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WI SB1069

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rachael Cabral-Guevara

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) would establish an Innovation Grant Program for private nonprofit colleges that are members of the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities

  • Grants fund new academic programs, community partnerships, and infrastructure projects designed to meet workforce needs and benefit the broader public

  • Appropriates $5 million in general purpose revenue for fiscal year 2025-26 and $5 million for fiscal year 2026-27 ($10 million total for the biennium)

  • Grant recipients must provide matching funding equal to or greater than the grant amount and demonstrate a pathway to self-sustainability through tuition, fees, or related revenue

  • No single institution may receive more than 10 percent of total program grants

Legislative Description

Creating an innovation grant program for institutions of higher education and making an appropriation. (FE)

Last Action

Public hearing held

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Universities and Technical Colleges2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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