Wisconsin grants for Small businesses

This program provides funding to municipalities, tribal entities, and designated private developers in Wisconsin for revitalization projects that enhance local economies and community infrastructure.

This grant provides $5,000 in flexible funding to small businesses in St. Croix County that have secured non-traditional loans, helping them strengthen their financial foundation and support growth.

This funding initiative provides micro-grants to small for-profit businesses in rural Western Wisconsin, supporting projects that enhance economic vitality and community revitalization in towns with populations under 4,000.

This program provides funding to organizations and local governments in Wisconsin to build and improve high-speed internet access in underserved rural areas.

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in St. Croix County that commit to occupying long-vacant commercial spaces, promoting economic growth and revitalization in the area.

This program provides financial assistance for cleaning up contaminated industrial and commercial properties in Wisconsin, enabling their redevelopment and revitalization by individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and local governments.

This program provides funding to businesses and organizations for projects and events that improve tourism and community experiences in the Plover Area, with a focus on attracting overnight visitors.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and small businesses in specific communities of Racine, Wisconsin, for small-scale projects that promote education and community development.

This funding opportunity supports Wisconsin businesses in certain industries by covering up to 75% of the costs for hiring an independent expert to develop a comprehensive business or commercialization plan, particularly for those seeking a Phase II SBIR/STTR grant.

This program provides forgivable grants to financial institutions and project sponsors for developing and preserving affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households in the Chicago area.

This funding initiative provides financial support and resources to small businesses in Vernon County, helping them grow and thrive through various development activities.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in Wisconsin to strengthen their capacity for economic development and address local economic challenges.

This program provides financial incentives to Wisconsin employers who hire and retain disabled veterans with a service-connected disability rating of at least 50 percent, rewarding them for maintaining employment over a full year.

This program provides financial support to small businesses in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, for enhancing the exterior appearance of their commercial properties to boost community vitality and local economic development.

This program provides financial assistance to Wisconsin cities, tribes, and organizations to attract and host major events that boost tourism and economic activity in the state.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Door County businesses, non-profits, and local governments to improve accessibility for the public through various enhancements and services.

This funding opportunity supports researchers in extending and enhancing existing breast cancer clinical studies, with a focus on benefiting active-duty Service Members, Veterans, and military families.

This program provides financial assistance to cooperatives in Wisconsin for professional services that help establish and strengthen their operational and financial foundations.

This program provides $10,000 grants to small businesses in the U.S. that promote women's advancement and gender equity through their products, services, or initiatives.

The Milwaukee Fresh Food Access Fund (FFAF) offers grants to increase access to healthy food in underserved areas. Eligible projects: Attract grocery stores or mobile markets to underserved neighborhoods Increase fresh food options in corner stores or other retail outlets Increase availability of local food Meet dietary needs of specific populations Improve transportation to grocery stores and farmers markets Eligible uses of grants: Equipment for storing/preparing healthy food Furniture, fixtures, and inventory for healthy food businesses Building improvements for food retail or production Vehicles to transport healthy food Improvements to fresh food retail stores Community garden construction or equipment Soft costs essential for other eligible uses Eligible applicants: Non-profits with 501(c)3 status For-profit businesses Maybe other entities (case-by-case) Application process: Questions due to [email address removed] by 4pm on May 10, 2024 Answers and info posted by May 15, 2024 at www.milwaukee.gov/ffaf Applications reviewed by a panel Decisions are final Grant renewed every year.