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Wisconsin Business and Commerce Grants

Explore 90 grant opportunities

Small Business Grant
$3,000
Royal Credit Union
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2026

This grant provides $3,000 to small businesses in select Wisconsin counties to help them launch, stabilize, or expand their operations, fostering local economic growth and job creation.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Wisconsin Fast Forward Industry Sectors Worker Training Grants
$400,000
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding for employers to create tailored training programs that equip unemployed, underemployed, and current workers with essential skills and credentials to meet workforce demands in Wisconsin.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Development Investment Grant
$250,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

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

Community Development
City or township governments
Capital Access Boost Grant
$5,000
St. Croix Economic Development Corporation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

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.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) Program
$3,400,000
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides matching funds to local governments in Wisconsin for transportation infrastructure improvements that support business expansion and job retention.

Transportation
City or township governments
Dairy Industry Impact Grant
$100,000
Dairy Business Innovation Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 4, 2026

This program provides funding to dairy farms and processing businesses in the Midwest to support innovative projects that improve market access, sustainability, and operational efficiency within the dairy industry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Beginning with Compeer Grant Program
$2,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This program provides financial support to beginning farmers in the Midwest to help them access essential business development resources and services for long-term success.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Capital Catalyst Program
$2,000,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit and community-based organizations in Wisconsin to create investment funds that support early-stage startups and emerging companies with high growth potential.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Rental/purchase Assistance Grants
$5,000
St. Croix Economic Development Corporation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

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.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Transportation Economic Assistance
$3,400,000
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Wisconsin for essential transportation infrastructure projects that help create or retain jobs by attracting or supporting businesses.

Transportation
City or township governments
Go for It Grant Program
Contact for amount
Plover Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2024

This program provides funding to businesses, event planners, and nonprofits to create or improve tourism-related projects and events that boost visitor engagement and economic activity in the Plover Area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tourist Information Center Grant Program
$15,000
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2027

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This program provides financial support to nonprofit tourism organizations, municipalities, and Native American tribes to help cover operating costs for regional tourist information centers, enhancing services for travelers and boosting local tourism.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Meetings Mean Business Grant Program
$30,000
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

Date Added

Mar 8, 2024

This program provides financial support to destinations for hosting regional and national meetings or conventions, helping cover facility rental and transportation costs to boost local economies.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Business and Commercialization Micro grant
$4,500
University of Wisconsin
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2023

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.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Joint Effort Marketing Grant Program
$39,550
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for marketing initiatives that promote tourism and attract visitors from outside their local communities.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Rural Feasibility Study Grant Program
$5,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This program provides funding for feasibility studies that promote economic development and improve community resources in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits
Capacity Building Grant Program
$50,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

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.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Dairy Business Builder Grants
$150,000
Dairy Business Innovation Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This program provides financial support to small-to-medium-sized dairy farms and processing businesses in the Midwest to promote innovative projects that enhance sustainability and profitability in the dairy industry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Facade Improvement Grant
$5,000
St. Croix Economic Development Corporation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

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.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Opportunity Attraction Fund
$3,067,898
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

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.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments