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Applications are being accepted for federal Opportunity Zone designation
12 Jun 2026
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The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) announced that applications are now being accepted for eligible low-income census tracts to be designated as an Opportunity Zone, a federal designation aimed at spurring long-term investment in low-income urban and rural communities.
Municipalities, counties, Tribal governments, and other public entities should identify economically disadvantaged census tracts for designation and submit an application. Applications open on June 12 and close on July 31.
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