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Historical Essay

Railroads in Wisconsin

Brief history of railroads in Wisconsin.
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Brewers Community Foundation Grant

Brewers Community Foundation, Inc.
Offers grants to nonprofits providing quality programming in health, education, recreation and basic needs, with a focus on low income/disadvantaged youth
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Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA)

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA)
WHEDA's programs strive to stimulate affordable housing and economic development throughout the state
Historical Essay

Episcopals in Wisconsin

Brief history of Episcopals in Wisconsin.
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HOPE VI Main Street Program

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community Planning and Development
This program provides assistance to smaller communities developing affordable housing undertaken in connection with a Main Street evitalization effort.
Historical Essay

Breweries, Beer and Bars in Wisconsin History - Image Gallery Essay

Ever wonder why beer is so popular in Wisconsin? Wisconsin history is full of breweries and beer.
Historical Essay

20th Century Immigration

The History of Modern Immigration in Wisconsin
Discover the economic and cultural changes that brought new immigrants to Wisconsin in the 20th century.
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American Battlefield Protection Program

National Park Service
Assists projects leading directly to identification, preservation, and interpretation of battlefield and/or historic sites associated with a battle.
Historical Essay

Fill 'er Up - Image Gallery Essay

A Historical Look at Service Stations
Photographs of Wisconsin gas stations portray the development of service station architecture.
Historical Essay

The Wisconsin Free Library Commission - Image Gallery Essay

Photographs of Public Libraries in Wisconsin
Learn about how the Wisconsin Free Library Commission helped to establish and improve free public libraries in Wisconsin.
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Bemis Company Foundation

Bemis Company, Inc.
The foundation supports area projects involved in arts & culture and education.
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Small Deal Fund

National Trust Community Investment Corporation
This Fund invests in small historic tax credit projects.
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NEH Implementation Grants

National Endowment for the Humanities
The grant offers support for museums, libraries, historic places, and other organizations that produce public programs in the humanities.
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Sparks Grant

Janesville Foundation, Inc.
The grant strives create a better community through support of creative initiatives.
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The J.M. Kaplan Fund - Common Grant in Historic Preservation

The J.M. Kaplan Fund
This grant seeks to provide funding for the preservation and protection of archaeological sites and the built environment
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Wisconsin Historic Preservation Fund Subgrants

State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society
This grant provides funding for the identification, evaluation, and listing of architectural and archaeological resources
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Archaeological Sites Property Tax Exemption Program

Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office
Provides tax exemption for a property that contains an archaeological site listed in the National Register or State Register of Historic Places.
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Community Development Grant Programs

USDA Rural Development: Community and Economic Development
These grants help communities reach their long-term economic development goals through two primary programs.
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Rural Development Grant and Loan Assistance

USDA Rural Development
This program provides loans, grant and technical assistance to rural communites.
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Endres Manufacturing Foundation Grant

Endres Manufacturing Company Foundation
This foundation provides financial support improve the educational and environmental resources in Dane County including historic preservation.

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