Wisconsin announces $248M for essential projects statewide

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The State Building Commission has approved nearly a quarter million dollars in local infrastructure and community development projects across Wisconsin.

Gov. Tony Evers made the announcement on May 13, touting roughly $248 million in funding for a variety of projects, such as hospitals, fire departments and emergency medical services, museums, libraries, galleries and other local infrastructure and community developments. The money includes $50 million in state funding for 71 non-state projects through the Non-State Grant Program, which supports nonprofit and local government projects with broader public interest.

“Our Non-State Grant Program has been a tremendous asset to local communities since we created it in the 2023-25 budget, and it’s great to see this funding receive support from the commission so we can get these funds out the door to ensure our communities can continue to grow and thrive,” Evers said.

The largest funding disbursements include $2 million each for: 

• Milwaukee Domes Alliance for The Domes: Reimagined project;
• Mooring Programs Inc. d/b/a Apricity for the Capital Project to Expand Access to Residential Treatment for Individuals with Substance Use Disorder in Northeast Wisconsin;
• The Salvation Army of Dane County for The Salvation Army of Dane County Purpose-Built Shelter for Women and Families;
• United Community Center for the UCC Burnham Early Learning Academy;
• First 5 Fox Valley Inc. for the new Together for Families: Family Resource Center;
• St. Croix Valley Food Bank for the Permanent Food Bank Facility;
• The city of Racine for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center;
• Wisconsin Rural Water Association for the National Water College Field Training Center; and
• Carroll University Inc. for the Increasing Southern Wisconsin’s Access to Care and Growing Quality Healthcare Workforce through Renovation at Carroll University project.

“From community development efforts like upgrading our libraries, community centers, veterans housing, and investing in healthcare and emergency service infrastructure to maintaining state-run facilities and recreational spaces, all of the projects approved today are critical assets to keeping state operations humming along for residents and visitors alike,” Evers added.