Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
HUD provides annual grants on a formula basis to local governments and states for a wide range of community planning initiatives. Funds are intended for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons, prevent or eliminate slums or blight and address urgent community development needs. In the past, CDBG funds have been used for trail construction.
Organization
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Eligibility
Government and Tribes
Focus
Infrastructure and Acquisitions
Maintenance and Stewardship
Related Resources
National Park Service
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grants Program
ORLP is a competitive federal grant program that funds outdoor recreational opportunities in rural and urban areas.
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Ready, Set, Go! Grant
The Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) grant program assists destinations in securing competitive sporting events that are not regularly held in Wisconsin and require an upfront financial commitment. The RSG fund has $110,000 per fiscal year available for matching grants.
League of American Bicyclists
Community Spark Grant
The League’s Bicycle Friendly America program awards organizations for projects and programs that spark change and catalyze a community’s ability to create places where bicycling is safer, easier, and more accessible.
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American Sportfishing Association: Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing
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