Below are funding opportunities previously featured in our WAFCA E-News. All opportunities will remain posted until the application due date expires.

Parent Peer Specialists. The Division of Care and Treatment Services is seeking applications to embed certified parent peer specialists into the crisis continuum to assist parents/guardians who have youth (ages 17 and younger) who are experiencing a mental health and/or substance use crisis. The total amount of funds available is $250,000 to support 2 applicants. Counties must be Wis. Admin. Code ch. DHS 34 certified to apply for this funding; they may contract with agencies who have a written agreement that allows the agency to provide and bill for crisis services. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. October 24, 2024.

Parent Education Programs. The Wisconsin Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board (Prevention Board) has prioritized parent education as a primary prevention strategy and is now seeking applications for parent education programs that have demonstrated effects in preventing child abuse and neglect. The Prevention Board will award grants, totaling $1,080,000, to various entities to implement or scale evidence-based programs aimed at expanding training, programming, and supports for parents and caregivers in a variety of settings (e.g., homes, communities, schools, clinics). This grant does not fund home visitation programs or evidence-based parent education at the treatment or tertiary level. Applications will be accepted until 2 PM CDT on October 28, 2024.

Children's System of Care Support. DCTS is also seeking applications to provide family support and education throughout Wisconsin, creating a sustained statewide infrastructure for the provision of information, education, support, and advocacy for families. The project will foster youth, family, and community involvement as the Wisconsin Children’s System of Care works towards achieving its vision: children and families are valued, understood, and supported in their communities. The goals of the project are to implement a statewide parent peer support system, increase advocacy for system of care improvements, and provide education to tribal nations, counties and employers on the purpose and benefits of parent peer specialists. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. October 30, 2024.

Peer-Run Respite. DCTS is seeking applications to award a contract to develop and operate a peer-run respite for veterans. A peer-run respite is a home-like center run by and for individuals who have lived experience with mental health and/or substance use disorder. Peer-run respites are intended to serve as a short-term, residential resource for individuals who are experiencing an increase in symptoms or stressors who are in need of peer support to aid in their recovery. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. November 12, 2024.

Research Grants. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released seven new research funding opportunities. These notices of funding opportunity (NOFOs) are expected to fund recipients to conduct research related to preventing intimate partner violence, sexual violence, community violence, child sexual abuse, adverse childhood experiences, and firearm-related injuries. A pre-application call will be conducted for each NOFO to address questions from prospective applicants. Review dates, times, and call-in information at the grants.gov links for each NOFO. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. December 2, 2024.