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Funding Amount

Up to $25,000 per participant

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Nursing Skills Program

Overview: Helps low to moderate-income individuals up-skill or re-skill into high demand nursing careers. Funded through a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Workforce Innovation Grant Program administered by WISCAP to tackle Wisconsin's healthcare workforce challenges.

Geographic Scope: Service area includes Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix counties in Wisconsin.

Focus Areas:

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) training

  • Medical Assistant training

  • Associate Degree Nurse (RN) training

  • High demand nursing careers

    • Funding Covers:

  • Up to $25,000 per participant toward tuition and fees

  • Books and required supplies for classes

  • Transportation costs to attend classes or clinicals

  • Childcare needed while student is in school-related activities

  • Additional assistance as needed

    • Eligible Training Institutions:

  • Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC)

  • Northwood Technical College

    • Eligibility Requirements:

  • Household income at or below 80% of the County Median Income

  • Reside in West CAP service area (Pierce, Pepin, Polk, St. Croix, Barron, Chippewa, and Dunn counties)

  • Training for Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, RN Associate Degree, or RN Bachelor Degree

  • For Bachelor Degree programs, must be completable by June 30, 2025

  • Plan to get a job in Wisconsin upon graduation

  • No work requirements

    • Program Expectations:

  • Maintain regular contact with staff

  • Inform staff of changes (address, phone, income, household members, etc.)

  • Complete and return all forms as required

  • Participate in follow-up surveys during and after exiting the program

  • Look for a job in Wisconsin

    • Contact Information:

  • Contact: Stephanie Stark, Program Manager

  • Direct: 715-900-2148

  • Mobile: 715-410-4735

  • Fax: 715-265-7031

  • Email: sstark@wcap.org

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Initial Contact: Reach out to Stephanie Stark, Program Manager
    2. Screening Meeting: Meet with staff to discuss nursing career goals and program eligibility
    3. Income Verification: Provide proof of household income (documentation of 80% of County Median Income or below)
    4. Residency Verification: Provide proof of residency in service area
    5. Training Plan Development: Work with staff to select nursing program and create funding plan
    6. Ongoing Communication: Maintain regular contact with staff and provide updates on progress

      Required Materials

    • Proof of household income
    • Proof of residency in West CAP service area (Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, or St. Croix counties)
    • Identification
    • Documentation of acceptance into nursing training program (from CVTC or Northwood Technical College preferred)
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