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Wisconsin Awards $2 Million to 59 Groups for Shelter and Housing Upgrades

WHEDA describes the program as targeted, project-level support that improves safety, efficiency, and basic conditions for vulnerable residents.

Overview

  • Governor Tony Evers and WHEDA named 59 recipients of the 2025 Housing Grant Program totaling $2 million statewide.
  • Four Coulee Region organizations were selected, reflecting the program’s focus on distributed, small-to-midsize awards.
  • Family Promise of the Great Rivers in Sparta will receive $50,000 for HVAC replacements plus a new roof and repainting.
  • Sojourners Journey in Sparta was awarded $27,600 for new windows, flooring, and appliances, while Osseo Housing in Trempealeau County will get $26,250 for furnace replacements, electrical upgrades, and a fire alarm system.
  • Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region will receive $11,000 for affordable housing work including community gardens and energy-efficient systems, with WHEDA’s CEO emphasizing support for residents facing housing insecurity.