Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)

Wisconsin DWD funds employer and regional workforce development, including Wisconsin Fast Forward and rural healthcare workforce initiatives. Atlas tracks opportunities that can support hospitals, health systems, healthcare employers, training partners and other eligible organizations building the state's clinical and allied-health workforce.

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36 days leftVerified August 29, 2026

Wisconsin Fast Forward Worker Training Grants — Fall 2026 Healthcare Employer Pathway

Wisconsin DWD has approximately $5 million available through Wisconsin Fast Forward for customized occupational training. Healthcare employers are expressly eligible, with grants generally ranging from $5,000 to $400,000 and larger consortium awards possible.

FundingApproximately $5 million available statewide; individual Wisconsin Fast Forward grants generally range from $5,000 to $400,000, with higher awards possible for consortium applicants.

DeadlineOctober 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM CT

Required next actionDefine the healthcare workforce problem and the specific customized occupational training needed for unemployed, underemployed or incumbent workers; identify the applicant and any consortium partners; quantify trainee counts, target occupations, training costs, completion and wage or advancement outcomes; and submit the Wisconsin Fast Forward application to DWD by October 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM CT.

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