact Phone: (608) 266-6744 State Contact E-Mail: gary.evenson@psc.state.wi.us State Web Site: http://psc.wi.gov/recoveryAct/index-recoveryAct.htm State Amount: $6,000,000.00 Eligible Entities: Businesses Local Government Non-Profit Organizations State Government Responsibility for Implementation: State Federal Agency: Commerce, Dept. of Federal Contact Name: Barbara Brown, National Telecommunications and Information Agency Federal Contact Phone: (202) 482-4374 Federal Contact E-Mail: bbrown@ntia.doc.gov Federal Web Site: http://www.ntia.doc.gov/broadbandgrants/index.html Federal Amount: $350,000,000.00 Return to Top
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) - Entitlement Communities Program Description: Provides continuing community development block grant funding for community and economic development projects, including housing. Funding Mechanism: Block grant formula to entitlement cities and counties. State Agency: Commerce, Department of State Contact Name: Jim Frymark State Contact Phone: (608) 266-2742 State Contact E-Mail: james.frymark@wi.gov State Web Site: http://www.commerce.wi.gov/COM/COM-Recovery.html State Amount: $10,066,931.00 Eligible Entities: Local Government Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Local Federal Agency: Housing and Urban Development, Dept. of Federal Web Site: http://www.hud.gov/recovery/ Federal Amount: $700,000,000.00 Return to Top
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - Tribal Description: Provides financial assistance, technical assistance, training and outreach programs designed to benefit Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Alaskan Native communities. Programs are provided primarily through qualified community development lender organizations with experience and expertise in community development banking and lending in Indian country, Native American organizations, tribes and tribal organizations and other suitable providers. Funding Mechanism: Funding is in the US Department of Treasury. State Agency: Administration, Department of State Contact Name: Brian Vigue State Contact Phone: (608) 267-1824 State Contact E-Mail: brian.vigue@wisconsin.gov Eligible Entities: Businesses Other Tribal Government Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Treasury, Department of Federal Web Site: http://www.cdfifund.gov/what_we_do/programs_id.asp?programID=3 Return to Top
CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE - AmeriCorps State and National Program APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED. Description: Provides funding to support additional AmeriCorps members to engage in activities that will address the current economic crisis. Funding Mechanism: Only current AmeriCorps grantees are eligible for these funds. A current grantee is any of the following with an operational grant as of February 17, 2009: National Direct, National Professional Corps, Indian Tribes, and National EAP grantees; programs in states and territories without commissions; and State Commission sub-grantees. Planning grantees are not eligible. State Agency: Administration, Department of State Contact Name: Tom Devine State Contact Phone: (608) 261-6716 State Contact E-Mail: thomas.devine@wisconsin.gov State Web Site: http://www.servewisconsin.wi.gov/ State Amount: $3,949,303.00 Eligible Entities: Other Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service Federal Contact E-Mail: recovery@cns.gov Federal Web Site: http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/recovery/index.asp Federal Amount: $89,000,000.00 Return to Top
CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE - Volunteers in Service to America Program (VISTA) Description: The mission of the AmeriCorps VISTA program to create and expand programs that bring low-income individuals and communities out of poverty is strongly aligned with Administration and Congressional priorities in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). Existing VISTA projects already support job creation, the abatement of home foreclosures, credit counseling and financial asset development programs. Corporation state office staff allocate VISTA resources based upon the critical needs of their state. Funding Mechanism: Actual awards for new programs and the assignment of additional VISTA members to existing projects will not be made until approval of the Corporation�s plan. Assuming the plan is approved by mid-March, VISTA will aim to have all Recovery Act VISTAs placed by the end of fiscal year 2009. To accomplish this, VISTA is scheduling additional pre-service orientation sessions beginning in April. State Agency: Administration, Department of State Contact Name: Tom Devine State Contact Phone: (608) 261-6716 State Contact E-Mail: thomas.devine@wisconsin.gov State Web Site: http://www.servewisconsin.wi.gov/ Eligible Entities: Other Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service Federal Contact E-Mail: recovery@cns.gov Federal Web Site: http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/recovery/index.asp Federal Amount: $65,000,000.00 Return to Top
