The 7 Rivers Alliance has received $250,000 from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. as part of the Wisconsin Small Business Development Grants (SBDG).
The 7 Rivers Small Business Revitalization Grant Program will provide micro-grants of up to $10,000 directly to small businesses for eligible activities including equipment and technology upgrades, building projects, façade improvements, new signage, working capital to assist a start-up or start-up rent assistance for up to three months.
The grants will be available to small businesses with a focus on those in rural communities in Western Wisconsin – specifically in communities of 4,000 population or less. Businesses will also be required to participate in up to 20 hours of ongoing education, mentorship, or technical assistance. Businesses will have the option to provide a 10% cash match in lieu of receiving technical assistance.
Information about the grant and the applications is available on the 7 Rivers Alliance website – www.7riversalliance.org. Applications will be accepted until Aug. 1. Grant recipients will be announced by Dec. 31, 2026 and the funds will be allocated to the recipients through 2027.
The 7 Rivers Alliance also allocated $25,000 in additional funds to be used as part of the grant program.
The 7 Rivers Alliance service area in Wisconsin is Buffalo, Crawford, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe, Pepin, Trempealeau, and Vernon counties.
For other information, contact 7 Rivers Alliance CEO Chris Hardie – chris@7riversalliance.org.
