GBEDC Discretionary Grant Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Applicants may inquire about grants at any time”
Overview
Geographic Scope: Greater Beloit area, Wisconsin
Program Purpose: Support economic development projects that:
- Retain and/or create jobs
- Stimulate commercial activity
- Enhance workforce development initiatives
- Leverage capital investment in the Greater Beloit area
Funding Source: Discretionary income generated by GBEDC
Key Requirements:
- Matching funds required from each applicant
Application Timeline:
- Applicants may inquire about grants at any time
- GBEDC reserves the right to announce specific grant application windows based upon funding availability and organizational priorities
- No set deadline; windows announced as funding becomes available
Contact Information:
- Name: Alma Acosta Martinez
- Phone: 608-364-6610
- Organization: Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation
- Address: 100 State Street, Beloit, WI 53511
How to Apply
How to Apply
General Process:
- Contact GBEDC to inquire about grant availability
- Wait for announcement of specific grant application windows
- Submit application during announced window
- Provide matching funds commitment
Required Materials:
- Matching funds documentation (specific amount/percentage to be determined when application window opens)
Contact for Application:
- Alma Acosta Martinez
- Phone: 608-364-6610
- Address: 100 State Street, Beloit, WI 53511
Note: Specific application forms and detailed requirements are announced when grant windows open. No online application portal or detailed form information was found on the website.
What The Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2022
- 1
- Total given
- $30K
- Median grant
- $30K
- By dollars: Wisconsin 100%. Top recipient cities: Fitchburg, WI.
Example grants
Wisconsin Early Childhood Association · Fitchburg, WI
To conduct training for child care entrepreneurs
$30K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Community development
- Economic services
- Small businesses
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