DHS Epilepsy Services Grant (WI)

DHS Epilepsy Services Grant (WI)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Amount: Up to US $50,000
Last Updated: February 20, 2026

Summary

The DHS Epilepsy Services Grant in Wisconsin supports private non-profit organizations and county departments to provide essential services for individuals with epilepsy and their families. The grant allows for a maximum allocation of $50,000 per agency per year, with a total cap of $150,000 for all grantees annually. Eligible services include direct support like counseling and training, as well as indirect services such as community education and advocacy.

Overview

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) distributes grant funds in accordance with Wis. Stat. § 46.57. Private non-profit organizations or county departments are eligible to apply for the Epilepsy Services Grant to provide direct or indirect services to or on behalf of persons with epilepsy or their families (or both). DHS may not allocate more than $50,000 per year to any agency under this grant pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 46.57. DHS cannot award more than $150,000 total to all grantees per grant year. “Direct services" means services provided to a person with epilepsy or a member of the family of a person with epilepsy and includes counseling, referral to other services, case management, daily living skills training, providing information, parent helper services, employment services and support group services. “Indirect services" means services provided to a person working with or on behalf of a person with epilepsy and includes service provider training, community education, prevention programs and advocacy.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.