GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - Staff from the Green Bay Public Market and On Broadway, Inc. joined members of the Brown County Board of Supervisors to accept a $250,000 grant for the market project. The grant, funded through federal American Rescue Plan dollars, supports the ongoing $18.3 million capital campaign to build the public market. Brown County allocated the funds from a pool earmarked for tourism-related projects. Green Bay Metro Fire Department completes Holiday Wreath Progam, put out 11 fires “The goal of the Brown County Board of Supervisors was to utilize the ARPA funds for projects that will attract visitors to our area, leading to improved economic development,” said Patrick Buckley, Brown County Board chairman. “The Green Bay Public Market project will help increase traffic in downtown Green Bay, which will support other small businesses in the area.” Brian Johnson, president and CEO of On Broadway, Inc., expressed gratitude for the county’s support. Popular Mexican restaurant to open near Lambeau Field “Our community has been so generous with this capital campaign, and it really proves the excitement that surrounds this project,” Johnson said. “Our donors frequently ask about government support, and now we can say enthusiastically that we have backing from all of our government entities. This gives our private donors confidence in this project and makes them more willing to give.” The grant is expected to boost fundraising efforts as the campaign works toward its goal.