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- WHA to Host Briefing for Hospitals and Health Systems on Wisconsin’s Application for $1 Billion in Rural Health Transformation Funding
- President Trump Signs Funding Package to Re-Open Government After Longest Shutdown
- WI Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care Holds Hearing on WHA-Supported Next-of-Kin Legislation as Senate Committee Advances Companion Legislation
- WHA Foundation, Hospitals Connect Local Schools with Grants for Future Health Care Workforce
- Strong Support Expressed for BON’s Work to Create an Expanded Faculty Role for BSNs
- WHA Urges Caution as DHS Embarks on Review of Wisconsin Trauma Designation Standards
- DWD Health Care Sector Grant Funding Opportunity Now Open
- Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Update
- Don’t miss out! WHA Quality and Patient Safety Awards Applications Due Nov. 21
- Effectively Navigating Difficult Conversations & Conflict - Register Today for WHA’s Health Care Leadership Academy
- Hospital Board Education, Keeping Your Board Apprised and Legally Compliant, a Success
- Ascension Awarded WHA 2025 Global Vision Community Partnership Award
- Fast Facts from the WHA Information Center: November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
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Nov. 19, 2025
Member Briefing: Wisconsin’s Application for Rural Health Transformation FundingNov. 19, 2025
Caring for Wisconsin’s Caregivers: Advancing Health Workforce Well-BeingJan. 28, 2026
2026 WHA Health Care Leadership AcademyClick here to view education event calendar
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DWD Health Care Sector Grant Funding Opportunity Now Open
WHA members urged to apply for health care-focused funding
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Office of Skills Development has released $2.25 million in grant funds to develop and implement a strategic industry partnership program for high-demand health sciences, health care and related occupations. This funding is part of the Wisconsin Fast Forward program dedicated to training workers and filling critical workforce needs.
This current round of funding is devoted to the health care sector. Employers can apply for grant amounts from $5,000 to $400,000. The application requires at least four project partners, one of which must be an employment placement partner. A grantee serving as an applicant for a consortium of employers may apply for more than $400,000. Cash or an in-kind match equal to 50% of the grant award amount is required.
Applications must be submitted by 3 p.m. CST on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. Additional information can be found on the Wisconsin Fast Forward website.
DWD Health Care Sector Grant Funding Opportunity Now Open
WHA members urged to apply for health care-focused funding
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Office of Skills Development has released $2.25 million in grant funds to develop and implement a strategic industry partnership program for high-demand health sciences, health care and related occupations. This funding is part of the Wisconsin Fast Forward program dedicated to training workers and filling critical workforce needs.
This current round of funding is devoted to the health care sector. Employers can apply for grant amounts from $5,000 to $400,000. The application requires at least four project partners, one of which must be an employment placement partner. A grantee serving as an applicant for a consortium of employers may apply for more than $400,000. Cash or an in-kind match equal to 50% of the grant award amount is required.
Applications must be submitted by 3 p.m. CST on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. Additional information can be found on the Wisconsin Fast Forward website.
IN THIS ISSUE
- WHA to Host Briefing for Hospitals and Health Systems on Wisconsin’s Application for $1 Billion in Rural Health Transformation Funding
- President Trump Signs Funding Package to Re-Open Government After Longest Shutdown
- WI Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care Holds Hearing on WHA-Supported Next-of-Kin Legislation as Senate Committee Advances Companion Legislation
- WHA Foundation, Hospitals Connect Local Schools with Grants for Future Health Care Workforce
- Strong Support Expressed for BON’s Work to Create an Expanded Faculty Role for BSNs
- WHA Urges Caution as DHS Embarks on Review of Wisconsin Trauma Designation Standards
- DWD Health Care Sector Grant Funding Opportunity Now Open
- Wisconsin Hospitals State PAC & Conduit Update
- Don’t miss out! WHA Quality and Patient Safety Awards Applications Due Nov. 21
- Effectively Navigating Difficult Conversations & Conflict - Register Today for WHA’s Health Care Leadership Academy
- Hospital Board Education, Keeping Your Board Apprised and Legally Compliant, a Success
- Ascension Awarded WHA 2025 Global Vision Community Partnership Award
- Fast Facts from the WHA Information Center: November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
EDUCATION EVENTS
Nov. 19, 2025
Member Briefing: Wisconsin’s Application for Rural Health Transformation FundingNov. 19, 2025
Caring for Wisconsin’s Caregivers: Advancing Health Workforce Well-BeingJan. 28, 2026
2026 WHA Health Care Leadership Academy