Funding Amount

$4.8 million

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Workforce Innovation Grant Program

Funder: Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)

Amount: $4.8 million

Geographic Scope: 47 counties in Wisconsin

Focus Areas:

  • Nursing workforce development

  • Up-skilling and re-skilling low to moderate income individuals
  • Eligible Training Programs:

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

  • Medical Assistant

  • Associate Degree Nurse

  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Eligibility:

  • Low to moderate income individuals

  • Wisconsin residents
  • Services Provided:

  • Funding for tuition

  • Transportation assistance

  • Childcare support

  • Other school-related expenses

  • Individual support and wrap-around services
  • Program Timeline: Award through June 30, 2025

    Participating WISCAP Member Agencies:

  • ADVOCAP

  • Central Wisconsin Community Action Council

  • Couleecap

  • CAP Services

  • Lakeshore Community Action Program

  • Newcap

  • Social Development Commission

  • Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program

  • West Central Wisconsin Community Action Agency

  • Western Dairyland Economic Opportunity Council
  • Partner: LeadingAge Wisconsin (provides on-site training and job placements at member long-term care facilities)

    Contact: Kassidy Farrey, Communications & Outreach Manager, (608) 244-4422, kfarrey@wiscap.org

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    workforce-developmenthealthcare

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