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BUSINESS GRANTS AND MORE
The City of Janesville's Economic Development Office recognizes the importance of supporting our local businesses. One way we do this is to keep an eye out for funding opportunities. Be sure to check back often as we will update this page as new resources are identified.
Chambers of Commerce
We know thriving businesses and communities don't happen without hard work. Every day we deploy our team, ideas and resources to help our members and community become stronger, together.
Forward Janesville, Inc.
14 South Jackson Street • Suite 200
Janesville, WI 53548
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 5 pm
Friday: 9am - Noon
608-757-3160
https://www.forwardjanesville.com/
Alliant Energy Assistance Program
Alliant Energy Assistance Program News Release
The Hometown Care Energy Fund provides income-eligible customers with financial assistance to pay their energy bills. Alliant Energy partners with local nonprofit organizations to distribute the funds.
For more information, please check out the Alliant Energy website or contact Morgan Hawk at (319) 786-4040 or via email at morganhawk@alliantenergy.com.
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
For more information on the SBA can be found HERE.
Or you can contact the local SBA District Office at:
Wisconsin District Office(Madison)
SBA District Office
740 Regent Street Suite 100
Madison, Wisconsin 53715
608-441-5263
TTY 608-441-5541
Visit website
KIVA Loan Program
Kiva lenders have shown their commitment to providing financial assistance to all by making 0% interest loans to entrepreneurs in the U.S. on Kiva.org for the last 10 years.
Effective immediately, U.S. applicants for a Kiva loan will have access to the following:
Expanded eligibility: More businesses in the US will be eligible for a Kiva loan.
Larger loans: The maximum loan on the Kiva platform will increase from $10,000 to $15,000.
Grace period: New borrowers may access a grace period of up to 6 months for greater financial flexibility.
For more information please check out the link below.
https://www.kiva.org/blog/support-local-businesses-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic
Wisconsin Economic Development
Grow Your Business. We’re here to help you create, expand or transform your business.
504 Loans – Financing to help small businesses succeed!
An SBA 504 loan is a special product that can only be offered by a Certified Development Company (CDC) in partnership with a local lender. WBD is one of the most successful CDCs in the country and has partnered with hundreds of local lenders to help thousands of small businesses since 1981.
The 504 loan is designed to help small businesses grow and create jobs by financing fixed assets like real estate and equipment. This program is best suited for projects from about $250,000 - $20,000,000.
Qualified borrowers can look forward to:
- Long terms (25 years for real estate, 10 years for equipment)
- Low, fixed rates (see top of page for current rate)
- Lower down payments (10%)
Use this 504 Calculator to see how your payment is affected
Contact your preferred lender to find out more about their role in this form of financing.
Food and Beverage
FaB Wisconsin, is a cross-industry food and beverage membership organization. Our member employers embody Wisconsin’s industry strength – big and small, local and global, from nutrient dense to decadence – all with incredible capacity for growth and leadership. Mostly clustered in Wisconsin, we offer interwoven industry experience, know-how, and the spirit of Wisconsin’s thriving food and beverage scene.
Biohealth
To grow Wisconsin biohealth companies and unite the industry to define the future of healthcare through talent, advocacy, and collaboration.