| UNIVERSITY OF WI SYSTEM | MADISON, WI | $25,000 | 2026 | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FROM EXISTING, NEW, AND EXPANDING RESPITE CARE PROVIDERS FOR OUR STARTUP AND GROUP GRANTS USED FOR NEW/EXPANDING PROGRAMS TO KICK START THEIR OPERATIONS. |
| DISCOVERING PATHWAYS INC | LAKE GENEVA, WI | $25,000 | 2026 | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FROM EXISTING, NEW, AND EXPANDING RESPITE CARE PROVIDERS FOR OUR STARTUP AND GROUP GRANTS USED FOR NEW/EXPANDING PROGRAMS TO KICK START THEIR OPERATIONS. |
| BAYFIELD COUNTY | WASHBURN, WI | $25,000 | 2026 | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FROM EXISTING, NEW, AND EXPANDING RESPITE CARE PROVIDERS FOR OUR STARTUP AND GROUP GRANTS USED FOR NEW/EXPANDING PROGRAMS TO KICK START THEIR OPERATIONS. |
| YELLOW HEARTS ADULT DAY CENTER | WEST MILWAUKEE, WI | $25,000 | 2026 | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FROM EXISTING, NEW, AND EXPANDING RESPITE CARE PROVIDERS FOR OUR STARTUP AND GROUP GRANTS USED FOR NEW/EXPANDING PROGRAMS TO KICK START THEIR OPERATIONS. |
| QUALITY CARE PREFERENCE LLC | MILWAUKEE, WI | $25,000 | 2026 | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FROM EXISTING, NEW, AND EXPANDING RESPITE CARE PROVIDERS FOR OUR STARTUP AND GROUP GRANTS USED FOR NEW/EXPANDING PROGRAMS TO KICK START THEIR OPERATIONS. |
| JOURNEY CHURCH OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD INC | KENOSHA, WI | $22,000 | 2026 | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FROM EXISTING, NEW, AND EXPANDING RESPITE CARE PROVIDERS FOR OUR STARTUP AND GROUP GRANTS USED FOR NEW/EXPANDING PROGRAMS TO KICK START THEIR OPERATIONS. |
| FOX VALLEY MEMORY PROJECT | APPLETON, WI | $11,658 | 2026 | THE GROUP RESPITE GRANT PROGRAM (GRGP) PROVIDES FUNDING FOR RESPITE CARE SERVICES CONNECTED TO CAREGIVER-FOCUSED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. THIS ALLOWS CAREGIVERS TO ATTEND PROGRAMS SUCH AS SUPPORT GROUPS, TRAININGS, AND CONFERENCES WHILE CARE RECIPIENTS RECEIVE QUALITY CARE AND ENGAGEMENT. |
| FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH | APPLETON, WI | $6,176 | 2026 | THE GROUP RESPITE GRANT PROGRAM (GRGP) PROVIDES FUNDING FOR RESPITE CARE SERVICES CONNECTED TO CAREGIVER-FOCUSED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. THIS ALLOWS CAREGIVERS TO ATTEND PROGRAMS SUCH AS SUPPORT GROUPS, TRAININGS, AND CONFERENCES WHILE CARE RECIPIENTS RECEIVE QUALITY CARE AND ENGAGEMENT. |
| CAMP AWESUM INC | ST GERMAIN, WI | $5,484 | 2026 | THE GROUP RESPITE GRANT PROGRAM (GRGP) PROVIDES FUNDING FOR RESPITE CARE SERVICES CONNECTED TO CAREGIVER-FOCUSED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. THIS ALLOWS CAREGIVERS TO ATTEND PROGRAMS SUCH AS SUPPORT GROUPS, TRAININGS, AND CONFERENCES WHILE CARE RECIPIENTS RECEIVE QUALITY CARE AND ENGAGEMENT. |
| ENCOMPASS CARE | APPLETON, WI | $25,000 | 2025 | THE STARTUP RESPITE GRANT PROGRAM (STARTUP) PROVIDES FUNDING FOR NEW RESPITE PROGRAMS OR BUSINESSES IN WISCONSIN. FUNDS CAN BE USED FOR START-UP PROGRAM COSTS, SUCH AS FACILITY, INSURANCE, PAYROLL, ACCOUNTING, LICENSING, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND STAFF EDUCATION.AT ENCOMPASS CARE, OUR UNWAVERING COMMITMENT IS TO DELIVER COMPASSIONATE AND TAILORED NON-MEDICAL IN-HOME CARE SERVICES. WITH A FOCUS ON EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING SENIORS, FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN, AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, OUR MISSION IS TO FACILITATE GRACEFUL AGING AND ENHANCE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE. ACHIEVING THIS GOAL INVOLVES PROVIDING ATTENTIVE, RELIABLE, AND CLIENT-CENTERED CARE THAT FOSTERS INDEPENDENCE AND WELL-BEING. OUR DEDICATED TEAM WORKS TIRELESSLY TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES A FULFILLING LIFE AT HOME. WE UNDERSTAND THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL AND STRIVE TO MEET THEM WI |
