Applications for the next round of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Entrepreneurship Partner Grants will open Monday, Jan. 6, the organization announced recently.

According to a release, this round of funding will focus on prioritizing new partners and new programs and aims to enhance support for underrepresented entrepreneurs in underserved areas. The maximum grant amount is $200,000.

“Entrepreneurs often need help to be able to thrive and succeed,” WEDC CEO Missy Hughes said in a statement. “By focusing on new partners or areas with limited access to support, WEDC is helping to create a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem in our state.”

The deadline for applications is Jan. 31. Grant winners will be announced in May.

Those wanting to apply should contact Cat Johnson, entrepreneurship and innovation specialist at catherine.johnson@wedc.org.