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West Side Vitality Grant

Funder: Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC)

Geographic Scope: West Side of the City of Beloit, Wisconsin

Program Purpose: Support small businesses and child care centers with exterior improvements

Eligible Uses:

  • Signage improvements

  • Landscaping

  • Lighting

  • Fencing

  • Other exterior work

    • Eligible Applicants:

  • Small businesses on the West Side of Beloit

  • Child care centers on the West Side of Beloit

    • Grant Structure:

  • Competitive 50/50 matching grant

  • Applicants must provide matching funds equal to grant amount

    • Program Status: New program announced in February 2024

    Contact Information:

  • Organization: Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC)

  • Address: 100 State Street, Beloit, WI 53511

  • Phone: 608-364-6610

  • Email: drewpennington@greaterbeloitworks.com

  • Director: Drew Pennington, City of Beloit Economic Development Director

    • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    Process:
    1. Contact GBEDC for application materials
    2. Submit competitive grant application
    3. Propose exterior improvement project
    4. Demonstrate 50/50 matching funds

    Required Information:

  • Business/child care center information

  • Project description and scope

  • Cost estimates for improvements

  • Matching funds commitment (equal to grant request)

  • Timeline for project completion

    • Contact for Application:

  • Greater Beloit Economic Development Corporation (GBEDC)

  • Phone: 608-364-6610

  • Address: 100 State Street, Beloit, WI 53511

  • Email: drewpennington@greaterbeloitworks.com

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    What The Greater Beloit Economic Development actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 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

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2022. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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