January 22, 2026
To: Counties, municipalities, tribes
It's time to apply!
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue, State and Local Finance Division is reminding you that the Innovation Grant application (Form SL-405) is now available. We encourage you to apply for this substantial grant.
Innovation Grant (IG)
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Application period – now through March 31, 2026
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Who can apply?
– Wisconsin counties, municipalities and tribes
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Applying for the grant – e-file the Innovation Grant application (Form SL-405) within
MyDORGov
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Award funds – there is a total of $300 million in funds available statewide – a county, municipality, or tribe may receive up to $10 million each year
Supporting documents needed
Innovation plan – (i.e., signed contract/agreement by the transferor and transferee to attach in IG application.
Innovation plan must include:
- For the transferor – the total cost of providing the service/duty in the calendar year prior to the transfer
- For the transferee – provide the county/ municipal/ tribal transferee's total cost of providing the service/duty in the calendar year prior to the transfer of the service/duty
- Amount the transferor will pay to the transferee for the entire length of the agreement/contract
Schedule a consultation with DOR staff
Contact us at
lgs@wisconsin.gov, (608) 266-1932, or (608) 266-5 815 to schedule a session to discuss your IG ideas.
Available Resources
Review the resources located on our
Innovation Grants web page, which include:
Questions?
Contact us at
lgs@wisconsin.gov.