Community and Member Designated Project Request Disclosures
Community Project Funding - FY2027
Project: Dane County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad Equipment Upgrade
Recipient: Dane County Sheriff’s Office
Amount Requested: $580,000
Description: The funds would be used to replace two aging, obsolete bomb squad robots with modern, mission-capable systems to enhance law enforcement and technician safety, operational effectiveness, and regional explosive threat response across Dane County and 25 surrounding counties. This project is an appropriate use of federal funds because the new systems will directly enhance first responder safety, operational readiness, and regional public safety.
Account: DOJ—Office of Justice Programs—State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance—Byrne Justice Grants
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Project: Green County Sheriff’s Office Equipment Upgrade
Recipient: Green County Sheriff’s Office
Amount Requested: $163,000
Description: The funds would be used to support the procurement of vital scanning equipment to improve the safety and security of individuals and staff at the county corrections facility. This project is an appropriate use of federal funds because it will enable local law enforcement to significantly reduce the presence of dangerous narcotics, including opioids, and other contraband materials in the facility while simultaneously reducing the need for invasive physical searches. The acquisition of this equipment will better protect members of the public and law enforcement while improving the humane treatment of individuals as they are processed into the facility.
Account: DOJ—Office of Justice Programs—State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance—Byrne Justice Grants
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Project: UW-Madison Clinical Simulation Technology Lab
Recipient: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Amount Requested: $1,300,000
Description: The funding would be used for research and development of novel simulation and imaging technology that would allow UW-Madison nursing students to better support healthcare delivery in rural critical access hospitals and with geriatric patients. This project is an appropriate use of federal funds because the project will help create equipment and technology standards, as well as develop new simulation models for care in rural environments and with geriatric patients.
Account: NSF—NIST—Scientific and Technical Research and Services—Scientific and Technical Research
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Project: Village of Black Earth Well No. 1 Reconstruction
Recipient: Village of Black Earth
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Description: The funding would be used to make necessary upgrades to Village Well No. 1 in order to modernize the severely outdated and deteriorating structure. This project is a good use of federal funds because the current well poses a significant reliability risk to the community’s water supply, and an upgraded facility will not only improve reliability for residents, businesses, and fire protection, but also improve safety for public utility employees.
Account: USDA—Rural Development—Rural Utilities Service—Water & Waste Grants
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Project: Village of Cross Plains Village Hall & Police Department Construction
Recipient: Village of Cross Plains
Amount Requested: $750,000
Description: The funding would be used to support construction of a new Village Hall and Police Department facility to replace the current building, which is outdated, undersized, non-ADA compliant, and unable to adequately serve Village staff or residents. This project is a good use of federal funds because it will significantly improve the delivery of municipal and public safety services while also providing valuable and accessible community space for residents, supporting modern policing operations, and accommodating the needs of a growing community.
Account: USDA—Rural Development—Community Facilities Grants
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Project: Town of Cottage Grove Ridge Road Improvements
Recipient: Town of Cottage Grove
Amount Requested: $900,000
Description: The funding would be used to rehabilitate and improve Ridge Road, a critical township roadway that serves area farmers, local residents, and agricultural service providers. This project is a good use of federal funds because it will extend the life of the roadway and ensure the roadway can safely accommodate farm equipment, school buses, emergency vehicles, and regular residential traffic.
Account: USDA—Rural Development—Rural Housing Service—Community Facilities
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Project: Brooklyn Fire & EMS District Tender Replacement
Recipient: Brooklyn Fire & EMS District
Amount Requested: $500,000
Description: The funding would be used to replace the department’s aging tender with a modern, reliable apparatus capable of safely and efficiently supporting fire suppression. This project is a good use of federal funds because it will enhance the department’s ability to protect lives and property within the community. A reliable water tender ensures a consistent and rapid water supply during structure fires, wildland fires, and other emergencies, which can dramatically improve fire suppression effectiveness and response outcomes.
Account: USDA—Rural Development—Community Facilities Grants
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Project: Kegonsa Sanitary District Force Main Relocation
Recipient: Kegonsa Sanitary District
Amount Requested: $140,000
Description: The funding would be used to relocate critical force main sections along Highway 51 and install two metering manholes between Stoughton, WI and McFarland, WI. This relocation is necessitated by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) US Highway 51 improvement project between Stoughton and McFarland. This project is a good use of federal funds because it will ensure that the District is able to provide continued and uninterrupted sewer service while also protecting the water quality of Lake Kegonsa and the lower Yahara River Watershed.
Account: USDA—Rural Development—Rural Utilities Service—Water & Waste Grants
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Project: Village of Shorewood Hills Water Main Replacement
Recipient: Village of Shorewood Hills Water Utility
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Description: The funding would be used to replace an 80-year-old water main along Tally Ho Lane in Shorewood Hills which has a history of recurring breaks and currently poses ongoing drinking water reliability and service risks to residents. This project is an appropriate use of federal funds because it will improve drinking water reliability, public safety, and long-term infrastructure resilience for residents in the Village while also cutting down on costly emergency repairs and service disruptions.
Account: EPA—STAG Grants—Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
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Project: Village of Oregon Water Tower Construction
Recipient: Village of Oregon Water Utility
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Description: The funding would be used to replace the Village’s current aging and undersized water tower with a new 400,000-gallon capacity water tower on the Village of Oregon’s southeast side. This project is an appropriate use of federal funds because it will enable the Village’s water system to better meet the drinking water needs of the current residents, ensure service reliability for a growing community, and protect against the risk of water contamination posed by the current aging facility.
