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Grants for child care providers in Superior, WI made possible by ARPA

Starting April 1st, $200,000 in grant money is available for licensed child care providers in Superior to address a growing childcare crisis. Funding has...

‘Stealth’ economy for tribes hides billions of dollars in jobs, growth and revenue for rural communities

by Mark Trahant / Indian Country Today, WisconsinWatch.org April 4, 2022 This story is part of a collaborative series, “At the Crossroads," from the Institute for...

Olmsted County, MN uses ARPA funds for a social equity services hub

A one-year grant of $1 Million from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding will support a services hub for disenfranchised Minnesotans in Olmsted County,...

COVID-19 funds helped Douglas County, MN grow

Shannon Berns, Consultant for the West Central Minnesota Small Business Development Center and Alexandria Technical and Community College Foundation Board member, applauded the use...

Winona, Minnesota collected community input for ARPA spending

Engage Winona, a nonprofit organization in Winona County, Minnesota offered residents a reward - entry to win a $100 gift card - for their...