Explore funding
Each option below explains what it is, what needs it may fit, and questions to ask about eligibility, costs, repayment, and restrictions. No funding is guaranteed, and approval always depends on the provider.
Optional. This organizes the educational information below—it does not predict eligibility or recommend a particular lender.
Money borrowed from a bank or other lender and repaid with interest on a set schedule.
Larger, defined purchases—such as equipment—or growth plans with a clear cost.
Flexible access to money up to a set limit. You draw what you need and typically pay interest only on what you use.
Ongoing or uneven costs, such as everyday operating expenses or bridging slow months.
Loans made by participating lenders and partially guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBA sets guidelines, but the loan comes from the lender, not directly from the SBA. Programs include 7(a), 504, and microloans.
A range of needs—starting, operating, equipment, or expansion—depending on the specific program.
Money that typically does not need to be repaid. Grants are limited and usually restricted to specific purposes, industries, or eligibility criteria. The SBA states that it does not provide grants for starting and expanding a business; some of its grants go to organizations that support entrepreneurs.
Specific situations that match a program’s stated purpose—not general startup or expansion costs.
Smaller loans from nonprofit or community-based lenders. SBA microloans provide up to $50,000 through SBA-approved intermediary lenders, which make the credit decisions and set terms. Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are specialized institutions that serve low-income communities and people who lack access to traditional financing.
Smaller amounts, newer businesses, or owners who may not qualify for traditional bank financing.
Grants are limited and often have specific eligibility rules or permitted uses. Not every business qualifies for a grant, SBA-backed loans are loans rather than grants, and no funding is guaranteed.
These resources serve specific geographic areas—check each one’s scope. Directories are labeled as directories and guidance providers as guidance providers.
Local — Menomonee Falls, WI
A village contact and information page for businesses looking to locate, open, or expand in Menomonee Falls. Village staff can share information on possible financing resources, permitting, and community connections. It is a starting point for questions, not a funding application.
Visit official pageLocal — Menomonee Falls, WI
An overview of local economic-development tools, including loan funds, tax increment financing, and industrial revenue bonds, plus partnerships with county and state organizations. It is a guide to programs and partners rather than a single grant or offer—ask the village about current availability and eligibility.
Visit official pageStatewide — Wisconsin
An online directory of entrepreneur-support organizations and networking resources across Wisconsin, with a calendar of events. It is a directory that helps you find guidance providers; it does not itself provide funding.
Visit official pageLinks checked October 2026.