Grants for Small Businesses & Startups

Grants of up to $50,000 to Wisconsin dairy processors to promote the growth of the state's dairy businesses. Funding is intended for projects that enhance profitability, improve operations, solve current problems, foster innovation, and implement new processes. Gr...

Grants to Wisconsin women in eligible counties for assistance in starting a new business. Funding is also intended to help women with existing businesses, but priority is given to applicants requesting funds for businesses in the start-up phase. Eligible applicant...

Grants to Wisconsin local government agencies and private marinas to improve boating amenities on the state’s waterways. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for construction projects, maintenance activities, and the develop...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and independent businesses for journalism initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote local journalism by assisting in the recruitment of local journalists and by ...

Grants of up to $40,000 to Wisconsin food producers, in collaboration with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or academic institutions, for environmental projects. Funding is intended to enhance soil and water quality by promoting producer-led solutions...

Opportunity for Wisconsin entrepreneurs in eligible regions to participate in a business development program. Participants receive vendor perks, networking opportunities, mentorship, customized coaching, and investor meetings. The program's goal is for graduates t...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit and for-profit organizations for community improvements in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support renovations, updates, and improvements to agricultural buildings and facilities on c...

Opportunity for Wisconsin individuals to participate in a training program focused on artificial intelligence. The virtual training program is designed for leaders across various industries. The Program is intended to guide participants through the basics and esse...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individuals for events and projects that increase tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations in hosting events that will promote a positive image to potential vis...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin qualifying businesses for planning and development activities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for costs associated with the development of a commercialization p...

Tax credits to Wisconsin investment companies and individual investors to support emerging companies. The tax credits are intended to promote equity investment in technology-based businesses across the state. The tax credits are available to Angel and Venture Fund...

Grants to Wisconsin businesses and commercial property owners to improve the appearance of storefronts in eligible regions. Applicants can choose from several categories of building improvements, including signage, storefronts, and facades. The purpose of the prog...

Grants to Wisconsin business owners to make capital improvements on commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants are required to meet with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to improve the appearance of local properties...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Wisconsin small businesses and qualifying nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to beautify and improve their facilities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to determine eligibility prior to applying. Eligible no...

Opportunity for Wisconsin businesses to participate in a tax credit program designed to promote growth and development of businesses throughout the state. Interested applicants must meet with program staff before applying. The program seeks help businesses that ar...

Grants to Wisconsin organizations, businesses, convention centers, and sports events for activities to encourage tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities including cultural events, car shows, tournaments, conferences, sporti...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to Wisconsin business employers to provide funding for hiring veterans with disabilities. Funding will be awarded for each veteran employed by their business on a full- or part-time basis who has a service-related ...

Grants of up to $1,500 for Wisconsin owners and leasers of qualifying properties to improve commercial buildings in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects to rehabilitate, maintain, and upgrade commercial properties. The goal of the program is to encou...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Wisconsin cooperatives and businesses to develop cooperatives throughout the state. Funding is intended to support research and planning activities. Eligible expenses include legal and accounting services, feasibility studies, and busine...

Tax credits to Wisconsin property owners to rehabilitate historic properties. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for project-related expenses, including development fees, legal fees, engineering and architectural fees, exter...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Wisconsin municipalities, Tribal entities, government agencies, and private developers for rural economic and community development projects. Eligible activities include infrastructure investment, construction, demolition, historic prese...

Tax credits to Wisconsin businesses for business and workforce expansion. The purpose of the program is to support significant business expansion projects and the relocation of major business operations to the state. Credits may be earned through job creation, job...

Loans of up to $7,500 to Wisconsin residential property owners for property revitalization in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that improve the quality and appearance of local properties and enhance local neighborhoods. Eligible properties are ...

Loans to Wisconsin businesses in eligible locations for business growth and job expansion. Funding is intended to support disadvantaged businesses and businesses owned by minorities, women, or veterans with disabilities. Eligible uses of funds include construction...

Loans to Wisconsin businesses for capital business development projects in eligible regions. Applicants must meet with staff prior to applying. Loan funds may be used for building and land acquisitions, equipment purchases, construction projects, and working capit...