DISTANCE LEARNING, TELEMEDICINE & BROADBAND GRANTS APPLICATION DEADLINE AUGUST 14, 2009. Description: Provides funding for broadband projects in rural areas. Priority is given to projects that benefit areas that do not have broadband service and that would result in more choices in providers for rural areas. Projects must be located in an areas where at least 75 percent of the area is without sufficient access to broadband service, as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture. Funding Mechanism: This program is administered by USDA Rural Utilities Service through a competitive selection process. For more information, visit http://www.broadbandusa.gov. State Agency: Public Service Commission State Contact Name: Gary Evenson State Contact Phone: (608) 266-6744 State Contact E-Mail: gary.evenson@psc.state.wi.us State Web Site: http://psc.wi.gov/recoveryAct/index-recoveryAct.htm Eligible Entities: Businesses Individuals Local Government Non-Profit Organizations State Government Tribal Government Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Agriculture, Dept. of Federal Contact Name: Steve Coyner, Rural Utilities Service Federal Contact Phone: (715) 833-2415 Federal Contact E-Mail: steve.coyner@usda.gov Federal Web Site: http://www.usda.gov/rus/telecom/index.htm Federal Amount: $2,500,000,000.00 Return to Top
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION (EDA) FUNDING - Amercian Recovery Program APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED Description: Provides grants to states, local government entities and eligible non-profits to create jobs and generate private sector investment by promoting comprehensive, entrepreneurial and innovation-based economic development efforts.Priority consideration will be given to those areas that have experienced sudden and severe economic dislocation and job loss due to corporate restructuring. Funding Mechanism: Competitive grants through EDA'a six Regional Offices. Funding Announcement amy.cumblad@wi.gov Eligible Entities: Local Government Non-Profit Organizations State Government Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Commerce, Dept. of Federal Web Site: http://www.eda.gov/xp/EDAPublic/NewsEvents/PressReleases/PRWashington031109.xml Federal Amount: $150,000,000.00 Return to Top
INDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATIONS PERIOD CLOSED Description: Provides funds for acquisition, new construction, rehabilitation of affordable housing, site improvement, development and rehabilitation of utilities and infrastructure, utility services, conversion, demolition, financing, administration and planning, improvement to achieve greater energy efficiency, mold remediation, investments that leverage private sector funding or financing for renovations, and energy conservation retrofit investments. Funding Mechanism: HUD expects to announce awards by September 30, 2009. As soon as rating is completed, the applicant has complied with any pre-award requirements, and Congressional release has been obtained, a grant award letter, a grant agreement, and other forms and certifications will be mailed to the recipient. State Agency: Administration, Department of State Contact Name: Brian Vigue State Contact Phone: (608) 267-1824 State Contact E-Mail: brian.vigue@wisconsin.gov Eligible Entities: Tribal Government Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Housing and Urban Development, Dept. of Federal Web Site: http://portal.hud.gov/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/RECOVERY/PROGRAMS/INDIAN_COMMUNITY_DEVELOPMENT_RESOURCES/ICDBG%20FUNDING%20NOTICE.PDF Federal Amount: $10,000,000.00 Return to Top
INDIAN GUARANTEED LOAN PROGRAM Description: The bill creates a guaranteed loan program through the Bureau of Indian Affairs for construction projects. State Agency: Administration, Department of State Contact Name: Brian Vigue State Contact Phone: (608) 267-1824 State Contact E-Mail: brian.vigue@wisconsin.gov Eligible Entities: Other Tribal Government Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Interior, Dept. of the Federal Web Site: http://www.doi.gov/bia/ Federal Amount: $10,000,000.00 Return to Top
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS Description: Tax-exempt private activity bonds for manufacturing. Expands definition of manufacturing to production of intangible property. Also clarifies what is in a manufacturing facility. Funding Mechanism: The Wisconsin Department of Commerce approves projects eligible to receive volume cap allocation. No additional bonding authority or volume cap. State Agency: Commerce, Department of State Contact Name: Steve Sabatke State Contact Phone: (608) 267-0762 State Contact E-Mail: steven.sabatke@wi.gov State Web Site: http://commerce.wi.gov/BD/BD-IRB.html Eligible Entities: Businesses Responsibility for Implementation: Federal State Federal Agency: Internal Revenue Service Federal Web Site: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=205018,00.html Return to Top
