Beloit Public Library recently learned it is the recipient of a $750,000 grant for its Discovery PLAYce project from the Wisconsin State Building Commission as part of the state’s $248 million investment in local construction projects across Wisconsin.
“We can’t thank Governor Evers and the bipartisan State Building Commission enough for this vital grant for Discovery PLAYce,” said Beloit Public Library Director Nick Dimassis. “We’re also grateful to our state legislators — Senator Mark Spreitzer and Representative Clinton Anderson — for their steadfast support. Discovery PLAYce will strengthen early literacy, support school readiness, and serve as a model for how libraries can meet the needs of young children and families in innovative ways. This grant is a tremendous investment in Beloit’s children and in the future of our community.”
Beloit Public Library is one of two Beloit-area organizations and eight libraries to receive funding from this Non-State Grant Program created in the 2023-25 Biennial Budget to support local infrastructure improvement and community development projects that serve a public purpose. Beloit Historical Society is receiving $56,000 for the reconstruction of its parking lot.
“We are proud to help deliver grant funding for two important projects in our community,” announced Rep. Anderson and Sen. Spreitzer. “The Beloit Historical Society received funding to help repair its crumbling parking lot, ensuring this important part of our community’s history can continue serving as a valuable gathering and meeting place on Beloit’s west side. The Beloit Public Library also received a grant for its Discovery PLAYce project, which will create a wonderful space for children and families to play, learn, and explore for years to come. We recently toured the project, and we are excited to see the positive impact it will have on our community.”
From hospitals, fire, and EMS to museums, libraries, and galleries, these 71 projects receiving funding include local infrastructure improvements and community development projects that expand essential resources, bolster local economies, and create jobs in communities across the state.
