Nondiscrimination Policy and Procedures

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is committed to promoting diversity, fairness, equity, and the principles of environmental justice. We also ensure that we do not discriminate in our programs, decisions, actions, or delivery of services. WEDC complies with applicable federal civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, disability, religion, or sex.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 7, Nondiscrimination in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Assistance from the Environmental Protection Agency and Title 31 CFR Part 22, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, or National Origin in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance from the Department of the Treasury​ prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability in programs or activities receiving federal assistance from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the Department of the Treasury. It requires recipients of federal assistance from the EPA to:

  1. Collect, maintain, and provide information showing compliance with 40 CFR Part 7 or 31 CFR Part 22.
  2. Designate a person to be the Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator to coordinate efforts to comply with 40 CFR Part 7 or 31 CFR Part 22.
  3. Adopt grievance procedures that assure the prompt and fair resolution of discrimination complaints alleging violations of 40 CFR Part 7 or 31 CFR Part 22.
  4. Provide continuing and prominent public notice of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability, and of the identity and contact information for the Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator.

It is the WEDC’s policy not to discriminate on the basis of the factors in 40 CFR Part 7 or 31 CFR Part 22, as well as other applicable state and federal laws.

Grievance Procedure

WEDC adopts the following procedures to allow any person or group to submit a complaint alleging discrimination of any kind by WEDC that may constitute a violation of 40 CFR Part 7 or 31 CFR Part 22 or any state or federal statutes or regulations that WEDC enforces, and in order to assure the prompt and fair resolution of any such discrimination complaints.

How to submit a complaint

If you have any questions about this notice or any of WEDC’s nondiscrimination programs, policies, or procedures or if you believe that you have been discriminated against with respect to a WEDC program or activity, you may contact:

Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator

Brooklyn Mashaw, Senior Director of Compliance
2352 S Park Street, Suite 303
Madison, WI 53713
Phone Reporting: 844-528-8655