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Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) Grant Program
Industry-Specific · Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) · WI
The Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grant Program is a Wisconsin state grant from DATCP offering up to $50,000, with a required 50% match, to farms and food businesses that help process, market, or distribute local food within Wisconsin.
The Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) Grant Program is a cash-grant program run by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). It funds projects that help Wisconsin farms and food businesses more efficiently process, market, and distribute food to local stores, schools, and institutions.
For a small business owner in Wisconsin's food and agriculture sector, this program can provide meaningful capital toward projects that improve how local food moves from producers to buyers — whether that's processing capacity, distribution logistics, warehousing, retail food operations, or agricultural tourism ventures. Awards are capped at $50,000 per project, and applicants must provide a 50% match in cash or in-kind contributions, meaning the program is best suited to businesses that can commit matching resources alongside the grant funds.
This is a state-level program, meaning it is only open to Wisconsin-based individuals, groups, or businesses — it is not a national or federal program. The funding instrument is a grant, not a loan, so successful applicants generally do not repay the award, though grant agreements may include reporting or use requirements set by DATCP.
Deadlines and open application rounds vary and should be checked directly with DATCP, since grant programs like this typically run in periodic funding cycles rather than being open year-round. As of 2026, applicants should confirm the current award amount, open application rounds, and eligibility details directly on the official DATCP webpage before applying, since program parameters can change between cycles.
Who qualifies
How to apply
Questions people ask
Is this a grant or a loan?
It is a cash grant, not a loan, funded through DATCP.
Do I have to repay the money?
No, grants generally do not require repayment, though program terms should be confirmed with DATCP.
Who is eligible?
Wisconsin individuals, groups, or businesses in production agriculture, food processing, distribution, warehousing, retail food, or agricultural tourism.
Can businesses outside Wisconsin apply?
No, this program is limited to Wisconsin (WI) applicants only.
How much money can I get?
Grants are capped at up to $50,000 per project.
Do I need to contribute any of my own money?
Yes, a 50% cash or in-kind match is required.
What kinds of projects are funded?
Projects that help Wisconsin farms and food businesses process, market, or distribute food to local stores, schools, and institutions.
When is the deadline to apply?
Deadlines vary by round; check the current application cycle at the official DATCP site.
Where do I apply?
Apply through the official DATCP webpage at https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/BuyLocalBuyWisconsinGrants.aspx.
Who administers this program?
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP).
Is the award amount taxable?
Confirm at the official source, as tax treatment is not specified in the program details provided.
Is this a one-time or recurring grant program?
Confirm at the official source; the program appears to run in periodic funding rounds.
Opportunity number: not published. Source: curated + verified (official state source, 2026). GetFundedUSA is independent and not affiliated with Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP); always confirm current deadlines, amounts and eligibility on the sponsor's own page before applying.