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2026 Chamber Scholarship Application (Deadline April 1, 2026)
Word Document – PLEASE NOTE IF USING THIS OPTION TO GO TO “FILE- SAVE A COPY” AND USE THE COPY TO COMPLETE THE FORM, OTHERWISE YOUR INFORMATION WILL BE LEFT IN THE DOCUMENT.
ThedaCare Family of Foundations External Grant application here:
https://thedacarefamilyoffoundations.wizehive.app/program/thedacare-external-grant/info?cycleId=1CQJ2ZMyhSVxLPecRgZ3ei
FVTC – Venture Center Veteran Grant
Business Loan/Grant Loan – Waupaca County Economic Development Corporation
The Waupaca County Economic Development Corporation (WCEDC) has introduced a new loan/grant program aimed at supporting the improvement of businesses, and older commercial buildings in Waupaca County downtown’s. This initiative fosters economic growth, community development, and cultural preservation by providing financial aid to businesses located in an older commercial building.
After getting approved for an RLF loan (max is $100,000), business owners that own their older commercial buildings can apply for an additional grant (up to $50,000 or equal to approved RLF loan amount) for eligible building improvement projects. The program serves as an additional way to reduce the burden of building maintenance for business owners that own older commercial property and seek to start or enhance their businesses. Please contact us to discuss your project and verify grant funds are still available.
Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation Upcoming Trainings!
WWBIC offers training sessions statewide for new entrepreneurs, seasoned business owners and anyone looking to improve their financial health. Most of our training sessions are available as online webinars, but we also host several in person sessions at our five offices statewide.
USDA Rural Development Loans
Veteran Entrepreneurial Training Grant Program
The goal of the Veteran Entrepreneurial Training Grant Program (VET-GP) is to provide Wisconsin’s veteran entrepreneurs either living in or operating out of Waupaca County with post-COVID related business development, disaster preparedness, sustainability planning, and grant funding. The program offers but does not require use of the Small Business Development Center technical assistance services, including small business training, business plan development, and business resiliency planning whether you are just getting started or looking for ways to improve your business. Please click the link below to apply.
WHEDA More Like Home Repair & Renew Loan
If your home was built before 1984, there’s a good chance it may need repairs. That’s why Wisconsin’s governing body has committed $50 million to help revive our communities.
With the More Like Home™ Repair and Renew Loan, homeowners will get the repairs needed to renew their living spaces for years to come. Here, our support is more than just monetary—it’s a commitment to helping your house feel more like home. Find a lender and start today.
https://morelikehomeloan.wheda.com/
WHEDA Vacancy-to-Vitality Loan Program
This new funding source allows a developer to apply for subordinate financing that covers the construction costs associated with converting a Vacant or Underutilized commercial building into Workforce Housing or Senior Housing. Both rental and for-sale homes are eligible under the Program if they meet the affordability requirements outlined in the term sheet. Funding will be provided by WHEDA through a low-interest loan that is subordinate to other funding sources, as described in the Act. Please refer to the term sheet for origination fees, loan structuring fees,
and application fees. For more information click here: https://www.wheda.com/developers-and-property-managers/competitive-loan-financing/vacancy-to-vitality