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Wyoming Business Council

Supports Wyoming Business Council, the state agency fostering business growth and economic opportunity across Wyoming.

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Annual funding—
Programs5
Active grants4
Total grants5
About

The Wyoming Business Council is Wyoming's state economic development agency, headquartered in Cheyenne with ten regional offices. It was founded in 1998 and operates under a 13-member board of Wyoming business leaders co-chaired by Governor Mark Gordon. CEO Josh Dorrell leads the agency, which exists to widen economic opportunity across the state.

Its funding work combines grants, loans, and matc…

Programs & grants under this funder
Building Resilient Communities (BRC) Grant and Loan Program

Funds infrastructure and leadership grants for Wyoming municipalities and tribal communities.

1 grant
Building Resilient Communities Grant
Open
— pool·73 days
Kickstart Wyoming Grant

Funds early-stage Wyoming startups through non-dilutive seed grants and coaching.

1 grant
Kickstart Grant Program
Closed
— pool
Market Expansion Grant (MEG)

Funds trade-expansion support for Wyoming businesses entering international markets with travel assistance.

2 grants
Market Expansion Grant
Open
— pool
Wyoming State Trade Expansion Program
Open
$233K pool·405 days
Rural Development & Leadership Grants

Funds Wyoming community development and leadership projects in local economies.

Wyoming SBIR/STTR Match Grant

Provides Wyoming businesses with state match awards for active federal innovation projects.

1 grant
Wyoming SBIR/STTR Match Grant
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Last verified: 1 Jun 2026Source: wyomingbusiness.org