Employment Grants Program

​​​Program Overview

The Employment Grants (EG) program helps communities connect people experiencing homelessness with paid work experience, training, and employment support.

​Funding is awarded annually to eligible municipalities (such as counties, cities, villages, or towns) and federally recognized tribal governing bodies. 

Who This Page Is For

This page includes information for:

  • ​Local governments and tribal governing bodies interested in applying
  • Current EG award recipients and program administrators
  • Community members seeking general program information

​For Agencies Interested in Applying​

​​​Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include:

  • Municipalities (e.g. counties, cities, villages, or towns)
  • Federally recognized tribal governing bodies
Applicants must:
  • Provide a minimum $10,000 cash match
  • Adhere to Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) data entry requirements
  • Be registered in SAM.gov and show proof of non-debarment / not having any active exclusions. 

Funding Information

  • Maximum Award: $75,000
  • Number of awards: One award per year
  • Contract period: January 1 - December 31, renewable for one year, subject to grantee performance

Funding preference is given to programs that:

  • ​Use the majority of funds for participant wages
  • Demonstrate strong partnerships to provide training and supportive services
  • Serve individuals with the greatest barriers to employment

​Eligible Activities

​Program Costs

  • Wages for program participants
  • Job training and skill development
  • Employment-related support​

Operational Costs

  • Staff time directly supporting program delivery
  • Program coordination and supervision

Administrative Costs

  • Administrative expenses as defined in the program manual

​​​​Application Process

For Current Grantees and Program Administrators

Program Requirements

Grantees are responsible for:

  • ​Maintaining compliance with program rules and guidelines
  • Tracking participant outcomes
  • Submitting required reports and invoices
  • Ensuring participation in and dat​a quality within HMIS​​

Who Can Be Served​

Eligible participants must:

  • Be 18 years or older, and
  • Meet HUD's definition of homelessness, including:
    1. ​Literally homeless
    2. Imminent risk of homelessness
    3. Homeless Under Other Federal Statutes, or​
    4. Fleeing/Attempting to Flee Domestic Violence​
​Programs should prioritize individuals with significant barriers to employment.

Program Resources

​Need Help or Have Questions?

If you have questions regarding the Recovery Voucher Grant Program, please contact Daniel Duquette at:

Email: Daniel.Duquette@wisconsin.gov

Phone: 608-279-7095

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