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Heart Tank Grant Program (Wisconsin) is a grant from the Heart of Wisconsin Community Incubator, administered through the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, that funds entrepreneurs in the Wisconsin Rapids region seeking startup and growth capital. Grants of up to $5,000 are available to graduates of the Mid-State Technical College (MSTC) Entrepreneurial Success Strategies Program in the Wisconsin Rapids area.
To apply, applicants must complete the MSTC program, submit a business plan, and deliver a 5–10 minute presentation to the Heart Tank Committee. The 2026 grant application opens May 11, 2026 and closes June 5, 2026. Funding is not guaranteed; the committee retains the right to not issue funds on a case-by-case basis.
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Heart Tank Grant - Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Heart Tank Entrepreneurial Grant Program Graduates of the Mid-State Technical College Wisconsin Rapids Entrepreneurial Success Strategies Program are eligible to apply for this grant opportunity from the Heart of Wisconsin Community Incubator, designed to empower entrepreneurs in the Heart of Wisconsin area.
Entrepreneurial Success Strategies Program Registration Link: https://cecourses. mstc. edu/index.
cfm? method=ClassInfo. ClassInformation&int_class_id=516&int_category_id=0&int_sub_category_id=0&int_catalog_id=0 Selected applicants could potentially receive a grant up to $5,000.
*Heart Tank Committee reserves the right to not issue funds on a case-by-case basis.
March 23, 2026 - Class starts May 11, 2026 - Class ends May 11, 2026 - Grant application opens June 5, 2026 - Grant application closes TBD - Selected applicant presentations To apply for the Heart Tank grant opportunity, applications must: Complete the Mid-State Technical College Entrepreneurial Success Strategies Program in partnership with the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce.
Complete the Heart Tank Grant application, which includes a completed business plan that outlines the vision, operation, financials, and marketing strategy of the business. If selected, deliver a 5-10 minute presentation to the Heart Tank Committee. Applicants will present in front of the Heart Tank Committee.
Presentations should be 5-10 minutes long.
While funding is not guaranteed, presentations that incorporate the following criteria are more likely to be considered for funding: A clear and compelling presentation Confident and polished presentation Explanation of business model A demonstration of understanding the market An explanation of how the business will impact the community or local economy Clear explanation of what makes the business unique A clear justification of funding requested Heart Tank Committee Members Questions?
Contact Staci Kivi, President/CEO president@wisconsinrapidschamber. com
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Businesses in rural communities in the Wisconsin Rapids area. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $5,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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