Incentives – Agribusiness

Revolving Loan Fund

The EDWC RLF is available to existing Washington County business and to firms relocating to the county. It can also participate in the MVP program (see below). Loans up to $100,000 and very low rates are available. More information is available here (PDF format).

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS FINANCE PROGRAMS

DEPT. OF COMMERCE PROGRAMS

• The Dairy 2020 Early Planning Grant Program encourages and stimulates the startup, modernization, and expansion of Wisconsin dairy farms.
• The Milk Volume Production (MVP) program is designed to assist dairy producers that are undertaking capital improvement projects that will result in a significant increase in Wisconsin's milk production. Only those projects that have a comprehensive business plan and can demonstrate that they will have a long term sustainable impact upon Wisconsin's milk production will be successful.

USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

• Housing programs deliver a variety of assistance to support the housing needs of rural people. Most involve direct assistance by the USDA, while others work through local partnerships.
• Business and Community programs offer a variety of assistance to rural business and communities. The programs revolve around financial partnerships with local economic organizations such as banks, lenders, economic development groups, cities, counties, tribes, and utility cooperatives.