Greater Outagamie County
Economic Development Corporation

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Producers First Grant Program
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection is accepting application which support small-midsized farms who need technical assistance.  Proposals must be received by April 19, 2010.  Successful applicants will identify a need for technical assistance and receive up to $3,000 to hire a consultant to meet that need.  Any Wisconsin farmer or producer may apply.  Grant application materials and additional information is available at http://www.datcp.state.wi.us/mktg/business/marketing/val-add/directmktg/blbw.jsp or contact Keefe Keeley at 608-224-5095 or via email at keefe.keeley@wi.gov.

Broadband Funding Available
Nearly $5 billion is available from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the expansion of broadband into un-served, underserved and rural areas.  Application packages for electronic submissions will be available at http://www.broadbandusa.gov.  Applications are due by March 15, 2010.

Agriculture Grants Available
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection announced that they are accepting proposals for the Agricultural Development and Diversification (ADD) Grant Program.  Projects should stimulate the Wisconsin food and agricultural industry through research and exploration of new products, new markets, and new technologies.  Proposals are due to the Department by 5:00 p.m. on March 15, 2010.  Grant materials are available at http://www.datcp.state.wi.us/mktg/business/marketing/val-add/add/index.jsp.  Questions can be forwarded to Mike Brandli at (608) 224-5136.