Application Period to Open Soon for $15 Million in Grants Supporting Quality and Innovation in Wisconsin Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is launching the second round of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Grants Supporting Quality and Innovation, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The grants will range from $25,000 to $1 million to enact innovative changes that will benefit participants, families, and the long-term care workforce in Wisconsin. The initiative aims to positively impact people receiving HCBS from providers regionally, locally, and in urban and rural communities throughout the state. A total of $15 million is available in this second round. Previously, $17 million was given out during the first round.
DHS will host informational webinars on February 14 and 16 – please see registration information for those below.
Applications for this round will open on February 21 and close on March 21, 2023. Visit the DHS website for details about the grant opportunity. The website also offers summary information about round 1 and includes lists of recipients.
Upcoming webinar info sessions
DHS is hosting informational webinars to provide detailed information on the grant opportunity and application process. Use the links below to register for an upcoming session.
Round 2 Overview
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
9-10 a.m. Central Time
Improve Your Grant Application
Thursday, February 16, 2023
3-4:30 p.m. Central Time
DHS is also offering a help desk if you need assistance with your application. You may contact the help desk Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Central Time at the email and phone number below.
- Email GrantsWIARPAHCBS@pcgus.com
- Call 833-660-2499
Virtual office hours
From February 22 through March 15, 2023, we will hold virtual office hours on Wednesdays from 2-3 p.m. Central Time to answer questions about the grant process. Join virtual office hours on Microsoft Teams when office hours are open.
