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Creative Communities (CC) Program
Grantor
Wisconsin Arts Board
Award Amount
$6,000
nonprofitarts organization
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Wisconsin Small Business Grants 2026
Browse open Wisconsin grant programs for small businesses, nonprofits, and founders in 2026, sorted by award size with deadlines and eligibility.
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From Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay to rural Wisconsin, Forrest Grants tracks state, county, city, and foundation programs so you can shortlist the ones worth a real application.
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Open grants
324
Average award
$1,293
Top eligibility tags
small_businessproperty_ownernonprofitcommercial_tenant
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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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Wisconsin Arts Board — Creative Communities (CC) Program
Grantor
Wisconsin Arts Board
Award Amount
$6,000
nonprofit501c3
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River Falls Main Street BID Facade, Sign, Awning, and Mural Grants
Grantor
River Falls Main Street Business Improvement District
Award Amount
$6,000
small_businessproperty_owner
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Appleton Downtown Business Enhancement Grant
Grantor
Appleton Downtown Inc.
Award Amount
$5,000
small_businessdowntown_business
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Douglas Avenue Business Improvement District Small Business Grants
Grantor
Douglas Avenue Business Improvement District
Award Amount
$5,000
small_businessbusiness_improvement_district
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American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin — Economic Development Grant ($5K)
Grantor
American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin / WI Department of Administration
Award Amount
$5,000
native_american_owned
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Milwaukee Facade Grant Program
Grantor
City of Milwaukee
Award Amount
$5,000
small_businessproperty_owner
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Superior Business Improvement District Stakeholder Support Matching Grant
Grantor
Superior Business Improvement District
Award Amount
$5,000
small_businessproperty_owner
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River Falls Municipal Utilities Business Energy Efficiency Incentives
Grantor
River Falls Municipal Utilities
Award Amount
$5,000
businesscommercial_utility_customer
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Douglas Avenue Business Improvement District Facade Grants
Grantor
Douglas Avenue Business Improvement District
Award Amount
$5,000
small_businessproperty_owner
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Downtown Eau Claire Jump-Start Downtown Grant
Grantor
Downtown Eau Claire Inc.
Award Amount
$5,000
startupsmall_business
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Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program
Grantor
Wisconsin Arts Board
Award Amount
$3,500
traditional artistfolk artist
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Milwaukee Signage Grant Program
Grantor
City of Milwaukee
Award Amount
$2,500
small_businessproperty_owner
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Wisconsin Arts Board America250 Grant Program
Grantor
Wisconsin Arts Board
Award Amount
$2,500
arts organizationwisconsin based
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Community Foundation of Chippewa County Grants
Grantor
Community Foundation of Chippewa County
Award Amount
$2,500
nonprofitcommunity_organization
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Downtown Racine Business Enhancement Reimbursement Grant
Grantor
City of Racine
Award Amount
$2,000
small_businessdowntown_business
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Downtown Eau Claire Enhancement Grant
Grantor
Downtown Eau Claire Inc.
Award Amount
$2,000
downtown_businesssmall_business
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Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship Grants — Construction Trades
Grantor
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
Award Amount
$1,100
Wisconsinyouth apprenticeship
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Appleton Downtown Business Recruitment Grant
Grantor
Appleton Downtown Inc.
Award Amount
$1,000
small_businessstartup
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Appleton Downtown Business Recruitment Incentive Grant
Grantor
Appleton Downtown Inc.
Award Amount
$1,000
small_businessstartup
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Superior Business Improvement District Matching Sign Grant
Grantor
Superior Business Improvement District
Award Amount
$1,000
small_businessproperty_owner
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Wisconsin Beginning Farmer Tax Credit
Grantor
Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Award Amount
$500
beginning farmerwisconsin based
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Appleton Downtown Facade Enhancement Grant Program
Grantor
Appleton Downtown Inc.
