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.