Planning Grants

Discover the three types of planning grants available and how they can help your community. Planning Grants Available Planning Grants There are three types of planning grants available through the Business Ready Community grant and loan program: Economic Development Plans. Maximum award of $100,000 with a 25% cash match of the total project costs. These are plans that address the community as a whole and identify potential future economic development opportunities and further develop a community’s economic development strategy. Feasibility Studies. Maximum award of $50,000 with a 25% cash match of the total project costs. These site-specific or industry-specific plans must determine the feasibility of a project or plan for a project that addresses an economic development objective. Regional Targeted Industry Plans. Maximum award of $100,000 with a 25% cash match of the total project costs. These plans encompass a defined region and potential targeted industries for economic development growth. BRC Rules BRC Digital Application Contact Your Regional Director Use the map to locate your nearest regional director. BRC Planning Grant Calculator Use this calculator to help determine the match for the planning grant type you are interested in. First, start by selecting the Planning Grant Type, then put in any numbers you know for your specific project. Please remember grant maximums vary by program. Match is statutorily required to be 25% of the total project cost for all applicants irrelevant of community size. Planning Grant Type: Economic Development Plans Feasibility Studies Regional Targeted Industry Plans WBC Planning Grant: $ Community Match: $ Project Total: $ Application Details Limited to one Planning Project per applicant per calendar year Applications due on or before February 1st Forms & Templates Match Categories Development Agreement Template Lease & Purchase Agreement Template 2-Party Development Agreement Template Legal Notice Sample Form Resolution BRC Program Template Planning Grants Project Contacts Form (WORD) WBC Standard Photo Release (WORD) Department of Revenue Annual Report Submit Public Comments BRC Application & Award Schedule