LICENSURE PORTABILITY SPECIAL INITIATIVE APPLICATIONS DUE TO US DHHS BY NOVEMBER 18, 2009 Description: The primary purpose of the Licensure Portability Special ARRA Initiative is to provide support for State professional licensing boards to carry out programs under which licensing boards of various States cooperate to develop and implement State policies that will reduce statutory and regulatory barriers to telemedicine. The Licensure Portability Special ARRA Initiative is authorized by Section 330L of the Public Health Service Act and Title XIII of Division A of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law 111-5. Funding Mechanism: Eligible applicants include State professional licensing boards, including national organizations of professional licensing boards that provide services to State licensing boards. DHHS estimates it will award 3 grants. State Agency: Regulation and Licensing, Department of Eligible Entities: Non-Profit Organizations Other State Government Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Health & Human Services, Dept. of Federal Contact Name: Dena S. Puskin Federal Contact Phone: (301) 443-0447 Federal Contact E-Mail: CallCenter@HRSA.GOV Federal Web Site: https://grants.hrsa.gov/ Federal Amount: $1,500,000.00 Return to Top
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS - Grants to State and Regional Arts Organizations APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED. Description: Provides a one-time grant to the designated 50 state and six jurisdictional arts agencies (SAAs), their six authorized regional arts organizations (RAOs), and the national service organization for SAAs and RAOs for projects that focus on the preservation of jobs in the arts. Funds to the SAAs and RAOs must be used for subgranting to eligible nonprofit organizations in their state or region. These special, one-time subgrants to organizations must be used for salary support, full or partial, for one or more positions that are critical to an organization�s artistic mission and that are in jeopardy or have been eliminated as a result of the current economic climate, or fees for previously engaged artists and/or contractual personnel to maintain or expand the period during which such persons would be engaged. Funding Mechanism: Eligible grantees are listed at: http://www.nea.gov/partner/state/SAA_RAO_list.html. State Agency: Arts Board State Contact Phone: (608) 266-0190 State Contact E-Mail: artsboard@wisconsin.gov State Web Site: http://artsboard.wisconsin.gov State Amount: $318,500.00 Eligible Entities: Other State Government Responsibility for Implementation: Federal State Federal Agency: National Endowment for the Arts Federal Web Site: http://www.nea.gov/recovery/nea-recovery-programs.html Federal Amount: $20,000,000.00 Return to Top
RECOVERY ZONE BONDS - Facility Bonds Description: New category of tax-exempt private activity bonds that can be used by qualified business for property located in a designated Recovery Zone. Funding Mechanism: $15 billion total. Allocation same as Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds. Does not apply to regular volume cap allocation. Bonds must be issued in 2009 or 2010. Allocation amounts not yet available. State Agency: Commerce, Department of State Contact Name: Steve Sabatke State Contact Phone: (608) 267-0762 State Contact E-Mail: steven.sabatke@wi.gov Eligible Entities: Local Government Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Internal Revenue Service Federal Amount: $15,000,000,000.00 Return to Top
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - 7(a) Loan Program PROGRAM OPENED ON MARCH 16, 2009. Description: Helps small businesses obtain financing where they might not be eligible through normal lending channels-changes to program are reduction/elimi nation of fees; increase in loan guarantee to as much as 90%. New 7(a) ARRA Loan Program. Funding Mechanism: For-profit businesses that meet SBA size standards; show good character, credit, management and ability to pay may apply through an SBA-approved lender. 90% guarantee and reduction/elmination of fees now available. State Agency: Commerce, Department of State Web Site: http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/BD/ Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Small Business Administration Federal Contact Name: Cindy Merrigan Federal Contact Phone: (608) 441-5560 Federal Contact E-Mail: cindy.merrigan@sba.gov Federal Web Site: http://www.sba.gov/services/financialassistance/sbaloantopics/7a/index.html Return to Top
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - America's Recovery Capital Loan Program PROGRAM BEGINS JUNE 15, 2009. Description: Provides deferred payment loans of up to $35,000 to make payments on existing, qualifying loan for up to six months. 100% guaranteed by SBA. Repayment begins 12 months after loan is disbursed. Funding Mechanism: For-profit businesses that meet SBA size standards and eligible business type may apply. ARC loans will be offered by some SBA lenders for as long as funding is available or until September 30, 2010, whichever comes first. For more information, visit: http://www.sba.gov/wi. State Agency: Commerce, Department of State Web Site: http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/BD/ Eligible Entities: Businesses Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Small Business Administration Federal Contact Name: Cindy Merrigan Federal Contact Phone: (608) 441-5560 Federal Contact E-Mail: cindy.merrigan@sba.gov Federal Web Site: http://www.sba.gov/recovery Federal Amount: $255,000,000.00 Return to Top
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Microloans Description: Provides loans of $500 to $35,000 to businesses and not for profit child care centers. Funding Mechanism: Loans are made by nonprofit intermediaries - six microlenders statewide may take applications. Eligible entities show good character, credit, management and ability to pay. $30 million for loans and $24 million for technical assistance. State Agency: Commerce, Department of State Web Site: http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/BD/ Eligible Entities: Businesses Non-Profit Organizations Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Small Business Administration Federal Contact Name: Cindy Merrigan Federal Contact Phone: (608) 441-5560 Federal Contact E-Mail: cindy.merrigan@sba.gov Federal Web Site: http://www.sba.gov/localresources/district/wi/financing/WI_WIMICRO.html Federal Amount: $54,000,000.00 Return to Top
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - 504 Program 504 ARRA PROGRAM LAUNCHED MARCH 16, 2009 Description: Provides long term, fixed rate financing for real estate, or machinery and equipment. Changes to program are allowing refinancing and reduction of fees. Funding Mechanism: For-profit businesses that show good character, credit, management and ability to pay may apply through a certified development corporation. Reduction of fees and allowance of refinancing now available. State Agency: Commerce, Department of State Web Site: http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/BD/ Eligible Entities: Businesses Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Small Business Administration Federal Contact Name: Cindy Merrigan Federal Contact Phone: (608) 441-5560 Federal Contact E-Mail: cindy.merrigan@sba.gov Federal Web Site: http://www.sba.gov/localresources/district/wi/financing/index.html Federal Amount: $375,000,000.00 Return to Top
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Surety Bonds Description: Provides $15 million for the Surety Bond Guarantees Revolving Fund, which supports SBA-backed bonds issued by private surety companies to small businesses, which need them in order to bid on many contracts and ensure that they perform on contracts they win. Bill raises the maximum bond amount from $2 million to $5 million. State Agency: Commerce, Department of State Web Site: http://www.commerce.state.wi.us/BD/ Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Small Business Administration Federal Contact Name: Cindy Merrigan Federal Contact Phone: (608) 441-5560 Federal Contact E-Mail: cindy.merrigan@sba.gov Federal Web Site: http://www.sba.gov/localresources/district/wi/financing/WI_WISURETY.html Federal Amount: $15,000,000.00 Return to Top
STATE FISCAL STABILIZATION FUND - Education State Grants Description: The State Stabilization Fund reflects Governor Doyle's partnership with Congressman David Obey, and other members of Wisconsin�s Congressional Delegation, to protect Wisconsin schools and essential police and fire services. More than $53 billion nationally is provided to stabilize state budgets, of which $48 billion is allocated to protect education, preserve local police and fire services and maintain other essential government services. The Governor's 2009-11 biennial budget allocates Wisconsin's share from this fund to avoid deep cuts to school aid, shared revenue and other critical government services. The Stabilization Fund also includes $5 billion for the U.S. Department of Education. This includes $4.35 billion to make competitive "Race to the Top" grants to help states with plans to improve student achievement and $650 million to make competitive "Invest in What Works and Innovation" awards to assist school districts and non-profit organizations. Guidelines are expected to be issued by the Department of Education in the near future. Funding Mechanism: Funds allocated to states based on state population. Funds may be used in State fiscal years 2009, 2010, and 2011. Governors must submit an application that includes assurances. A portion of the funds may be reserved for a new state Incentive Fund at the Secretary of Education's discretion. Governors may also seek fiscal and regulatory relief from other federal education programs. State Agency: Public Instruction, Department of State Amount: $717,336,999.00 Eligible Entities: State Government Responsibility for Implementation: State Federal Agency: Education, Dept. of Federal Web Site: http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/leg/recovery/index.html Federal Amount: $39,743,348,000.00 Return to Top
STATE FISCAL STABILIZATION FUND - Government Services Description: The State Stabilization Fund reflects Governor Doyle's partnership with Congressman David Obey, and other members of Wisconsin�s Congressional Delegation, to protect Wisconsin schools and essential police and fire services. More than $53 billion nationally is provided to stabilize state budgets, of which $48 billion is allocated to protect education, preserve local police and fire services and maintain other essential government services. The Governor's 2009-11 biennial budget allocates Wisconsin's share from this fund to avoid deep cuts to school aid, shared revenue and other critical government services. The Stabilization Fund also includes $5 billion for the U.S. Department of Education. This includes $4.35 billion to make competitive "Race to the Top" grants to help states with plans to improve student achievement and $650 million to make competitive "Invest in What Works and Innovation" awards to assist school districts and non-profit organizations. Guidelines are expected to be issued by the Department of Education in the near future. Funding Mechanism: Funds allocated to states based on state population. Funds may be used in State fiscal years 2009, 2010, and 2011. Governors must submit an application that includes assurances. A portion of the funds may be reserved for a new state Incentive Fund at the Secretary of Education's discretion. Governors may also seek fiscal and regulatory relief from other federal education programs. State Agency: Administration, Department of State Amount: $159,603,097.00 Eligible Entities: State Government Responsibility for Implementation: State Federal Agency: Education, Dept. of Federal Web Site: http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/leg/recovery/index.html Federal Amount: $8,842,652,000.00 Return to Top
