Downtown Fond du Lac Experience Generator Grant Program

The 2024 Experience Generator Grant Program is an incentive to assist Downtown Fond du Lac 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 grant to be used to assist in starting their business. The grant is available to all “experience-based” businesses including 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 Fond du Lac. Eligible types of businesses: ▪ New (or significantly expanding) retail, restaurant or experience-based businesses. ▪ Businesses relocating from outside of the City of Fond du Lac. ▪ Locally owned franchises. ▪ For profit, property tax paying businesses. ▪ Businesses located within the Downtown Fond du Lac Business Improvement District.