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Closes Nov 5Milwaukee commercial corridors, WI

Storefront Activation Grant

From City of Milwaukee Department of City Development

Amount
Up to $25,000Up to $10/sq ft, max $25,000 (max 50% of costs)
Deadline
Closes Nov 5, 202618 days left
Where
Milwaukee commercial corridors, WI
Match needed
Pays you back
Effort
MediumA form plus a few documents.
Apply on city.milwaukee.gov (opens in a new tab)

The link goes to city.milwaukee.gov.

Commercial tenants, building owners or developers activating vacant commercial/retail spaces in Milwaukee corridors. Closes Nov 5, 2026. 18 days left

Who can apply

  • Commercial tenants, building owners or developers activating vacant commercial/retail spaces in Milwaukee corridors

Retail, restaurant, and services

Can a small business win this?

Aimed at filling vacancies, so a new lease in an empty storefront is the target case.

Before you apply

Cannot be combined with the Retail Investment Fund. pick the larger of the two.

Heads up

Reviews are monthly. The next dates are Nov 5 and Dec 3.

Checked on city.milwaukee.gov, Oct 18 (opens in a new tab)

Report a problem

This is a summary. The official page has the final word.

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Common questions

How much is Storefront Activation Grant?

Up to $25,000. The full line is: Up to $10/sq ft, max $25,000 (max 50% of costs). Highest figure stored: $25,000.

When can I apply for Storefront Activation Grant?

The deadline on file is 2026-11-05. Check the official page before you apply. Dates move.

Who can apply for Storefront Activation Grant?

Commercial tenants, building owners or developers activating vacant commercial/retail spaces in Milwaukee corridors.

Does Storefront Activation Grant require matching funds?

Yes. You need to put in some of your own money or another match.

Where was Storefront Activation Grant checked?

Checked on 2026-10-18 at https://city.milwaukee.gov/dcd/business-toolbox/commercial-revitalization-fund. The official page wins if we disagree.

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