Fitchburg, WI Healthy Neighorhoods Advisory Committee 12-10-25

The Fitchburg Healthy Neighborhoods Advisory Committee convened on December 10, 2025, to discuss several key initiatives focused on community engagement and neighborhood development. A significant portion of the meeting centered on the introduction of a new microgrant program aimed at empowering residents in priority neighborhoods to lead grassroots initiatives without the need for nonprofit status. The committee explored funding allocations, application processes, and success metrics, emphasizing ease of access and community ownership. Additionally, the committee reviewed the strategic plan update and discussed the upcoming grant schedule for 2026, including timelines for application, review, and council approval. A resolution to approve a contract with Dane County to fund a neighborhood navigator position was unanimously passed, ensuring continued support for community outreach across Fitchburg. Lastly, council-approved modifications to the existing grant program were reported, increasing the maximum grant amount to $25,000 to enable larger impact projects and reduce administrative burden.