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Grant Opportunity
The Wisconsin Board for People with Development Disabilities (BPDD) is offering a new grant opportunity for Supported Employment Service Providers.
BPDD is seeking providers interested in strengthening employer engagement practices and reducing reliance on Medicaid-funded job coaching supports for adults with disabilities.
Grant funds and technical assistance are available to support new or creative approaches such as, including:
- Improved job matching and customization
- Employer engagement strategies
- Systematic instruction
- Natural supports
- Paid coworker support options
Awardees can receive up to $6,500 to carry out specific capacity-building activities that reduce the need for publicly funded job supports.
Application deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026, at 5:00PM (CT)
Questions? Contact Molly Cooney from BPDD at molly.cooney@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-0266.
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Partners with Business Resources
Partners with Business is a best practice approach that helps Service Providers and employers support workers with disabilities through natural and co-worker supports. Partners with Business has been successfully implemented across Wisconsin and has shown strong outcomes in reducing the need for ongoing job coaching and strengthening employer engagement.
DVR includes Partners with Business in our Technical Specifications for Other Services.
To learn more and access practical tools and guidance:
We encourage Service Providers to explore these resources and consider applying for this grant opportunity. Please share with your staff who may be interested.
Questions? Contact us at DVRServiceProviders@dwd.wisconsin.gov
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