Cooperative Development Grant
Cooperative Development Grant supports new and existing Wisconsin cooperatives with planning, feasibility studies, and legal or accounting services to prepare for major investments.
Funder: Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Due Dates: Not stated
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per grant; up to $200,000 set aside for each of two years
Summary: Supports planning and exploratory research that helps new and existing Wisconsin cooperatives prepare for major investments.
Key Information: Applicants pay costs up front and seek reimbursement from WEDC with documentation.
Description
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) offers this grant to help new and existing cooperatives in Wisconsin plan before making a large investment. It supports exploratory research intended to strengthen developing cooperatives and help established ones succeed.
Eligible work includes business planning, feasibility studies, and legal or accounting services that help a cooperative become established or develop further. The program funds development work rather than the major investment itself.
