Greater Oshkosh Capital Catalyst Fund
Funding Amount
$10,000 - $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Greater Oshkosh Capital Catalyst Fund
Overview: The Greater Oshkosh Capital Catalyst Fund helps support startup and emerging businesses growth in the greater Oshkosh area.
Award Amount: Program awards for any single business enterprise range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $100,000. Grants up to $10,000 and equity positions may also be viable awards.
Geographic Scope
Greater Oshkosh area- Advanced manufacturing
- Agriculture & food processing
- Aviation/aerospace
- IT/software development
- Medical devices
- Research, biology & energy
Target Sectors
- Hospitality
- Real Estate
- Restaurants
- Retail
Ineligible Sectors
- Acquisition of land, buildings, and fixed equipment
- Feasibility studies, consulting fees, legal fees associated with project development
- Site preparation and construction or reconstruction of buildings (including leasehold improvements)
- Installation of fixed equipment
- Working capital for inventory and direct labor costs
- Marketing of new products/emergence into new markets
- Other activities that the Revolving Loan Fund Committee may identify during the administration of the program
Eligible Activities
- Private Funds Match: Up to one dollar for every dollar of traditional capital investment sources
- Loan Amount: Minimum $10,000 to maximum $100,000 per business enterprise
- Loan Terms: Determined on a case-by-case basis, designed around generating maximum success and outcomes
- Interest Rates: Determined on a case-by-case basis by the RLF Committee, balancing risk and return for the City of Oshkosh
- Repayment: Deferral of principle payments may be provided but determined on a case-by-case basis
- Collateral: Requirements determined by the RLF Committee on a case-by-case basis
Financing Guidelines
Contact
(920) 230-3321 111 N Main St, Ste 204 Oshkosh, WI 54901How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Visit the application portal (link provided on funding page)
2. Complete the application with your business information
3. Submit required materials
4. Application will be reviewed by the RLF Committee on a case-by-case basis
Note: Specific application materials and requirements are referenced but detailed steps are not provided in the available text. Contact GOEDC at (920) 230-3321 or visit the application link for complete instructions.
What Greater Oshkosh Economic Development actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2022
- 5
- Total given
- $36K
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Range
- $5,000–$10K
- By dollars: Wisconsin 100%. Top recipient cities: Oshkosh, WI.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Sturgeon Spirits · Oshkosh, WI
Buildings renovations and equipment
$10K
Jacobson Lock & Key · Oshkosh, WI
Start-up costs
$10K
United Property Services · Oshkosh, WI
Equipment
$6,250
Advanced Bed Bug · Oshkosh, WI
Start up costs
$5,000
Oshkosh Brew Bike · Oshkosh, WI
Start-up costs and vehicle improvements
$5,000
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