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Small business grants in Wisconsin

5 city, county, and statewide grants in Wisconsin are open now. National grants are listed separately and are not counted.

List checked Oct 18.

Showing 5 grants

Madison

Building Improvement Grant
RollingMadison (eligible TIDs), WI
City of Madison Economic Development (TIF)
Up to $50,000
Independent (51%+ Dane County-owned) retail, restaurant or retail-service businesses (incl.
No matchMediumAny owner
Checked Oct 18. Official page on cityofmadison.com (opens in a new tab)

Milwaukee commercial corridors

Facade Grant
Closes Nov 5Milwaukee commercial corridors, WI
City of Milwaukee Department of City Development
Up to $5,000
Milwaukee businesses and commercial property owners renovating street-facing facades.
Pays you backQuickAny owner
Checked Oct 18. Official page on city.milwaukee.gov (opens in a new tab)

Signage Grant
Closes Nov 5Milwaukee commercial corridors, WI
City of Milwaukee Department of City Development
Up to $2,500
Milwaukee business owners creating or updating storefront signage to current design standards.
Pays you backQuickAny owner
Checked Oct 18. Official page on city.milwaukee.gov (opens in a new tab)

Storefront Activation Grant
Closes Nov 5Milwaukee commercial corridors, WI
City of Milwaukee Department of City Development
Up to $25,000
Commercial tenants, building owners or developers activating vacant commercial/retail spaces in Milwaukee corridors.
Pays you backMediumAny owner
Checked Oct 18. Official page on city.milwaukee.gov (opens in a new tab)

Milwaukee neighborhood business districts

Retail Investment Fund (RIF)
Closes Nov 5Milwaukee neighborhood business districts, WI
City of Milwaukee Department of City Development
Up to $50,000
Retail projects in neighborhood business districts (not home-based).
Pays you backMediumAny owner
Checked Oct 18. Official page on city.milwaukee.gov (opens in a new tab)

National grants also open

Nationwide programs do not count toward this page. Read each one to see if Wisconsin qualifies.

Galaxy Grant: $2,500. Closes Oct 31, 2026.
Sephora Beauty Grant (2027): Up to $100,000. Closes Nov 6, 2026.
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready $10,000 Grant: Up to $10,000. Closes Dec 7, 2026.
Heroes Small Business Grant (2027): Up to $25,000. Closes Dec 15, 2026.
Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP): Up to $750. Closes Dec 31, 2026.
Halstead Grant 2027: Up to $7,500. Closes May 1, 2027.
CERF+ Emergency Relief Grant: Up to $1,000. Rolling.
Etsy Disaster Relief Fund: $2,000. Rolling.
Next Generation Farmer Fund: Up to $50,000. Opens Oct 28.
REI Path Ahead Ventures Navigate & Ascent: $7,500 or $25,000. Opens Nov 9.

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Common questions

How many grants are listed for Wisconsin?

5 city, county, or statewide grants. National grants are listed below and are not counted.

Do national grants count on the Wisconsin page?

No. A national grant can still be open to a business in this state. It does not count toward the state total.

Who are the Wisconsin grants for?

Mostly businesses with 1 to 10 people. Read each grant. Some are for storefronts. Some are statewide.

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