Community Projects

BRC Community Projects

The BRC Community Project program, previously known as Community Enhancements, assists communities that want to improve their aesthetic character or quality of life as set forth by W.S. 9-12-601. Activities such as landscaping, recreational or convention facilities, and infrastructure to facilitate the start-up or expansion of a child care or senior care facility. These efforts must be documented through appropriate planning and show how the effort will make the community more attractive for business development.

Eligible Applicants

  • Cities, Towns, Counties, Tribes, & Joint Powers Boards

Grant Details

  • Category 1
    • Max Grant of $500,000
    • Required Match of 20% (Half Cash)
  • Category 2
    • Max Grant of $750,000
    • Required Match of 10% (Half Cash)

Application Info

  • Max of 1 application per calendar year per applicant
  • Regional Director Review 2 weeks prior to Application Due Date
  • Application Due Date:  on or before September 1st

Use of Funds

  • Publicly Owned Infrastructure:
    • Water, Sewer, Roads, Telecommunications, Airports, Rights of way, Land, Amenities within a Business/Industrial Park, Recreation Facilities, etc.
Noelle Reed

Noelle Reed

307-777-6578

[email protected]

Process

  1. Work directly with your regional director on defining the project and creating an application
  2. Submit draft application to your regional director 2 weeks prior to Application Due Date
  3. Submit final application including all required materials on or before September 1st
  4. WBC team review and analysis of application & materials
  5. Ask additional questions and perform a Site Visit
  6. Request a 3rd party Economic Impact Analysis of the project
  7. Investment Committee Meeting
    • Consideration of Investments Team recommendation and analysis
  8. Board Meeting
    • Consideration of current recommendation
  9. SLIB Meeting
    • Consideration of the Board of Directors recommendation
  10. Grant Agreement
  11. Construction Period (Typically 2 years)
  12. Reporting Period (Typically 5 years)

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