City of South Milwaukee Bucyrus New Business Grant Program

This grant provides one-time assistance in the amount of $5,000 for new and existing businesses opening a new location or expanding operations in a vacant commercial space on Milwaukee Avenue between the 800 and 1300 blocks. Grants may be awarded prior to receiving a Certificate of Occupancy. ELIGIBILITY: In order to be eligible, an applicant must have submitted an occupancy permit through the City of South Milwaukee and must either provide proof of an active lease for their commercial space or documentation showing they are the owner of the commercial space. -The lease must be for at least one year, with no early termination language. -The business must be open to the public at least 25 hours per week. -The storefront space must be at least 500 square feet. -The space must also have been vacant for a period of at least 60 days. -A business must open within 2 months of receiving the grants. -Requires a signed agreement.