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
The Trek Foundation
The Trek Foundation
The Trek Foundation funds trail projects that help preserve land, are open to the public and free to use, and will be activated by the local community.
Wisconsin Economic Development
Small Business Technical Assistance Program
The Small Business Technical Assistance Program seeks to increase traditional small business activity across Wisconsin.
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.
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American Sportfishing Association: Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing
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