Award Amount
Varies
property_ownersmall_business
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WEDC Business Development Tax Credit
Grantor
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Award Amount
Varies
expanding_businessjob_creation
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La Crosse Community Development Block Grant Program
Grantor
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Award Amount
Varies
nonprofitpublic_agency
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River Falls Area Chamber Business Resource Support
Grantor
River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau
Award Amount
Varies
small_businesstourism_business
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Eau Claire Tax Increment Financing Development Assistance
Grantor
City of Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Award Amount
Varies
businessdeveloper
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City of Eau Claire Developer Incentive Assistance
Grantor
City of Eau Claire
Award Amount
Varies
developerbusiness
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WEDC Qualified New Business Venture Tax Credit
Grantor
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Award Amount
Varies
startupearly_stage_business
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Focus on Energy Business Incentives Wisconsin
Grantor
Focus on Energy
Award Amount
Varies
businesscommercial_customer
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Racine Community Foundation Grants
Grantor
Racine Community Foundation
Award Amount
Varies
nonprofitcommunity_organization
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Elevate La Crosse Facade Improvement Grant
Grantor
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessproperty_owner
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Wisconsin Arts Board Creative Communities Grants
Grantor
Wisconsin Arts Board
Award Amount
Varies
nonprofitarts_organization
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WEDC Enterprise Zone Tax Credit
Grantor
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Award Amount
Varies
large_businessexpanding_business
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River Falls Tax Increment Financing Development Assistance
Grantor
City of River Falls, Wisconsin
Award Amount
Varies
businessdeveloper
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City of Racine Microenterprise Forgivable Loans and Grants
Grantor
City of Racine
Award Amount
Varies
microbusinesssmall_business
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City of Racine Business Development Grant
Grantor
City of Racine
Award Amount
Varies
small_businesslocal_business
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Racine Emergency Solutions Grant Program
Grantor
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Award Amount
Varies
nonprofitpublic_agency
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La Crosse Upper Floor Renovation Loan Program
Grantor
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Award Amount
Varies
property_ownerdeveloper
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Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Community Grants and Partnerships
Grantor
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
Award Amount
Varies
arts_organizationschool
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City of Superior Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program
Grantor
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessnonprofit
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River Falls Economic Development Corporation Business Assistance
Grantor
River Falls Economic Development Corporation
Award Amount
Varies
businessemployer
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Eau Claire Downtown Enhancement Grant
Grantor
City of Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessproperty_owner
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Eau Claire Community Development Block Grant Program
Grantor
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Award Amount
Varies
nonprofitpublic_agency
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Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority Small Business Guarantee
Grantor
Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessbusiness_owner
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Racine Community Development Block Grant Program
Grantor
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Award Amount
Varies
nonprofitpublic_agency
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Eau Claire Community Foundation Grants
Grantor
Eau Claire Community Foundation
Award Amount
Varies
nonprofitcommunity_organization
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La Crosse County Economic Development Fund Loan
Grantor
La Crosse County
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessemployer
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Launch and Grow Eau Claire Revolving Loan Fund
Grantor
City of Eau Claire
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessunderserved_founder
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La Crosse Affordable Housing Revolving Loan Fund
Grantor
City of La Crosse, Wisconsin
Award Amount
Varies
developernonprofit
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Fox Cities Chamber Connect Free Membership
Grantor
Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessstartup
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Fox Cities Chamber Foundation Small Business Support
Grantor
Fox Cities Chamber Foundation
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessworkforce_development
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Village of McFarland Development and TIF Coordination Support
Grantor
Village of McFarland
Award Amount
Varies
developerbusiness
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La Crosse Elevate Downtown Facade Improvement Grant
Grantor
City of La Crosse
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessproperty_owner
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Eau Claire Area Economic Development Corporation Business Assistance
Grantor
Eau Claire Area Economic Development Corporation
Award Amount
Varies
businessemployer
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Racine Commercial Security Camera Grant Program
Grantor
City of Racine, Wisconsin
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessproperty_owner
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Racine Commercial Corridor Facade Grant Program
Grantor
City of Racine, Wisconsin
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessproperty_owner
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Explore La Crosse Tourism Grant Program
Grantor
Explore La Crosse
Award Amount
Varies
tourism_businessevent_organizer
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RCEDC ZERO Loan Program
Grantor
Racine County Economic Development Corporation
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessbusiness_owner
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WEDC Small Business Development Grant - McFarland Chamber of Commerce
Grantor
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Award Amount
Varies
small_businessentrepreneur
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