Winnebago County Economic Development Per Capita Funding Program
The Per Capita Funding Program is an annual grant program administered by the IDB. Founded in 1975 by the Winnebago County Board, the program has distributed approximately $421 million dollars to local communities and economic development organizations in Winnebago County since its inception.
IDB Per Capita Policies and Procedures-Revised 11/2024
Current Year Per Capita Allocations
2025 Per Capita Funding Allocations
Prior year Per Capita Allocations
2024 Per Capita Funding Allocations
2023 Per Capita Funding Allocations
2022 Per Capita Funding Allocations
2021 Per Capita Funding Allocations
2020 Per Capita Funding Allocations
Purpose: The program is designed to assist local units of government and local economic development organizations with economic development related programs and projects on an annual basis. Funds are used for economic development promotion/marketing efforts and/or financing local economic development projects.
Funding Availability: Currently for 2025 a rate of $1.166 per capita is available to each community in Winnebago County on an annual basis. This amount may vary from year to year.
Recipients: Communities with active economic development programs and provide employment opportunities for its residents and for residents of nearby communities.
Payback Terms: This is a grant program, therefore no payback is required.
Application: The IDB sends out a "Statement of Intent" form annually to all communities in Winnebago County.
Each community has the option to:
- Apply for funds to promote economic development in their community for the upcoming year
- Allocate all or part of the funds to a near by community that provides employment opportunities for their residents
- Make a joint application with a surrounding community(s).
*New in 2025*
If a community indicates an interest in applying for the funds, an application explaining how the funds will be used is required to be prepared and submitted for approval to IDB in January/February of each year.
Information and Contact:
Jerry L. Bougie, Winnebago County IDB Coordinator
Phone: 920-232-3340 e-mail: jbougie@winnebagocountywi.gov