Winnebago County Revolving Loan Fund

The Winnebago County Revolving Loan Fund is a flexible gap financing tool for Winnebago County businesses to provide capital to fuel growth initiatives and expansion plans.

Award Amount: Program awards for any single business enterprise range from a minimum of $25,000 to a maximum of $250,000.

Geographic Scope

Winnebago County, WI (within corporate limits of Winnebago County)

Eligibility

• Any viable private enterprise with at least two years of financial history
• Seeking to grow operations within Winnebago County, WI

Eligible Activities

• Acquisition of land, buildings, and/or fixed equipment
• Inventory essential to the business operations
• Site preparation, construction and/or reconstruction of buildings, rehabilitation of buildings including leasehold improvements, and/or installation of fixed equipment
• Clearance, demolition, or removal of structures
• Working capital
• Research and development
• Intellectual property
• Employee training
• Marketing of new products or emergence into a new niche
• Employee recruitment and/or transfer
• Interest rate buy-down with private sector lender

Financing Guidelines

• Private Funds Match: Up to one dollar of private sector investment for each dollar of WCRLF investment
• Loan Amount: Minimum $25,000 to maximum $250,000 per business enterprise
• Loan Terms: Determined on a case-by-case basis, designed around generating maximum success and outcomes
• Interest Rates: Determined by the RLF Committee, balancing risk and return for Winnebago County
• Repayment: Deferral of principle payments may be provided, determined based on generating maximum project success and outcomes
• Collateral: Requirements determined on an individual basis by the RLF Committee

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.