Wisconsin Economic Development Toolbox
The state of Wisconsin offers many economic, workforce and business development programs across numerous state agencies to provide communities, businesses and WEDA members with the tools necessary to drive business growth and advance economic prosperity in every corner of the Badger State.
From tax credits and grants programs to workforce training initiatives and technical assistance for businesses, the following economic development programs offered by state agencies and authorities provide opportunities for communities and businesses to grow and succeed in the 21st Century economy:
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation:
- Tax Credit Programs
- Grant Programs
- Brownfields Grant Program
- Brownfield Site Assessment Grant
- Capacity Building Grant
- Capital Catalyst
- Community Development Investment Grant – WEDA Tool Box Newsletter
- Entrepreneurial Micro-Grant
- Entrepreneurship Support Program
- Idle Sites Redevelopment Program
- Minority Business Development
- Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Matching Grant Program
- Workforce Training Grant
- Loan Programs
- Other Programs
Wisconsin Department of Administration:
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-CLOSE Program
- CDBG-Economic Development Program
- CDBG-Public Facilities Economic Development Program
- CDBG-Rural Economic Area Development Initiative (READI) Program
Wisconisn Department of Revenue:
- Manufacturing and Agriculture Tax Credit – WEDC Overview
- Tax Increment Financing (TIF) – WEDA TIF 101 – WEDA TIF Brochure – TIF Study
Wisconsin Department of Transportation:
- Freight Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Program
- Harbor Assistance Program
- State Infrastructure Bank Program
- Transportation Economic Assistance Program
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development:
Wisconisn Housing and Economic Development Authority:
