January 27, 2025
To: Municipalities, Tribes
Is your municipality or tribe undecided whether it's going to apply for the Innovation Planning Grant (IPG)? The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) would like to remind you that the application deadline is approaching. Below you'll find information on the IPG, a recent webinar recording, and other available resources.
Innovation Planning Grant Application Information
Do you need help creating an innovation plan?
If you are a municipality or tribe with a population not exceeding 5,000 and need help developing an innovation plan, the Wisconsin Department of Revenue encourages you to apply for the Innovation Planning Grant (IPG).
How/who can apply for the innovation planning grant:
- Apply by – February 28, 2025
- Who can apply? – municipality or tribe with a population not exceeding 5,000
- Applying for the grant – e-file the Innovation Planning Grant application (Form SL-400) withinMyDORGov
What should we use the planning grant funds for?
- If you have a great idea and need a consultant or additional staffing to develop an innovation plan, apply for this planning grant
- The innovation plan will detail how your municipality/tribe plans to transfer one or more allowable services/duties to another entity, which will allow your community to apply for the larger Innovation Grant
When will we receive the grant funds?
There are two remaining award periods, the next is in February 2025. To receive the funds in February, you must submit your application by January 31, 2025. For more details on application timeframe and distributions, review our
common questions.
- Remaining distribution period – February-March 2025
- Award amount – DOR can distribute a maximum of $100,000 for each proposed project, with a total of $3 million available
- Make your best effort to apply – an award is not contingent on the success of a proposed project plan
Recent Innovation Planning Grant Webinar
DOR, the League of Wisconsin Municipalities and the Wisconsin Towns Association recently hosted an IPG webinar on January 16 and would like to provide the webinar recording and Q&A from the session.
Webinar Resources
Questions?