WBC Community Economic Development Grant Application |
Purpose:
Community Economic Development Grants can be used for projects that enhance a community’s quality of life through economic development projects. You will need to show that your project will support or enhance the economic opportunities of your stakeholders. Heavier consideration will be given to projects or initiatives that are collaborative on the organization, community, county, or regional level). We prioritize projects reflective of our WBC approach: The Economic Growth Flywheel
Economic development is creating a vibrant community where people want to live and work. It's also about transforming economies where people have limited resources (think jobs, money, and opportunity) and choices into ones with greater resources and choices. Economic development improves the quality of life by:
- Creating jobs
- Attracting and retaining businesses
- Increasing tax revenue
- Promoting local industry
- Developing skilled workers
- Improving public infrastructure necessary for businesses
Eligible Projects:
Grants may include, but are not limited to, projects, infrastructure, consulting fees, studies, educational or training program expenses, and grant matches.
Projects should:
- Focus on economic development.
- Improve the business environment.
- Impact the community at large, not individual businesses or organizations.
- Increase the community capacity and/or capabilities in economic development.
- Encourage partnerships and/or community engagement.
Award:
Maximum Grant Amount: $10,000
Required Match: 10%
NEW Application Deadlines:
March 1st and September 1st
March 1st and September 1st
For help and direction on this grant, contact amber.power@wyo.gov or your WBC Regional Director.
For more information about Community Development Grants, please select the link: Community Development Grant Information