“Experience De Pere”

What is the Business Recruitment Grant Program?

The Experience De Pere Business Recruitment Grant Program is an incentive to assist Downtown De Pere entrepreneurs with expenses associated with starting a new business. New (or significantly expanding) retail, restaurant or experience-based businesses are eligible for a $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000 grant to be used to assist in starting or expanding their business in Downtown De Pere. The grant is available to all “experience-based” businesses including breweries, axe throwing, museums, arcades, art studios, etc., who are open to the general public. Merchandise retailers, restaurants and taverns are also encouraged to apply. These business categories result in high volume customer traffic will add significantly to the vibrancy of downtown De Pere

 

Funding Availability

What are the Program Funding Requirements?

The City of De Pere allocated $150,000 for the Business Recruitment grants. Individual grant awards are based on a point allocation on a scoring rubric

                   Level 1: 1-7 Points                           $5,000

                   Level 2: 8-14 Points                          $10,000

                   Level 15-21 Points                           $15,000

Full program guidelines and application can be found here: 

 

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