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Wisconsin Governor Evers Unveils $3.2M Small Business Grants

4/15/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers unveiled $3.2 million in Small Business Development Grants for 19 organizations.
Grants, ranging from $50,000 to $250,000, focus on improving infrastructure and fostering entrepreneurship.
Notable recipients include Beaver Dam ($50,000), Fond du Lac ($215,000), and Juneau County ($250,000).
This initiative expands on the successful Main Street Bounceback Grant Program, which supported nearly 9,500 businesses.

History

Historical Context

Wisconsin's $3.2 million Small Business Development Grants echo past initiatives like the 2020 CARES Act, which allocated $240 million to support businesses during the pandemic. Such funding reflects a historical commitment to bolster entrepreneurship, crucial for economic recovery and growth in challenging times.

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Story summary

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers unveiled $3.2 million in Small Business Development Grants for 19 organizations.
Grants, ranging from $50,000 to $250,000, focus on improving infrastructure and fostering entrepreneurship.
Notable recipients include Beaver Dam ($50,000), Fond du Lac ($215,000), and Juneau County ($250,000).
This initiative expands on the successful Main Street Bounceback Grant Program, which supported nearly 9,500 businesses.

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