| MEYER'S MIRACLE MEADOWS LLC | STOCKBRIDGE, WI | $21,500 | 2025 | THE STARTUP RESPITE GRANT PROGRAM (STARTUP) PROVIDES FUNDING FOR NEW RESPITE PROGRAMS OR BUSINESSES IN WISCONSIN. FUNDS CAN BE USED FOR START-UP PROGRAM COSTS, SUCH AS FACILITY, INSURANCE, PAYROLL, ACCOUNTING, LICENSING, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND STAFF EDUCATION.FAMILIES WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE AND CONNECT WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF AGENCIES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS THROUGHOUT CALUMET COUNTY AND NORTHEASTERNWISCONSIN TO BETTER AID IN THEIR CHILD/REN'S TRANSITION TO POST-SECONDARY LIFE (IE: ADRC, DVR, INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER, COLLEGES/TECHNICAL SCHOOLS, MCO/IRIS, ETC).FAMILY CAREGIVERS ARE ABLE TO FULLY ENGAGE WITH THESE PROFESSIONALS KNOWING THEIR LOVED ONES ARE SAFE AND ENJOYING AN ACTIVITY. THIS WILL HELP THE CAREGIVERS BETTERUNDERSTAND TRANSITION SUPPORTS AVAILABLE TO THEM, HOW TO PROCEED TO THE NEXT STEPS, AND ASK ANY QUESTIONS FROM THESE AGENCIES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS. CARE |
| LOTUS HOMES | MILWAUKEE, WI | $20,000 | 2025 | THE STARTUP RESPITE GRANT PROGRAM (STARTUP) PROVIDES FUNDING FOR NEW RESPITE PROGRAMS OR BUSINESSES IN WISCONSIN. FUNDS CAN BE USED FOR START-UP PROGRAM COSTS, SUCH AS FACILITY, INSURANCE, PAYROLL, ACCOUNTING, LICENSING, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND STAFF EDUCATION.LOTUS HOMES IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT AIDS CAREGIVERS IN MILWAUKEE, WI BY ATTENDING TO THEIR LOVED ONES IN THEIR PERSONAL RESIDENCE DURING THEIR TIME OF NEED. WE PROVIDE AROUND-THE-CLOCK CARE TO SUPPORT FAMILIES(CAREGIVERS) WHO ASSIST THOSE WITH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AS WELL AS THE ELDERLY, WITH LITTLE TO NO MOBILITY. OUR SERVICES ALLOW FOR CAREGIVERS TO TAKE A WELL NEEDED VACATION OR ATTEND TO DAILY NEEDS SUCH AS FULL-TIME JOBS, CHILDREN, OR OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES. WE UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF REST, RECOVERY, AND PEACE OF MIND SO LOTUS HOMES OPERATES WITH CARE AND COMPASSION, REDUCING THE STRESS OF FAMILIES WHEN LEA |
| GONDECK SERVICES LLC | OCONTO, WI | $20,000 | 2025 | THE STARTUP RESPITE GRANT PROGRAM (STARTUP) PROVIDES FUNDING FOR NEW OR EXPANDING RESPITE PROGRAMS OR BUSINESSES IN WISCONSIN. FUNDS CAN BE USED FOR START-UP PROGRAM COSTS, SUCH AS FACILITY, INSURANCE, PAYROLL, ACCOUNTING, LICENSING, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND STAFF EDUCATION. |
| PEARL'S LIFE HOUSE | WAUKESHA, WI | $20,000 | 2025 | THE STARTUP RESPITE GRANT PROGRAM (STARTUP) PROVIDES FUNDING FOR NEW RESPITE PROGRAMS OR BUSINESSES IN WISCONSIN. FUNDS CAN BE USED FOR START-UP PROGRAM COSTS, SUCH AS FACILITY, INSURANCE, PAYROLL, ACCOUNTING, LICENSING, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND STAFF EDUCATION. |
| LAC COURTE OREILLES BAND OF LAKE SUPERIOR (TRIBE) | HAYWARD, WI | $18,000 | 2025 | EVENTS SUPPORTED BY THE GRGP MAY INCLUDE SUPPORT GROUPS, CLASSES, CONFERENCES, OR OTHER CAREGIVER-RELATED ACTIVITIES. WHILE CAREGIVERS PARTICIPATE, CARE RECIPIENTS CAN ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES, ALLOWING CAREGIVERS THE TIME TO RECHARGE, SEEK SUPPORT, AND GAIN VALUABLE EDUCATION OR RECREATION.THIS GRANT CAN FUND ONE-TIME EVENTS AND RECURRING PROGRAMS, SUCH AS SUPPORT GROUPS. ELIGIBILITY IS NOT RESTRICTED TO NON-PROFIT OR 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, MAKING IT ACCESSIBLE TO A WIDE RANGE OF AGENCIES AND GROUPS. |
