Small business grants in Wisconsin
What a Wisconsin small business can apply for: Wisconsin programs first, then national ones.
- 2 open
- 1 rolling
- 0 upcoming
- Next deadline December 3, 2026
Wisconsin and regional programs
- Closes03 DEC
North Central SARE Farmer Rancher Grant
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education · Small businesses, Individuals
Grants for farmers and ranchers in the 12 North Central states to test sustainable practices on their own operations: up to $15,000 for one farmer, $30,000 for a team.
National programs you can apply for
- Closes07 DEC
Small Business Digital Ready grants
Verizon · Small businesses
$10,000 grants for U.S. for-profit small businesses that take free courses or events on Verizon's Digital Ready platform. Ten businesses are picked each month.
- ApplyANYTIME
Amber Grant
WomensNet · Small businesses
Monthly grants for women-owned businesses in the U.S. and Canada, with a larger year-end grant, from WomensNet. One short application covers every grant.
Federal grants to Wisconsin small businesses in 2025
| Program | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Head Start 93.600 | $5.5 million |
| Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research 93.855 | $4.3 million |
| Biomedical Research and Research Training 93.859 | $3.7 million |
| Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships 47.084 | $3.3 million |
| Cardiovascular Diseases Research 93.837 | $2.6 million |
| Conservation Research and Development 81.086 | $2.2 million |
| Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.853 | $2 million |
| Mental Health Research Grants 93.242 | $1.5 million |
Questions
What small business grants are open in Wisconsin now?
The next deadline is December 3, 2026 for North Central SARE Farmer Rancher Grant. One program takes applications at any time.
Can I get a grant to start a business in Wisconsin?
Startup grants are scarce. Most listed programs fund existing businesses, exports, training or research, and several state options are loans. A few national programs, such as the Amber Grant for women-owned businesses, take newer businesses; check each program's rules on age and revenue.
Do I have to pay to apply for a grant?
No. Real grant programs never charge to apply or to receive an award. Anyone asking for a fee before you get grant money is running a scam.