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Dodge County Community Development Fund
Dodge County · County program
$768,165 total available funding in 2026; awards are to municipalities, not directly to homeowners
Dodge County offers a grant program that reinvests local sales tax dollars into towns, cities, and villages in the county. The money goes to local government entities for infrastructure and community projects, not directly to homeowners.
Program details
How it works
The Dodge County Community Development Fund is a grant program established by Dodge County that reinvests local sales tax dollars into Dodge County’s towns, cities, and villages. The county says the funding is awarded to local government entities to help bridge financial gaps in projects that enhance infrastructure, promote economic growth, and improve the quality of life for residents.
What the money covers
The page does not list homeowner-specific hardening items. It describes the fund as supporting projects that enhance infrastructure, promote economic growth, and improve quality of life. The examples shown on the page include infrastructure for duplex-style housing, downtown revitalization, infrastructure for housing, infrastructure for single-family housing, infrastructure for single-family development, and park enhancements.
Amounts and matching
For 2026, Dodge County lists $768,165 in available funding. The page does not mention a maximum award, a matching requirement, or whether awards are formula-based or competitive.
How to apply
Interested municipalities can review the full guidelines and application requirements in the documents linked on the page. Prospective applicants are required to contact Nate Olson, Dodge County Community Development Administrator, before submitting an application.
Timing and deadlines
Applications open on 2026-04-01 and close on 2026-05-29. The county notes there will be only one funding cycle in 2026.
Recent recipients shown on the page
- Horicon — Infrastructure for duplex-style housing and downtown revitalization
- Watertown — Infrastructure for housing
- Beaver Dam — Infrastructure for single family housing
- Fox Lake — Infrastructure for single family development
- Iron Ridge — Park enhancements
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