August 25, 2025
To: Counties, municipalities, tribes
The Innovation Grant program was created under 2023 Wisconsin Act 12 and recently updated under
2025 Wisconsin Act 15.
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), State and Local Finance Division is excited to announce that the updated Innovation Grant application will launch September 2025. The updated resources below reflect the 2025 WI Act 15 changes.
General Resources
All relevant materials are located on our
Innovation Grants web page:
Next Steps
- Review the revised resources and other available information on our
Innovation Grants web page
- Finalize your innovation plans
- Complete your research and feasibility studies (if needed)
- Compile the contract/agreement to transfer services ensuring all the required information is included (sec.
79.038(1), Wis. Stats.)
We are working to update the Innovation Grant application (Form SL-405), to ensure it's ready to launch in September 2025. We will continue to provide updates to keep you informed.
Questions?
Contact us at lgs@wisconsin.gov.