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES FUND - Non-Profit Capacity Building Program APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED. Description: Provides funding to expand and strengthen the role of non-profit organizations in their capacity to provide social services to low-income communities. Funding Mechanism: Funds will be distributed through competitive grants. State Agency: Children and Families, Department of State Contact Name: Lisa Patrick State Contact Phone: (414) 227-1741 State Contact E-Mail: lisa.patrick@wisconsin.gov Eligible Entities: Local Government Non-Profit Organizations State Government Tribal Government Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Health & Human Services, Dept. of Federal Web Site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2009-ACF-OCS-SN-0092.html Federal Amount: $34,000,000.00 Return to Top
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES FUND - State, Local, and Tribal Capacity Building Program APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED. Description: Provides funding to build the capacity of government offices (or their authorized designee) that provide outreach to faith-based and community-based organizations and to assist nonprofit organizations in addressing the broad economic recovery issues present in their communities, including helping low-income individuals secure and retain employment, earn higher wages, obtain better-quality jobs, and gain greater access to State and Federal benefits and tax credits. Funding Mechanism: Funds will be distributed through competitive grants. State Agency: Children and Families, Department of State Contact Name: Lisa Patrick State Contact Phone: (414) 227-1741 State Contact E-Mail: lisa.patrick@wisconsin.gov Eligible Entities: Local Government Schools or School Districts Tribal Government Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Health & Human Services, Dept. of Federal Web Site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2009-ACF-OCS-SN-0092.html Federal Amount: $12,000,000.00 Return to Top
TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR COMMUNITIES Description: Provides for trade adjustment assistance for communities affected by trade. The bill makes qualifying communities eligible for strategic planning grants, with preference given to small and medium sized communities, as well as for economic development grants to pursue adjustment projects identified in the community�s strategic plan. Up to $56.25 million of the $337.5 million allocated for the program may be utilized to fund strategic plans. Funding Mechanism: Competitive grants through US Commerce. This new program is not yet available but must be established by August 1, 2009. State Agency: Commerce, Department of State Contact Name: Jessica Stoller State Contact Phone: (608) 261-8469 State Contact E-Mail: jessica.stoller@wisconsin.gov Eligible Entities: Local Government State Government Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Commerce, Dept. of Federal Web Site: http://www.commerce.gov Federal Amount: $337,500,000.00 Return to Top
USDA FARM SERVICE AGENCY - Direct Farm Operating Loans Description: Provides funding for direct farm operating loans. Funding Mechanism: The Farm Service Agency has used all of its direct operating loan funds. Please use the contacts below to determine other financing options. State Agency: Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection, Dept. of State Contact Name: Frank Friar State Contact Phone: (800) 942-2474 State Contact E-Mail: Frank.Friar@wisconsin.gov State Web Site: http://www.datcp.state.wi.us/ Eligible Entities: Businesses Individuals Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Agriculture, Dept. of Federal Contact Name: Ray Ellenberger (ext. 103) Federal Contact Phone: (608) 662-4422 Federal Contact E-Mail: ray.ellenberger@wi.usda.gov Federal Web Site: http://www.usda.gov/fsa Return to Top
