Application Period to Open Soon for $15 Million in Grants Supporting Quality and Innovation in Wisconsin Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services

Join informational webinars February 14 and 16

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). These grants offer an exciting opportunity for entities active in the state’s Medicaid HCBS system to apply for $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.

Applications will open on February 21 and close on March 21, 2023. Visit the DHS website for details about the grant opportunity. Refer to the grants webpage for more information as we get closer to the release date.

Applications will open on February 21 and close on March 21, 2023. Visit the DHS website for details about the grant opportunity. Refer to the grants webpage for more information as we get closer to the release date.

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

Register on Microsoft Teams

Improve Your Grant Application

Thursday, February 16, 2023
3-4:30 p.m. Central Time

Register on Microsoft Teams

Accessibility

If you need American Sign Language, live captioning, or other language assistance during the presentation, please email us by February 10, 2023, at DHSDMSWIARPAHCBS@dhs.wisconsin.gov. The presentation will be posted to the DHS website before the webinar, and a recording will also be posted afterward for those who cannot attend.

Support resources

Help desk

If you need assistance with your application, you may contact our 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.

For questions, email the DHS ARPA HCBS team. For more information about ARPA funding for HCBS, visit the Wisconsin Department of Health Services website.