Business Resources / Grant & Loan Programs
Welcome Back Grant Program
The Welcome Back Grant helps improve the back entrances of downtown Marshfield businesses — making them more visible, welcoming, and accessible for visitors coming from public parking lots, bike routes, nearby parks, and residential areas.
Examples of eligible improvements include patios, lighting, signage, murals, seating, and paint. These small upgrades can help customers connect with downtown businesses in new and creative ways.
In 2025, a total of $16,000 is available through the program, with grants of up to $4,000 per project. This is a 50/50 match grant, which means if you receive $4,000, your full project cost must be at least $8,000.
Before applying, we encourage you to speak with the city’s Commercial Building Inspector (715-486-2016) to help ensure your project is eligible. All projects must meet local codes and follow the Downtown Design Guidelines.
Apply Here: https://forms.gle/WWYVirNjfWs67kjaA
Application Deadline: Friday, June 6, 2025
Grant Award Notification: Friday, June 13, 2025
Project Completion Deadline: Friday, November 1, 2025
CWED Loan Fund Program
The Central Wisconsin Economic Development Fund, Inc. has created a regional loan fund program to serve as an economic stimulus in Central Wisconsin. Local participating counties in CWED Loan fund are Adams, Marathon, Portage, and Wood.
About the CWED Loan Fund: The purpose of the CWED Loan Fund is to fill financing gaps in local markets and to stimulate private sector development. The CWED Loan fund provides direct loans for up to 10 years at rates beginning at 2% in partnership with other lending institutions.
How Can CWED Loan Funds Be Used?
- Purchase of land, building, and fixed equipment.
- Purchase of a business.
- Working capital.
- Short-term interim financing.
- Capital investments for dairy producers that will result in significant long-term increase in capacity to produce milk.
- Refinancing is not eligible.
- Other special projects.
The Central Wisconsin Economic Development Fund is administered by Redevelopment Resources. Please contact Kristen Fish-Peterson if you have any questions or require further assistance.
PO Box 532, Schofield, WI 54476
Ph: 715-340-7930 • Email
Downtown Marketing Grant
This program is intended to finance high-quality marketing for downtown businesses. The application period is in the spring. Projects are completed through summer.
Building Revitalization Grant
- Apply for funding for your front or rear building facade, new upper level housing units, or redeveloping lower level space into a restaurant. Applications for this matching 50/50 grant are due August 9th, 2024.
- ON HOLD FOR 2025
WEDC Grant & Development Programs
Click the link to view current resources through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation.