Wisconsin Department of Commerce: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 -

IMPORTANT: As of July 1st, 2011, functions once performed by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce have been moved to other state agencies and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. The former Commerce web site will continue to exist for the next several months as resources are moved to new web site locations. We will make every attempt possible to direct our users to the new locations as web resources are moved.

Accountability & Transparency Plan (3.5 MB pdf)

Secretary's Message
Commerce Secretary Dick Leinenkugel invites citizens to learn more about the role Commerce is playing in getting Wisconsin's economy back on track. Watch the Secretary's video message.

Other ARRA Resources

US Department of Commerce

Small Business Administration

USDA Rural Development

Broadband Technology Opportunities Program

Wisconsin Department of Revenue

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network

On February 17, 2009, President Barack Obama signed the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The ARRA appropriates funding for more than 130 different state and federal programs.

The majority of the funds will flow through existing state programs and existing formulas. Wisconsin is moving federal recovery funds to create jobs for hardworking people in the state while ensuring that the use of funds is open, transparent and accountable. The Office of Recovery and Reinvestment and Wisconsin's state agencies are working with communities, the private sector and other stakeholders to put recovery money to work here in Wisconsin to advance shared priorities like protecting our environment.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act presents us with enormous opportunities to work together to move Wisconsin forward. This page provides links to Department of Commerce programs regarding ARRA funds. More information can be found on the Governor's Office of Recovery and Reinvestment website.

Commerce ARRA Programs

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - State and Small Cities Program
Provides continuing community development block grant funding for community and economic development projects, including housing.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) - State Program
Provides funding to non-entitlement communities for municipal building retrofits and lighting improvements that will result in improved energy efficiency, reduced energy use and reduced fossil fuel emissions. View program and application materials.

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants contact for Recovery Act funding:

Homeless Prevention Fund - State Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program
Provides funding through local providers, for homeless prevention and re-housing activities, such as rental assistance, housing relocation and stabilization efforts.

Lead Hazard Control Grants
Provides funding for competitive grants to local governments and nonprofit organizations to remove lead-based paint hazards in low-income housing.

State Energy Program (SEP-ARRA)
Provides funding to states to address energy priorities and to adopt emerging renewable energy and energy efficiency technology. For information visit the SEP-ARRA Clean Energy Business Loan Program webpage.

Wisconsin Long Haul Diesel Truck Idling Reduction Program
Provides grant funding to Wisconsin motor carriers for the purchase and installation of idle reduction equipment.

The Wisconsin Long Haul Diesel Truck Idling Reduction Program contact for Recovery Act funding: