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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