Grants to Wisconsin local government agencies, Tribes, visitor centers, and private entities for projects to increase tourism to the state. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding is intended to boost the local economy ...

Grants to Wisconsin individuals, nonprofit organizations, and businesses for programs and projects to benefit the community in eligible areas. Applications should focus on education, human services, and community and economic development. Program ideas must benefi...

Grants to Wisconsin health and wellness for-profit and not-for-profit organizations to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities in eligible areas. The funder seeks proposals that address basic health care issues in new and innovative ways. ...

Grants and in-kind support to Wisconsin business owners and entrepreneurs in eligible locations for startup and expansion assistance. Applicants may choose from either a six-month cohort program for early-stage businesses or individualized support for existing bus...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit and for-profit organizations, health centers, and faith-based organizations to provide respite care services in eligible settings. Funding is intended to allow caregivers to participate in various activities such as support groups and...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Wisconsin property owners for capital improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage the redevelopment of commercial and industrial districts. The program's goal is to re-invigorate commercial properties par...

Opportunity for Wisconsin data-based businesses to earn tax exemptions and receive in-kind support. Applicants must contact program staff to apply. The program offers exemptions for projects that involve buildings constructed or rehabilitated to house a group of n...

Grants to Wisconsin businesses to promote capital investments and job creation. Applicants must contact program staff to apply. Funding, in the form of bonds, provides companies with access to financing at interest rates that are usually lower than conventional ba...

Grants to Wisconsin businesses and property owners in eligible regions for exterior building improvements. Eligible expenses include painting, gutters, window and door repair or replacement, exterior lighting, awnings, contractor's fees, and pressure washing. Fund...

Grants to Wisconsin property owners and tenants to upgrade commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the attractiveness of local business districts, promote commercial vitality, and increase economic activity in all commercial dist...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin new and existing businesses to promote economic development. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist businesses that are opening a new location or expanding operations in a vacant com...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Wisconsin property owners to encourage the redevelopment of older commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to create vibrant commercial spaces within the tradi...

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin business owners in eligible locations to improve signage. Funding is intended to improve the signs of first-floor businesses that receive the public in the downtown district. Pedestrian-friendly hanging blade signs can be supporte...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Wisconsin businesses in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended to assist with expenses related to upgrading and repairing retail spaces. The grant program aims to improve independent businesses, making t...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, for-profits, and government agencies in eligible states to address wetland conservation. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to benefit...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, for-profits, agencies, and tribes for habitat restoration projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to support habitat restorati...

Opportunity for USA and Canada entrepreneurs in eligible locations to join a business accelerator program. Funding is intended to advance water technology in the Great Lakes area. The goal of the program is to support startups working on innovative water technolog...

Grants to Wisconsin, South Dakota, Ohio, Nebraska, Missouri, Michigan, Kansas, Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois dairy farms and dairy processing or manufacturing facilities to support the production, marketing, and exportation of dairy products. Funding is i...

Grants to Wisconsin, South Dakota, Ohio, Nebraska, Missouri, Michigan, Kansas, Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois dairy farms and dairy processing or manufacturing facilities for projects related to the exportation of dairy products as well as for sustainabili...

Grants to USA food producers in multiple states to mitigate the financial damage caused by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. Funding is intended to provide disaster relief funds to producers who suffered a decline in revenue, production, or quality of their tree...

Grants and In-kind support to Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana farmers, food producers, suppliers, and distributors, schools, nonprofits, government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and small businesses to improve food options at schools. Funding is intended for ...

Sponsorships to USA companies and organizations in multiple states to support events and opportunities in the communities where the funding source does business. Past sponsorships have included athletic, artistic, and community events. Special consideration will b...

Grants of up to $7,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA qualifying ag retailers and cooperatives in eligible states to support neighborhood projects. Priority is given to requests that align with farmer well-being and agricultural safety, rural community vitalit...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota property owners, businesses, and tenants for capital improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to implement building facade enhancements to strengthen the downtown area as a shopping and dining destination....

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs and small business owners in multiple states to join a business development program. The program is designed to help applicants grow operational capacity and readiness to contract with the government and enter next-phase opportuni...