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Small Business Development Grants is sponsored by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). Provides grants to local communities and organizations to invest in small businesses and business creation, including technical assistance.
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Small Business Development Grant Applications due by Friday, Oct. 2 at 5:00 p. m.
SBDG Applications are open! Director (REDD) in your region or project manager, Dana Foley to determine your eligibility and request an application. Monday, Aug.
3, 10-11 a. m. Webinar: Small Business Technical Assistance Grant and Small Business Development Grant This session provides an overview of the programs, the application process, key dates, and more.
Connecting small businesses with the capital they need to grow WEDC’s Small Business Development Grant (SBDG) Program encourages communities and economic development partners to invest in their small businesses. The program offers financial incentives for these communities and organizations to develop innovative programs that directly support small businesses and small business creation.
The program’s goal is to support economic development programs that aim to broaden access to capital for small businesses in the state of Wisconsin. View the current guidelines and information for this program.
Small Business Development Grant Program, the application process, The SBDG Program is a competitive program that assists economic development organizations, membership organizations, municipalities, Tribal governments, and counties to support small business development in their respective areas. WEDC has allocated $1. 5 million for fiscal year 2027, with individual grants ranging from $50,000 to $250,000.
Eligible uses of funds include, but are not limited to, matching grant programs (such as startup, façade, expansion) and small business financing for firms with fewer than 25 full-time employees. Grant funds may not be used to cover past costs nor program administration. WEDC will not require matching funds for this program; however, applications that provide for matching funds will receive extra points in the scoring process.
Applicants who have not received prior funding through the program will also receive priority. Prior SBDG recipients are not eligible to apply for another SDBG until their existing award has been fully utilized. The scoring process will take into account whether the project is in a rural or distressed area and whether it will assist small businesses that are diversely owned, among other criteria.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local and regional economic development organizations, municipalities, and counties in Wisconsin. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $250,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 14, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Small Business Development Grants is funded by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). 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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