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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 9, 2024
CONTACT: Michael Pearlman, Communications Director
Governor Gordon unveils new state grant resources for communities
Tools aim to help Wyoming communities endure, thrive
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has announced the launch of the Wyoming Grant Assistance Program (WYGAP) , a statewide effort designed to increase Wyoming’s access to federal funding and support grants management capacity in local communities across the state.
“Over the past two years, in partnership with Senators Lummis and Barrasso, we have responded to community requests for assistance in accessing available federal grants,” Governor Gordon said. “The interest in these opportunities has been overwhelming, and they can be used to reduce local community tax burden while improving services. The Grants Management Initiative will help our local governments and small businesses succeed.”
Governor Gordon tasked the State Budget Department to champion this effort by establishing the very first, centralized, Grants Management Office. WYGAP’s focus will be to provide State Agencies, local governments, non-profits, and small businesses with technical assistance to identify, pursue, and manage grants that support local priorities. Organizations looking for assistance can visit the WYGAP website to apply: sbd.wyo.gov/grants/grant-assistance-program.
Wyoming communities are already taking advantage of WYGAP technical assistance. Cathleen Cline, Grant Facilitator for the Depot Foundation in Riverton, has worked with the WYGAP team to help apply for funding to the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program, and is developing an application for the Safe Streets for All program, as well.
“The support we have received has been invaluable,” Cline said.
To help Wyoming communities identify state and federal funding opportunities to match funding needs, the Grants Management Office has created the Wyoming Grants Connect Hub, a one-stop shop resource The Wyoming Grants Connect Hub offers a searchable database of over 300 funding opportunities from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and the CHIPS and Science Act, as well as State Agency grant programs.
Interested parties are invited to join the Grants Management Office for a webinar to learn more about the initiative and the services available.
Grants Management Office Launch Webinar
Friday, July 12
10 am MDT
For more information on the grants initiative and requests for assistance, contact [email protected].
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