Vibrant Spaces Grant
The Vibrant Spaces Grant is designed to assist communities in creating vibrant and engaging spaces that make it easier to recruit and retain residents, sustain a robust labor force, and enhance local quality of life. With the help of this grant, new and enhanced public gathering places will foster community connections and provide accessible locations for the programming and amenities local residents desire—with the additional benefit of boosting foot traffic for area businesses.
Organization
Wisconsin Economic Development
Eligibility
Government and Tribes
Focus
Infrastructure and Acquisitions
Related Resources
USDA Rural Development
Rural Community Development Initiative Grants
RCDI grants are awarded to help non-profit housing and community development organizations, low-income rural communities and federally recognized tribes support housing, community facilities and community and economic development projects in rural areas.
Serve Wisconsin
Volunteer Generation Fund
VGF funds support efforts by local agencies to run board training programs throughout the state. These programs train new leaders to serve as decision makers on nonprofit boards. Additionally, Serve Wisconsin continues to provide mini grants to agencies to help with volunteer recruitment, training, and capacity building.
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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