The Greenway Fund is an Outagamie County program that offers grants to assist local units of government, within Outagamie County, develop greenway networks that are regional in nature.

A greenway, defined here, is a trail or collection of open space, usually continuous and linear in fashion, found in urban and rural settings, serving various purposes. Examples of greenways include, but are not limited to: bicycle, pedestrian, and other networks (e.g. trails, paths, and lanes) as well as environmental corridors (e.g. wildlife, waterways, or other natural corridors).

Greenway Fund grants are awarded annually, following a competitive application process. Funding requests are limited to 25% of the total project cost. Funds are provided to grant recipients on a reimbursement basis only. Local units of government in Outagamie County are encouraged to apply!

2026 Greenway Fund- Now Open!

The Greenway Fund application cycle for 2026 is open! The County is accepting applications through March 2 2026 at noon. In this funding cycle, $55,000 will be available. Please see links below to download an Application and to review the Grant Policies and Guidelines. We encourage you to request a pre-application meeting if you are not sure if your project is eligible for funding.

Questions? Contact:
Sadie DiNatale Burda, Deputy Director
Sadie.DiNataleBurda@Outagamie.org
Development and Land Services
320 S Walnut Street
Appleton, WI 54911

Program Flyer

Grant Policies and Guidelines

Greenway Fund Grant Application

Instructions: How to Submit an Application

Greenway Fund Evaluation Form - (For Informational Purposes Only)

Authorizing Resolution (Res. 12 -- 2015-2016)