Innovation Grants

​​​​​​​​The Innovation Planning Grant and Innovation Grant were authorized in 2023 Wisconsin Act 12.

General Resources​​​​​
Innovation Planning Grant

For municipalities and tribes with a population not exceeding 5,000. The application period is now closed.

Applications/Awards Questions?
Innovation ​Grant

For all counties, municipalities, and tribes.

Resources Apply
  • Coming in July 2025
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DOR Emails/Communications​
DateSubject​​
April 29, 2025  ​Innovation Planning Grant Application – Due Tomorrow, April 30
April 23, 2025  ​Reminder – Innovation Planning Grant Application – Upcoming April 30, 2025 Deadline
April 16, 2025  ​Reminder – Innovation Planning Grant Application – Upcoming April 30, 2025 Deadline
March 26, 2025  ​Reminder – Innovation Planning Grant Application Deadline Extended to April 30, 2025
February 26, 2025  Innovation Planning Grant Application Deadline Extended to April 30, 2025
January 27, 2025  ICYMI – Innovation Planning Grant Application and Recent Webinar Recording/Q&A
January 15, 2025  Join us tomorrow, January 16 – Innovation Grants Webinar with Q&A
January 7, 2025  Join us on January 16 – Innovation Planning Grant Webinar with Q&A
December 19, 2024​ ICYMI – Apply Now for the Innovation Planning Grant
December 5, 2024​ Innovation​ Planning Grant Application Now Available
November 18​, 2024​ ​​ Wisconsin Department of Revenue Launched Innovation Planning   ​Grant Program
November 14, 2024  Innovation Planning Grant Application Now Available​
November 12, 2024
  Innovation Grants Emergency Administrative Rule – Now Available
​October 29, 2024  Innovation Planning Grant/Innovation Grant Information

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Questions?
Contact us - lgs@wisconsin.gov
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Allowable Services and Duties

To qualify – Transfer services and realize a cost savings of at least 10% in these service categories:

  • Public safety, including law enforcement (not jails)
  • Fire protection
  • Emergency services
  • Courts
  • Jails
  • Training
  • Communications
  • Public works
  • Information technology
  • Administration, including staffing, payroll, and human resources
  • Economic development and tourism
  • Public health
  • Housing, planning, and zoning
  • Parks and recreation