What kinds of organizations does Wisconsin Balance of State Continuum of Care Inc. fund?
It funds local agencies and coalitions serving people experiencing homelessness, especially organizations running transitional housing, rapid re-housing, supportive housing, diversion, and shelter-related services. The recent grant list includes awards to providers in Green Bay, Oconto, Kenosha, Eau Claire, and other Wisconsin communities.
What is a typical grant size?
The grant-size distribution centers at $32,091 at the 25th percentile, a median of $61,577, and $112,002 at the 75th percentile. Some active programs also show larger project-level award ranges, including HAP/EHH funding up to $425,838 and EHH funding up to $896,500.
Where are grants concentrated geographically?
All recorded grants go to Wisconsin recipients, and the Balance of State service area excludes Dane, Milwaukee, and Racine counties. Recent recipient cities include Green Bay, Oconto, Kenosha, Eau Claire, Beloit, La Crosse, Manitowoc, Fond du Lac, Superior, Wisconsin Dells, and Port Washington.
Does the foundation run application or competition processes?
Yes. Active programs include an RFP for bookkeeping and accounting services, local competition and consolidated application processes for the HUD CoC Annual Competition, and RFPs or transfer applications for rapid re-housing and HAP/EHH funding. The Day One fund and YHDP process also use application or letter-of-interest steps.
What focus areas appear most often in its grantmaking?
The clearest recurring focus is homelessness support through transitional housing and related stabilization services. Other active focus areas include rapid re-housing, permanent supportive housing, coordinated entry, youth homelessness, veteran services, diversion, shelter reduction, HMIS/data performance, and point-in-time counts.