Account: EPA—STAG Grants—Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
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Project: Iowa County CTH C Construction
Recipient: Iowa County Highway Department
Amount Requested: $2,750,000
Description: The funding would support Phase 2 of construction improvements to a segment of County Trunk Highway C (CTH C), between US Highway 15 and State Highway 23, which is experiencing significant deterioration leading to unsafe roadway conditions. This project is an appropriate use of federal funds because reconstruction of the highway will remediate existing safety concerns, mitigate the cost of frequent short-term repairs, and ensure the roadway remains open and can continue to serve as a primary conduit to multiple local tourist destinations which are key economic drivers for the community.
Account: Department of Transportation – Federal Highway Administration – Highway Infrastructure Projects
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Project: City of Shullsburg Badger Park Site Improvements
Recipient: City of Shullsburg
Amount Requested: $500,000
Description: The funds would support a planned site improvement project at the Shullsburg Badger Park. Specifically, the requested funding would enable the city to upgrade aging facilities, improve accessibility, enhance event capacity, and ensure long-term sustainability of this essential public asset. This project is an appropriate use of federal funds because it will improve the overall park facility, promote community gathering, and stimulate local economic activity, including surrounding restaurants and small businesses, in rural Wisconsin.
Account: Department of Housing and Urban Development – Community Development Initiatives – Economic Development Initiatives
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Project: City of Baraboo Downtown Lighting Replacements
Recipient: City of Baraboo
Amount Requested: $800,000
Description: The funds would be used to complete the replacement of obsolete downtown lighting fixtures with a new efficient, aesthetically appropriate, and light-pollution-reducing design. This project is an appropriate use of federal funds because it will help improve pedestrian and vehicle safety in downtown Baraboo and ensure the downtown area remains a vibrant and active destination for locals and visitors, supporting locally owned small businesses and helping grow the Baraboo economy.
Account: Department of Housing and Urban Development – Community Development Initiatives – Economic Development Initiatives
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Project: Madison Area Technical College Workforce Solutions Hub Renovations
Recipient: Madison Area Technical College
Amount Requested: $2,300,000
Description: The funds would be used to renovate the existing Madison College Foundation Building to serve as the location for a new South Central Wisconsin Workforce Solutions Hub, a regional initiative designed to strengthen the talent pipeline, support employers facing workforce shortages, and expand access to career pathways across South Central Wisconsin. This project is an appropriate use of federal funds because it will expand the college’s capacity to convene employers, deliver targeted workforce programming, and accelerate the connection between education and employment.
Account: Department of Housing and Urban Development – Community Development Initiatives – Economic Development Initiatives
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Project: Green County Emergency Transitional Housing Construction
Recipient: County of Green
Amount Requested: $800,000
Description: The funds would be used to acquire a site, and support construction of emergency transitional housing to improve housing affordability and spur economic development in Southwestern Wisconsin. This project is a good use of federal funds because it will fill a critical gap by creating the physical space for stable, supportive housing that helps individuals and families successfully move from homelessness to long-term housing stability, spurring the Green County economy and increasing the local housing supply.
Account: Department of Housing and Urban Development – Community Development Initiatives – Economic Development Initiatives
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Project: Lafayette County Affordable Housing Units Restoration
Recipient: Lafayette County Housing Authority
Amount Requested: $750,000
Description: The funds would be used to support restoration and modernization of multiple affordable housing buildings in various communities across Lafayette County, accounting for 73 units across six communities. This project is a good use of federal funds because it will improve existing affordable housing stock and ensure its continued availability to assist low-income and older residents in rural communities afford quality housing.
Account: Department of Housing and Urban Development – Community Development Initiatives – Economic Development Initiatives
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Project: City of Evansville Public Works Building Construction
Recipient: City of Evansville
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Description: The funds would be used to renovate and replace a failing public works utility garage in order to provide a safe, secure and adequately sized facility for equipment and staff. This project is a good use of federal funds because it will enable to City to provide essential services more efficiently and at a lower cost to residents and local businesses, contributing to the City’s efforts to attract small businesses and grow the local economy.
Account: Department of Housing and Urban Development – Community Development Initiatives – Economic Development Initiatives
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Project: City of Verona Reddan Soccer Park Secondary Access & Safety Improvements
Recipient: City of Verona
Amount Requested: $500,000
Description: The funding would be used to construct a secondary vehicle access point to the facility, connecting the facility to Prairie Oaks Drive. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will address a major safety vulnerability at a local park facility that serves as not just a cornerstone of the local community, but also as a major destination for regional visitors and travelers.
Account: Department of Housing and Urban Development – Community Development Initiatives – Economic Development Initiatives
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Project: City of Monona Local Access Road Reconstruction
Recipient: City of Monona
Amount Requested: $408,652
Description: The funds would support critical infrastructure improvements for a local road that operates as the access lane serving multiple local organizations that serve residents across Monona and the greater Madison area. This project is an appropriate use of federal funds because it will address a significant public safety issue arising from a deteriorating local roadway that is used regularly by older and mobility-impaired adults, youth, and families visiting local park and nature facilities.
Account: Department of Housing and Urban Development – Community Development Initiatives – Economic Development Initiatives
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