BRC FAQ’s

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Business Ready Community (BRC) Program RULE Changes

The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) is proposing major changes to the Business Ready Community (BRC) grant and loan program, which funds public infrastructure in communities to unlock economic growth. Program rule changes are intended to better align with the Council’s mission of reversing economic decline and building strong, self-reliant communities. Review the proposed rules at rules.wyo.gov and leave your written comments by Sunday, July 27, 2025, at wbc.pub/25BRC_Comment.

For additional support navigating these changes, contact your local Regional Director or the WBC team.

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Program Overview and Changes

Why are these changes being made to the BRC program, and why now?

Impact on Communities

How do these changes impact communities and their access to funding?

Application Process and Eligibility

Do these changes affect grant and loan application deadlines and timelines?

Funding and Match Requirements

Are there changes to the maximum amount communities can apply for in a BRC project?

Working with Regional Directors

Now that we are pitching our own projects, do we still need to work with a regional director? Is the draft application still due two weeks before the official deadline?

Specific Project Types

What are the different BRC project types going forward?

Planning Block Grant

What is the planning block grant? How will it work for small communities?

Reversing Economic Decline

The Business Council mentions that Wyoming is in "economic decline," but our community’s economy is growing. What evidence supports this statement?

Frequently Asked Questions about BRC

Application Details

  • Limited to one Planning Project per applicant per calendar year
  • Applications due on or before February 1st

Required Application Documents & Templates

Required Business Information

  • Hiring Plan & Capital Expenditures
  • Business Financials (Previous 3 years)
  • Business Plan

Likely Follow up Documents

  • Certified & Stamped Cost Estimates
  • Other Barriers to Growth (If Selected)

Department of Revenue

 
MDC Only: 
Projected Utility costs
 
Follow-Up Materials
Resolutions of support from municipality/county/JPB
Attorney Letter (if requesting loan)
Stamped project budget (Certified project costs)
Statements of intent for any additional match sources
Public hearing notice, minutes, and any additional public engagement processes materials