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Seed financing stimulates local business creation To effectively deploy capital to spur new business generation, you need to be close to the action. That’s why the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) created the Capital Catalyst Program—to make seed funds available to organizations and communities dedicated to stimulating entrepreneurship. Click to view the current guidelines and information for this program.
WEDC provides matching grants typically ranging from $250,000 to $2 million to approved organizations or communities that manage a seed fund to provide capital to high-growth-potential startups and emerging growth companies or support R&D-to-commercialization efforts. These locally managed funds may provide loans and/or investments in startups and early-stage and innovative small businesses that operate in their service area.
Loan repayments and returns on investment may stay within the fund to assist additional companies and create a supportive environment for business creation and development. Recipients of WEDC Capital Catalyst funds must demonstrate organizational capability and the availability of entrepreneurial support to achieve program goals.
Recipients must provide matching funds at a ratio of at least 1:1 with the amount of grant funding requested. In addition to providing documentation of this financial match each recipient must also provide WEDC with periodic reports and information on its operations and the economic impact of the companies provided with funding.
Since the program’s funding comes form the U.S. Department of Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), all applicants and projects must meet all of the applicable SSBCI requirements, including but not limited to additional reporting, private financing, and business eligibility.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Public and private entities, including nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions in Wisconsin. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $250,000 - $2,000,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Ignite Wisconsin is a grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) that funds regional consortiums working to grow startup ecosystems and entrepreneurial activity across Wisconsin. The program invests in collaborative efforts to build robust innovation infrastructure, support early-stage companies, and strengthen regional networks of investors, mentors, and entrepreneurs. Past awards include $950,000 to the Wisconsin Frontier Technology Consortium. Eligible applicants are regional consortiums focused on expanding startup ecosystems throughout the state. The most recent application deadline was October 31, 2025. Check the WEDC website for information on future solicitation cycles and eligibility requirements for Ignite Wisconsin funding.
7 Rivers Small Business Revitalization Grant Program is a grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), administered by the 7 Rivers Alliance, that provides micro-grants of up to $10,000 directly to small businesses in Western Wisconsin, with a focus on rural communities. Funded through a $250,000 WEDC Small Business Development Grant, eligible uses include equipment and technology upgrades, building improvements, façade renovations, new signage, and startup working capital or rent assistance for up to three months. Applicants must participate in up to 20 hours of ongoing education, mentorship, or technical assistance, though businesses may substitute a 10% cash match in lieu of technical assistance. This program targets small businesses looking to stabilize, modernize, or launch operations in underserved rural communities across the 7 Rivers region of Wisconsin.
Small Business Development Grant Program is a grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) that funds economic development organizations, membership organizations, municipalities, Tribal governments, and counties to support small business growth across Wisconsin. The program provides financial incentives for communities to develop innovative programs that broaden access to capital for small businesses, including matching grant programs for startups, façade improvements, and expansion, as well as financing for firms with fewer than 25 full-time employees. WEDC has allocated $1.5 million for fiscal year 2026, with individual grants ranging from $50,000 to $250,000. No matching funds are required, though applications providing match receive additional scoring points. First-time applicants and projects in rural or distressed areas receive priority consideration.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in creating innovative, disruptive technologies with commercial potential or societal benefit, including projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. Specialty tubing could be relevant for agricultural equipment or renewable energy systems.