USDA FARM SERVICE AGENCY - Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm Raised Fish APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSED. Description: The Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program and Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm Raised Fish program, through the American Recovery and Reimvestment Act, provides farmers with eligible crop losses in 2008 to buy in disaster coverage for 2008 crop losses. Funding Mechanism: Farmers who suffered crop losses in 2008 and were not fully covered by crop insurance may qualify for reimbursements for 2008 crop losses. Famers with crop losses are encouraged to check with their local Farm Service Agency offices about buy in requirements. Payment of a sign up fee ($100 per crop) and purchasing crop insurance in the next crop year are part of the requirements. State Agency: Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection, Dept. of State Contact Name: Paul Dietmann State Contact Phone: (800) 942-2472 State Web Site: www.datcp.state.wi.us Eligible Entities: Other Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Agriculture, Dept. of Federal Contact Name: Russ Raeder Federal Contact Phone: (608) 662-4422 Federal Contact E-Mail: Russell.Raeder @WI.USDA.Gov Federal Web Site: www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/ Return to Top
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT - Business and Industry Loan Guarantee Program Description: Provides loan guarantees to rural business and industry to bolster existing private credit structure through the guarantee of quality loans to improve, develop, or finance business, industry, and employment, and to improve the economic and environmental climate in rural communities. Loan purposes include purchase and expansion of land, equipment, buildings, working capital, aquaculture, commercial nurseries, tourist and recreation facilities, hotels, motels, community facility projects, housing development sites, apartment buildings and the purchase of stock in a cooperative where commodities are being produced by the members for processing by the cooperative. Loan funds cannot be used for lines of credit, gambling, golf courses, and agricultural production over $1 million or more than 50% of a project and when not part of an integrated agriculture processing business. Projects must be located in rural areas or in cities or villages with populations less than 50,000. Funding Mechanism: Recovery funds for this program have not been released by yet by USDA. That should occur soon. If you have not submitted projects for this program and have not yet done so you should contact WI Rural Development. There are non recovery funds available. Contact the Wisconsin Rural Development office for details. State Agency: Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection, Dept. of State Contact Name: Will Hughes State Contact Phone: (608) 224-5142 State Contact E-Mail: Will.Hughes@wisconsin.gov State Web Site: http://www.datcp.state.wi.us Eligible Entities: Businesses Individuals Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Agriculture, Dept. of Federal Contact Name: Mark Brodziski Federal Contact Phone: (715) 345-7615 Federal Contact E-Mail: Mark. Brodziski@wi.usda.gov Federal Web Site: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/wi/programs/rbs/biguartd.htm Federal Amount: $50,000,000.00 Return to Top
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT - Community Facilities Description: Direct loans and grants for rural community facility programs. Essential community facilities such as municipal buildings, day centers, and health and safety facilities are examples. Eligible applicants must be cities or villages under 20,000 in population and have a median household income below $41,969. Wisconsin rural development will receive a state allocation of the national total. Check with the state Rural Development office for details by email RD.BCP.SO@wi.usda.gov. Funding Mechanism: Recovery funds for this program have not been released by yet by USDA. That should occur soon. If you have not submitted projects for this program and have not yet done so you should contact WI Rural Development. There are non recovery funds available. State Agency: Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection, Dept. of State Web Site: http://www.datcp.state.wi.us Eligible Entities: Local Government Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Agriculture, Dept. of Federal Contact Name: Mark Brodziski Federal Contact Phone: (715) 345-7615 Federal Contact E-Mail: Mark.Brodziski@wi.usda.gov Federal Web Site: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/cf/cp.htm Federal Amount: $130,000,000.00 Return to Top
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT - Rural Business Enterprise Grants Description: The primary objective of the program is to improve the economic conditions of rural areas. Funding Mechanism: Applications must be submitted in paper format to the USDA Rural Development State Office where the project is located. Applications may not be submitted by electronic mail. Applications submitted for ARRA funding may be submitted to the USDA Rural Development State Office until funds are depleted or until a date to be published in Fiscal Year 2010, whichever occurs earlier. Wisconsin USDA Rural Development State Office 4949 Kirschling Court Stevens Point, WI 54481 (715) 345-7600/TDD (715) 345-7614 State Agency: Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection, Dept. of Eligible Entities: Local Government State Government Tribal Government Responsibility for Implementation: Federal Federal Agency: Agriculture, Dept. of Federal Web Site: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/ Federal Amount: $20,000,000.00 Return to Top
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BROADBAND TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM - Infrastructure Grants

