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Wisconsin Small Business Grants 2026

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323

Average award

$20,983

Top eligibility tags

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Browse open Wisconsin grant programs for small businesses, nonprofits, and founders in 2026, sorted by award size with deadlines and eligibility. Use this page as your shortlist, then jump into the intake wizard so Forrest can narrow the list to the programs you are most likely to win.

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WEDC Capacity Building Grant

Grantor

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Award Amount

$50,000

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Wisconsin Small Business Grants 2026

Funding is hiding in plain sight.

High-intent funding opportunities

Where to focus first

WEDC Capacity Building Grant

Capacity Building Grant Program

Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants

SBA Microloan Program — LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses in WI

SBA Microloan Program — Women-Owned Businesses in WI

Cooperative Development Grant

WEDC Small Business Development Grant - Superior Business Improvement District

River Falls Commercial Revolving Loan Fund

SBA Microloan Program — Minority-Owned Businesses in WI

SBA Microloan Program — Youth-Owned Startups in WI

Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin — Restaurant and Food Service Businesses

Brewers Community Foundation Grants

City of Madison Building Improvement Grant

Northside Facade Improvement Grant Program

Eau Claire Commercial Building Facade Loan Program

International Market Access Grant (IMAG) — Tech Companies

Commercial Driver Training Grant Program

International Market Access Grant (IMAG) — Retail/Distribution

International Market Access Grant

International Market Access Grant (IMAG) — Professional Services

International Market Access Grant (IMAG) — Agricultural Export

Eau Claire Micro Loan Program

NGLCC Community Impact Grant — LGBTQ+ Small Business Grants ($10K-$25K)

Milwaukee Retail Investment Fund

Wisconsin Partnership Program — Community Capacity Grants

Milwaukee Fresh Food Access Fund

Superior Small Business Grant Program

Milwaukee Storefront Activation Grant

City of Superior Small Business Grant Program

La Crosse County SEED Grant

Wisconsin Partnership Program — Community Grants

Kiva Greater Madison Microloans

Main Street Bounceback Grant — Food Service Storefronts

City of Madison Facade Improvement Grant

Focus on Energy — Renewable Energy Business Incentives (Solar PV)

La Crosse County Innovation and Diversification Grant

Main Street Bounceback Grant Program

St. Croix Valley Business Innovation Center Micro-Grants

Dane County Micro-Business Loan Program

Superior Business Improvement District CDBG Matching Restoration Grant

Green Bay Commercial Facade Building Materials Grant

Appleton TIF District 12 Business Enhancement Grant

Appleton Redevelopment Authority Business Enhancement Grant

River Falls Main Street BID Facade, Sign, Awning, and Mural Grants

Appleton Downtown Business Enhancement Grant

American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin — Economic Development Grant ($5K)

Milwaukee Facade Grant Program

Superior Business Improvement District Stakeholder Support Matching Grant

Downtown Eau Claire Jump-Start Downtown Grant

Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program

Milwaukee Signage Grant Program

Downtown Racine Business Enhancement Reimbursement Grant

Appleton Downtown Business Recruitment Grant

Appleton Downtown Business Recruitment Incentive Grant

Superior Business Improvement District Matching Sign Grant

Wisconsin Beginning Farmer Tax Credit

Appleton Downtown Facade Enhancement Grant Program

WEDC Business Development Tax Credit

La Crosse Community Development Block Grant Program

River Falls Area Chamber Business Resource Support

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