CDBG - Public Facilities Economic Development Program (PFED)
CDBG - Public Facilities Economic Development Program (PFED) supports Wisconsin local governments’ infrastructure work for business growth or retention and jobs for low- and moderate-income people.
Funder: Wisconsin Department of Administration
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Application limit: $500,000 or 50% of project costs, whichever is less; program brochure lists a $750,000 cap
Summary: Funds public infrastructure supporting business expansion or retention and job opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals in Wisconsin.
Key Information: Applicants must be non-entitlement local governments, and projects must meet a CDBG National Objective.
Description
The Wisconsin Department of Administration’s CDBG Public Facilities Economic Development Program supports local governments undertaking public infrastructure projects tied to business expansion or retention. Administered through the Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources’ Bureau of Community Development, the program links infrastructure investment with economic growth and job opportunities primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income (LMI) individuals.
Eligible work may include water systems serving a new business, sewer improvements supporting an expanded production facility, and streets serving a new delivery or distribution center. Other examples include curb and gutter improvements, electrical systems, sidewalk expansion, and wastewater treatment. Awards are made on an as-needed basis throughout the year following case-by-case review of project eligibility, fundability, and ability to meet a CDBG National Objective.