| SOKAOGON CHIPPEWA COMMUNITY (TRIBE) | CRANDON, WI | $18,000 | 2025 | EVENTS SUPPORTED BY THE GRGP MAY INCLUDE SUPPORT GROUPS, CLASSES, CONFERENCES, OR OTHER CAREGIVER-RELATED ACTIVITIES. WHILE CAREGIVERS PARTICIPATE, CARE RECIPIENTS CAN ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES, ALLOWING CAREGIVERS THE TIME TO RECHARGE, SEEK SUPPORT, AND GAIN VALUABLE EDUCATION OR RECREATION.THIS GRANT CAN FUND ONE-TIME EVENTS AND RECURRING PROGRAMS, SUCH AS SUPPORT GROUPS. ELIGIBILITY IS NOT RESTRICTED TO NON-PROFIT OR 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, MAKING IT ACCESSIBLE TO A WIDE RANGE OF AGENCIES AND GROUPS. |
| FOX VALLEY MEMORY PROJECT | MENASHA, WI | $13,833 | 2025 | EVENTS SUPPORTED BY THE GRGP MAY INCLUDE SUPPORT GROUPS, CLASSES, CONFERENCES, OR OTHER CAREGIVER-RELATED ACTIVITIES. WHILE CAREGIVERS PARTICIPATE, CARE RECIPIENTS CAN ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES, ALLOWING CAREGIVERS THE TIME TO RECHARGE, SEEK SUPPORT, AND GAIN VALUABLE EDUCATION OR RECREATION.THIS GRANT CAN FUND ONE-TIME EVENTS AND RECURRING PROGRAMS, SUCH AS SUPPORT GROUPS. ELIGIBILITY IS NOT RESTRICTED TO NON-PROFIT OR 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, MAKING IT ACCESSIBLE TO A WIDE RANGE OF AGENCIES AND GROUPS. |
| WISCONSIBS | APPLETON, WI | $8,000 | 2025 | EVENTS SUPPORTED BY THE GRGP MAY INCLUDE SUPPORT GROUPS, CLASSES, CONFERENCES, OR OTHER CAREGIVER-RELATED ACTIVITIES. WHILE CAREGIVERS PARTICIPATE, CARE RECIPIENTS CAN ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES, ALLOWING CAREGIVERS THE TIME TO RECHARGE, SEEK SUPPORT, AND GAIN VALUABLE EDUCATION OR RECREATION.THIS GRANT CAN FUND ONE-TIME EVENTS AND RECURRING PROGRAMS, SUCH AS SUPPORT GROUPS. ELIGIBILITY IS NOT RESTRICTED TO NON-PROFIT OR 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, MAKING IT ACCESSIBLE TO A WIDE RANGE OF AGENCIES AND GROUPS. |
| CAMP AWESOME AT MOON BEACH | SAINT GERMAIN, WI | $5,700 | 2025 | EVENTS SUPPORTED BY THE GRGP MAY INCLUDE SUPPORT GROUPS, CLASSES, CONFERENCES, OR OTHER CAREGIVER-RELATED ACTIVITIES. WHILE CAREGIVERS PARTICIPATE, CARE RECIPIENTS CAN ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES, ALLOWING CAREGIVERS THE TIME TO RECHARGE, SEEK SUPPORT, AND GAIN VALUABLE EDUCATION OR RECREATION.THIS GRANT CAN FUND ONE-TIME EVENTS AND RECURRING PROGRAMS, SUCH AS SUPPORT GROUPS. ELIGIBILITY IS NOT RESTRICTED TO NON-PROFIT OR 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, MAKING IT ACCESSIBLE TO A WIDE RANGE OF AGENCIES AND GROUPS. |
| UCCI | SAINT GERMAIN, WI | $5,460 | 2025 | EVENTS SUPPORTED BY THE GRGP MAY INCLUDE SUPPORT GROUPS, CLASSES, CONFERENCES, OR OTHER CAREGIVER-RELATED ACTIVITIES. WHILE CAREGIVERS PARTICIPATE, CARE RECIPIENTS CAN ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES, ALLOWING CAREGIVERS THE TIME TO RECHARGE, SEEK SUPPORT, AND GAIN VALUABLE EDUCATION OR RECREATION.THIS GRANT CAN FUND ONE-TIME EVENTS AND RECURRING PROGRAMS, SUCH AS SUPPORT GROUPS. ELIGIBILITY IS NOT RESTRICTED TO NON-PROFIT OR 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, MAKING IT ACCESSIBLE TO A WIDE RANGE OF AGENCIES AND GROUPS. |
| CROSSPOINT CHURCH FAMILY RESPITE | MADISON, WI | $25,000 | 2024 | STARTUP GRANT |
| RAINBOW INSTITUTE OF LEARNING | JEFFERSON, WI | $25,000 | 2024 | STARTUP GRANT |
| ASCENDING ANGELS | MILWAUKEE, WI | $25,000 | 2024 | STARTUP GRANT |
| FAMILIES OF ABILITIES LLC | JANESVILLE, WI | $24,810 | 2024 | STARTUP GRANT |
| TRUSTED CARE LLC | MILWAUKEE, WI | $20,000 | 2024 | STARTUP GRANT |
| A LOVING ADULT DAYCARE | MILWAUKEE, WI | $20,000 | 2024 | STARTUP GRANT |
| WISCONSIBS | APPLETON, WI | $8,000 | 2024 | GROUP RESPITE GRANT |
