grants-for
(561) 249-4129 Live Chat Customer Support
I am a grant writer Find a grant writer Add a grant
Create Account Log In

Grants for Wisconsin Small Businesses & Startups

Explore 458 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for small businesses, startups, LLCs, C corporations, S corporations, sole proprietors, and independent entrepreneurs operating in Wisconsin. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state economic development programs, SBIR/STTR research funding, and corporate growth initiatives, updated daily.

Recipient type
State / Region
Nationwide / International
Grant category
Funding source type
Not finding the right grants? Use our Advanced Search for more detailed filters →

458 grants found

Grants to USA Residents, Healthcare Providers, and Nonprofits to Treat AIDS

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories individuals, nonprofit organizations, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers to treat AIDS and address health disparities. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs, including medication c...

GrantWatch ID#: 230736
View Grant

Opportunity for USA Entrepreneurs and Business Owners to Join a Business Development Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs and small business owners in multiple states to join a business development program. The program is designed to help applicants grow operational capacity and readiness to contract with the government and enter next-phase opportuni...

GrantWatch ID#: 231306
View Grant

In-Kind Technology Support to USA, Canada, and International Startups for Business Expansion

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International startups to support the use of the funding source's technology to expand their companies. Startups will receive credits to apply towards AI programs and data storage. Startups will also have access to expert advice...

GrantWatch ID#: 231416
View Grant

Grants to USA Communities, Businesses, and Individuals to Address the Effects of Climate Chang...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA entrepreneurs, students, communities, businesses, and individuals for initiatives to address the effects of climate change. Funding is intended to support renewable energy enterprises and other activities that promote climate change leadership within...

GrantWatch ID#: 231419
View Grant

Grants to Wisconsin Property Owners and Tenants to Upgrade Commercial Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin property owners and tenants to upgrade commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the attractiveness of local business districts, promote commercial vitality, and increase economic activity in all commercial dist...

GrantWatch ID#: 231652
View Grant

Grants to Wisconsin Businesses to Promote Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin new and existing businesses to promote economic development. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist businesses that are opening a new location or expanding operations in a vacant com...

GrantWatch ID#: 231685
View Grant

Grants to Wisconsin Property Owners to Redevelop Older Commercial Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Wisconsin property owners to encourage the redevelopment of older commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to create vibrant commercial spaces within the tradi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231686
View Grant

Grants to Wisconsin Business Owners to Improve Signage

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin business owners in eligible locations to improve signage. Funding is intended to improve the signs of first-floor businesses that receive the public in the downtown district. Pedestrian-friendly hanging blade signs can be supporte...

GrantWatch ID#: 231689
View Grant
GrantWatch Intelligence™ Uncover best-fit funders faster. Let AI-powered GrantWatch Intelligence do the searching, so you can focus on applying. Try GrantWatch Intelligence →

Grant News

Navigating Small Business & Entrepreneur Funding

Unlike loans, business grants provide non-dilutive capital that does not need to be repaid. Funding sources range from federal innovation programs to private corporate initiatives supporting women-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned small businesses. GrantWatch is a full grant lifecycle platform, supporting every stage from prospecting through post-award reporting, with the Grant Prospecting Dashboard and Grant Funding Pipeline to track opportunities, GrantWatch Intelligence™ to uncover best-fit funders faster, and the AI Grant Writing Tool to accelerate proposal development.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to search or apply for grants on GrantWatch?

A free GrantWatch account includes newsletter updates, access to grant listings, and light use of the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, Claim Your Profile, and AI Grant Writing Tool features. To fully search, filter, and track grants as a serious grant seeker, a MemberPlus+ subscription is required. GrantWatch does not charge a fee to apply for a grant directly with a funding source, and never requires payment in exchange for a guaranteed award.

Do small businesses and LLCs actually qualify for grants?

Yes. Thousands of federal, state, and corporate grant programs specifically fund for-profit small businesses, technology startups, agricultural operations, and local service providers.

Are there grants available for new startup businesses?

Yes. Startup grants are available through state economic development agencies, business incubators, corporate pitch competitions, and federal research initiatives.

What is the difference between a small business grant and a loan?

Grants provide equity-free, non-repayable capital meant for business development, hiring, R&D, or expansion. Loans require full repayment with interest.

Are there specific grants for women, minority, or veteran business owners?

Yes. Corporations and government agencies regularly launch dedicated grant initiatives aimed at supporting diverse founders and veterans.

How often is the GrantWatch grant database updated?

GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.

Browse Small Business Grants by State

Browse Small Business Grants by USA Territories & Compact Free Associations

Browse Small Business Grants by Country & Region

Browse Small Business Grants by Canadian Province