Small Business Development Grant

Administered by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) · Wisconsin

BENEFIT

Up to $250K

Deadline type: annual

Eligibility Requirements

1Economic development organizations, municipalities, tribal governments, and counties eligible
2Pass 100% of funds to small businesses with fewer than 25 full-time employees
3Eligible uses include matching grant programs, startup, facade, expansion financing
4Cannot be used for past costs or program administration

Eligible Project Types

Small Business

STACKING POTENTIAL

Small Business Development Grant is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN

View the Small Business Development Grant compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.

Source: Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) official program page ↗ · Last verified 2026-06-23

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Michigan Community Revitalization Program

Up to $10M · Direct Grant

Michigan Historic Preservation Tax Credit

25% credit · Tax Credit

Michigan Brownfield TIF

Negotiated / contact agency · Tax Increment Financing

Michigan Business Development Program

Up to $10M · Direct Grant

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