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Find similar grantsWEDC Capacity Building Grants is sponsored by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). Enhances local development efforts by supporting nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Wisconsin.
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Strengthening organizations that drive local development Wisconsin’s Capacity Building Grant Program is designed to further WEDC’s efforts to foster an advanced economic development network within the state of Wisconsin. Click to view the current guidelines and information for this program. The amount of funding per project will generally be up to $50,000, with matching required.
Funds may be used for activities including: Local or regional assessments of the economic competitiveness of the area (e.g., workforce, infrastructure, sustainability) that will result in a third-party certification Initiatives that will assist or enhance an organization’s ability to develop or deliver economic development programming that helps to identify or address issues or challenges of an area or the state Consulting fees for business planning, feasibility studies, legal services, and accounting services to help new or existing cooperatives become established or further develop Implementation or replication of successful pilot programs or economic development best practices Factors Considered in Determining Grant Awards The likelihood that the proposed effort will result in long-term benefits to the organization, its members, the region or state, or its clients The degree to which the organization can influence state or regional economic conditions (e.g., number of localities served, geography, membership size) The extent to which the problem has been approached through regional collaboration with other economic development groups and other local jurisdictions The extent to which the project will provide impact to smaller communities or rural areas of Wisconsin The financial need demonstrated by the applicant The extent to which the proposed effort can be replicated throughout Wisconsin No past costs incurred prior to application are eligible for the grant or match.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Wisconsin. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
WEDC Capacity Building 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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