Community Development Fund
Investing in Our Communities
The Dodge County Community Development Fund is a grant program established by Dodge County that reinvests local sales tax dollars into Dodge County’s towns, cities, and villages. This funding is awarded to local government entities to help bridge the financial gaps in projects that enhance infrastructure, promote economic growth, and improve the quality of life for residents.
Learn More About The Community Development Fund
Click the image below to view the Community Development Fund overview presentation.
2026 Application Cycle Closed
The 2026 Community Development Fund application cycle is now closed. Applications were accepted April 1-May 29, 2026.
Information about the next funding cycle will be posted here when available.
2026 Budgeted Funding:
$768,165
Eligible Applicants
Towns, cities, and villages within Dodge County
Application Process
Interested municipalities can review the full guidelines and application requirements in the documents below. Prospective applicants are required to contact Nate Olson, Dodge County Community Development Administrator (contact information below) prior to submitting an application.
2025 Fund Recipients
In its inaugural funding cycle, the Community Development Fund supported projects across Dodge County focused on housing, infrastructure, economic development and community amenities.
![Drone photo of CDF fund site in Watertown taken September 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790089266/cododgewigov/lhkuvxl7swbduc025lxh/DJI_0005.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790089266/cododgewigov/lhkuvxl7swbduc025lxh/DJI_0005.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790089266/cododgewigov/lhkuvxl7swbduc025lxh/DJI_0005.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1790089266/cododgewigov/lhkuvxl7swbduc025lxh/DJI_0005.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1790089266/cododgewigov/lhkuvxl7swbduc025lxh/DJI_0005.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1790089266/cododgewigov/lhkuvxl7swbduc025lxh/DJI_0005.jpg","width":2200}])
![Progress drone photo of Horicon CDF project development for 8 duplex from September 2026-style housing units]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790089513/cododgewigov/ezclxop8ayxhsyn7iajb/BDCDF-Sept20265.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790089513/cododgewigov/ezclxop8ayxhsyn7iajb/BDCDF-Sept20265.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790089513/cododgewigov/ezclxop8ayxhsyn7iajb/BDCDF-Sept20265.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1790089513/cododgewigov/ezclxop8ayxhsyn7iajb/BDCDF-Sept20265.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1790089513/cododgewigov/ezclxop8ayxhsyn7iajb/BDCDF-Sept20265.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1790089513/cododgewigov/ezclxop8ayxhsyn7iajb/BDCDF-Sept20265.jpg","width":2200}])
![Fox Lake CDF Progress Photo taken September 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790089586/cododgewigov/qqjqoxlb2c0astb8fgch/FLCDF-Sept20267.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790089586/cododgewigov/qqjqoxlb2c0astb8fgch/FLCDF-Sept20267.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790089586/cododgewigov/qqjqoxlb2c0astb8fgch/FLCDF-Sept20267.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1790089586/cododgewigov/qqjqoxlb2c0astb8fgch/FLCDF-Sept20267.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1790089586/cododgewigov/qqjqoxlb2c0astb8fgch/FLCDF-Sept20267.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1790089586/cododgewigov/qqjqoxlb2c0astb8fgch/FLCDF-Sept20267.jpg","width":2200}])
![CDF Project Progress photo for Village of Iron Ridge taken September 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790089636/cododgewigov/f2uzzpxrx9mvg5zn3ryx/DJI_0010.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790089636/cododgewigov/f2uzzpxrx9mvg5zn3ryx/DJI_0010.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790089636/cododgewigov/f2uzzpxrx9mvg5zn3ryx/DJI_0010.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1790089636/cododgewigov/f2uzzpxrx9mvg5zn3ryx/DJI_0010.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1790089636/cododgewigov/f2uzzpxrx9mvg5zn3ryx/DJI_0010.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1790089636/cododgewigov/f2uzzpxrx9mvg5zn3ryx/DJI_0010.jpg","width":2200}])
![Waupun CDF Site Progress Photo taken September 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790089707/cododgewigov/lydtik4e9csb7sasil1p/WaupunCDF-Sept2026.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790089707/cododgewigov/lydtik4e9csb7sasil1p/WaupunCDF-Sept2026.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790089707/cododgewigov/lydtik4e9csb7sasil1p/WaupunCDF-Sept2026.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1790089707/cododgewigov/lydtik4e9csb7sasil1p/WaupunCDF-Sept2026.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1790089707/cododgewigov/lydtik4e9csb7sasil1p/WaupunCDF-Sept2026.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1790089707/cododgewigov/lydtik4e9csb7sasil1p/WaupunCDF-Sept2026.jpg","width":2200}])
Questions? Contact us:
Nate Olson
Community Development Administrator
Nate Olson, serves as a resource for current and prospective businesses, local communities, school districts, and residents. With over 22 years of experience, Nate has successfully engaged in rural-focused initiatives, addressing broadband infrastructure/childcare/housing needs, balancing urban and rural community objectives, leading the Manufacturing Business Alliance, facilitating school district and employer collaborations, city industrial expansions, recreational trail development, and county tourism activities. His efforts have provided successful models for replication in other communities.