The Respite Care Association of Wisconsin is seeking applications for its Start-Up Respite Fund.
Donor Name: Respite Care Association of Wisconsin
State: Wisconsin
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/15/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Starting a new respite care program can be challenging, especially when covering the initial costs. These expenses can include rent, insurance, staff wages, training, supplies, and required licenses.
Respite Care Association of Wisconsin (RCAW) offers funding to help new respite care programs get started. They also support existing programs and businesses that want to grow or add respite services across Wisconsin.
With funding from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, RCAW is able to offer this support through July 2027. These funds are available to programs in all 72 counties and 11 tribes in Wisconsin.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for this grant, you must meet one of the following:
- You are starting a brand new respite care program or business.
- You are growing an existing business by adding a new respite program or location.
- You must also meet both of the following:
- Your program or business provides hands-on respite care in Wisconsin.
- At least one team member has completed the Bringing Respite to Your Community (BRYC) Workshop.
For more information, visit RCAW.
