Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grants

Applications are due by September 15, 2025.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer ​Protection is accepting applications for Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin grants. These grants strengthen Wisconsin’s agricultural and food industries by working to reduce the marketing, distribution, and processing hurdles that impede the expansion of sales of Wisconsin’s food products to loca​l purchasers.​​ The maximum award for each project is $50,000, and grant applicants must​ provide a cash or in-kind match of at least 50% of the total project budget. Generally, qualified applicants are individuals, groups, or businesses involved in Wisconsin production agriculture, food processing, food distribution, food warehousing, retail food establishments, or agricultural tourism operations. Proposals can include individual projects, collaborations,​ or partnerships.