BROADBAND TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM - Sustainable Adoption Grants

BROADBAND TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM - Public Computing Centers

BROADBAND TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM - State Broadband Data and Development Grants

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) - Entitlement Communities Program

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - Tribal

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE - AmeriCorps State and National Program

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE - Volunteers in Service to America Program (VISTA)

DISTANCE LEARNING, TELEMEDICINE & BROADBAND GRANTS

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION (EDA) FUNDING - Amercian Recovery Program

INDIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

INDIAN GUARANTEED LOAN PROGRAM

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BONDS

LICENSURE PORTABILITY SPECIAL INITIATIVE

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS - Grants to State and Regional Arts Organizations

RECOVERY ZONE BONDS - Facility Bonds

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - 7(a) Loan Program

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - America's Recovery Capital Loan Program

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Microloans

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - 504 Program

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - Surety Bonds

STATE FISCAL STABILIZATION FUND - Education State Grants

STATE FISCAL STABILIZATION FUND - Government Services

STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES FUND - Non-Profit Capacity Building Program

STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES FUND - State, Local, and Tribal Capacity Building Program

TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE FOR COMMUNITIES

USDA FARM SERVICE AGENCY - Direct Farm Operating Loans

USDA FARM SERVICE AGENCY - Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm Raised Fish

USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT - Business and Industry Loan Guarantee Program

USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT - Community Facilities

USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT - Rural Business Enterprise Grants