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View complete bundle 4 cities and 60 grant pagesLast Reviewed: July 2026 | Updated Monthly
Wisconsin Business Grants by City and Industry
Explore local grant pages for Wisconsin businesses, including funding paths for technology, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, clean energy, women-owned companies, and more.
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Featured Funding Opportunities
Active public subsidies and capital programs available for businesses operating in Wisconsin:
Business Development Tax Credit (BTC)
Refundable tax credit (up to 10% of wages)Provided by: WEDC | Type: Tax Credit
BTC is the workhorse of Wisconsin incentives. It offers refundable tax credits for job creation, capital investment, and training. Because it is refundable, it provides cash liquidity to companies even if they have no state tax liability.
Official PortalEnterprise Zone Tax Credit
Refundable tax credit (up to 7% wages)Provided by: WEDC | Type: Tax Credit
For massive projects, Enterprise Zones offer deeper incentives. Credits can be claimed for job creation, job retention, employee training, and even for purchasing supplies from other Wisconsin vendors (supply chain credit).
Official PortalWisconsin Fast Forward
Grant ($5k - $400k)Provided by: DWD | Type: Grant
This flexible grant program helps businesses train workers for specific, high-demand skills. It requires a 50% cash/in-kind match. It is excellent for upskilling existing staff on new machinery or software.
Official PortalBrowse Wisconsin grant pages by city
Start with major local markets such as Green Bay, Green Bay / Appleton, Madison, Milwaukee, then choose the industry page that matches your business.
Popular Wisconsin industry grant pages
Technology Startups in MilwaukeeAgriculture and Farming in MilwaukeeManufacturing in MilwaukeeHealthcare and Medical in MilwaukeeClean Tech and Energy in MilwaukeeWomen-Owned Businesses in MilwaukeeRestaurants and Hospitality in MilwaukeeRetail and Main Street in MilwaukeeNon-profits and Social Enterprises in MilwaukeeVeteran-Owned Businesses in MilwaukeeMinority and BIPOC Founders in MilwaukeeArts and Entertainment in Milwaukee