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Entrepreneurial Micro-Grant (EMG) Program is sponsored by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) via Center for Technology Commercialization (CTC). This program supports business planning and strategy for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Wisconsin.
It provides micro-grants for assistance in preparing and submitting SBIR/STTR federal funding proposals and for successful completion of startup coursework provided by Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs).
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Entrepreneurial Micro-Grants - Office of Rural Prosperity Entrepreneurial Micro-Grants WEDC provides funding to the Center for Technology Commercialization (CTC) to deliver micro-grants to clients. The goal of the Entrepreneurial Micro-Grant (EMG) Program is to support business planning and strategy for entrepreneurs and small business owners in the state of Wisconsin.
The EMG Program provides early-stage technology-based companies with services and funding to support their efforts in obtaining significant federal grant funding. Additionally, business planning services rendered by the Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) increase the entrepreneurial proficiency of state entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Assistance program, providing up to $4,500 for assistance to prepare and submit an SBIR/STTR or other federal funding proposal. Applicants awarded federal funding may receive an additional $1,000 funding bonus through the program.
Commercialization Planning Assistance, providing individual and small business applicants up to $4,500 for assistance in completing business validation activities and a comprehensive market study or business plan or commercialization plan to procure Phase II SBIR/STTR funding or to prepare for angel or venture capital funding. Applicants must utilize an eligible professional services provider.
Entrepreneurial Training Program, providing a grant of up to $750 to entrepreneurs upon successful completion of startup coursework provided by the SBDC in the University of Wisconsin-System. Eligible applicants must provide at least a $250 match. Eligible coursework may focus on either business modeling or business planning.
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) works with Wisconsin’s businesses and communities to build an economy that works for everyone. WI Liability Exemptions for Lenders Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources The lender liability exemption provides conditional environmental liability protections to lenders and representatives.
USDT New Markets Tax Credit Program U.S. Department of the Treasury The NMTC Program attracts private capital into low-income communities by permitting individual and corporate investors to receive a tax credit against their federal income tax in exchange for making equity investments in specialized financial intermediaries.
EPA Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grants U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grants provide funding for a grant recipient to capitalize a revolving loan fund and to provide loans and subgrants to carry out cleanup activities at brownfield sites. Office of Rural Prosperity Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation 2352 S. Park St.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Early-stage technology-based companies and entrepreneurs in Wisconsin. Applicants for the Entrepreneurial Training Program must provide at least a $250 match. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $4,500 (SBIR/STTR Assistance) or up to $750 (Entrepreneurial Training Program). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Entrepreneurial Micro-Grant (EMG) Program is funded by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) via Center for Technology Commercialization (CTC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Wisconsin. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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