Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants

Expanded Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants

The objective of the Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) expanded grant program is to award funds that reimburse the costs of workforce development activities, as specified in the Grant Program Announcement (GPA).

Technical Education Equipment Grant

The purpose of this grant is to train high school students in advanced manufacturing or construction fields to help address Wisconsin's skilled worker shortage.

This expanded grant is open to Wisconsin school districts that are eligible for sparsity aid or consortia that include at least one school district that is eligible. At least one-third of grant moneys awarded in a two-year budget cycle are provided to districts eligible for sparsity aid or consortia that include at least one school district that is eligible.

Amount: $23,249 is being made available for this GPA

Grant Amount: Grant awards will range from $5,000 to $23,249.

Match: Applicants are required to provide matching funds in the form of money or the monetary value of donated equipment contributed from private sources, the applicant, or both that are equal to one of the following:

100% of the grant amount awarded if matching funds are contributed from private sources.
200% of the grant amount awarded if any of the matching funds are contributed from school district funds.

Application Deadline: The completed application, required forms, and supporting documents must be submitted online in the expanded grant online application system by 3 p.m . CST on Nov.19, 2025.

Standard Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants

The objective of the Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) standard grant program is to award funds to businesses from all Wisconsin industry sectors that reimburse the costs of customized occupational training for unemployed, underemployed, and incumbent workers. The customized, business-driven training will qualify workers for full-time employment, higher level employment, or increased wages.

Industry Sectors Worker Training Grants

Open to all industry sectors and companies of any size.

Grant Amount: Grant awards range from $5,000 to $400,000 per grantee. A grantee serving as an applicant for a consortium of employment placement partners may apply for more than $400,000.

Match: Cash or in-kind match equal to 50% of the amount of the grant award is required.

Application deadline: 3 P.M. CST Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.

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