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.
Organization
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Eligibility
Nonprofit Organization
Government and Tribes
Focus
Marketing
Related Resources
Wisconsin Economic Development
Vibrant Spaces Grant
Vibrant Spaces Grant provides support for local communities to develop and enhance public spaces.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Program
Provides matching grant funds to assist states in the “acquisition, restoration, management or enhancement of coastal wetlands.” Wisconsin projects bordering the Great Lakes are eligible.
National Fitness Campaign and Quartz
Outdoor Fitness Court Grants
The National Fitness Campaign funds, state-of-the-art outdoor Fitness Courts across communities to activate public spaces, encourage a healthy lifestyle and create equitable access to outdoor exercise programs.
Explore the Trends Shaping Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Industry Association: 2025 Outdoor Participation Trends Report
Bureau of Economic Analysis: 2024 Economic Statistics for Wisconsin
Adventure Travel Trade Association: Travel Market Sizing and the New Adventure Traveler
KOA: 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report
American Sportfishing Association: Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing
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