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.

Resources Apply
Innovation ​Grant

For all counties, municipalities, and tribes.

Resources Apply
  • Coming in July 2025
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DOR Emails/Communications​
DateSubject
Decemeber 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