Best Nursing Home Grants in Wisconsin

Focused on improving nursing facility quality, this program invites Wisconsin nursing homes and related organizations to apply for funding for evidence-based quality improvement initiatives. Grants from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services can support projects like resident relocation assistance, family councils, and staff training that enhance quality of care and quality of life beyond normal facility operations.

Grants from Wisconsin Department of Health Services help Wisconsin residential care and nursing home providers, health organizations, and similar partners coordinate lead hazard reduction services in homes of Medicaid- or BadgerCare-eligible children and pregnant women. Funding supports coordination, environmental investigation, project oversight, and repair and remediation of lead-based paint hazards across the state.

Allocations to Improve Health Services in Rural Wisconsin

The Rural Health Transformation Program will award an estimated $209 million over five years in technology grants. Grants will be rolled out in two rounds to different types of healthcare organizations. Through these grants, Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) seeks to bolster the state’s capacity to provide high-quality care to rural residents via technological innovations. Applicants may apply to multiple Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding opportunities for which their organizations are eligible. 

Purpose

These funds are intended to invest in technology that:

• Removes barriers to care for rural residents.
• Maximizes provider productivity.
• Ensures improved patient or community health outcomes.

Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and federally recognized Tribes in rural Wisconsin can use this program to build, expand, or improve essential community facilities, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities. USDA Rural Development provides graduated grant support for projects in communities under 20,000 residents, with higher grant percentages available in smaller, lower-income areas.

PhD investigators at U.S. 501(c)(3) research institutions studying residential care and nursing homes can apply for the Donaghue Foundation’s Another Look Grant, including those focused on Wisconsin facilities. Funding supports analyses using existing datasets to improve quality, equity, and well-being for adults 65+ in long-term care, with active stakeholder involvement.

Nonprofit residential care and nursing home providers in Wisconsin can seek funding for patient care, senior services, hospice, home health, and related health services. The Albert G and Olive H Schlink Foundation supports organizations across the U.S., with special consideration for Ohio-based programs, and offers flexible grant sizes without preset minimums or maximums.

Wisconsin graduate nursing students focused on long-term care in nursing homes can access funding through Nurses Educational Funds to support master’s or doctoral study in accredited U.S. nursing programs. Applicants must be RNs, U.S. citizens or legal residents, association members, have at least 12 graded credits completed (40 for BSN-to-doctorate), a 3.6 GPA, and two semesters remaining.

Nursing homes and residential care providers in Wisconsin serving people with spinal cord injuries can seek funding for projects, program support, or capacity building that enhance independence and community participation. Grants from Craig H. Neilsen Foundation help U.S. and Canadian nonprofits and rehabilitation facilities expand arts, recreation, assistive technology, education, employment, independent living, and rehabilitation initiatives; awards range from US $25,000 - US $200,000.

With a mission to advance clinical and health outcomes research, Boehringer Ingelheim provides Wisconsin residential care and nursing home researchers and clinicians with collaborative support for studies in cardio-renal-metabolic disease, mental health, oncology, dermatology, respiratory disease, and obesity. Eligible U.S.-based scientists, healthcare providers, academic institutions, and related organizations may receive drug and/or financial support to develop, conduct, and publish protocol-driven studies.

Wisconsin public entities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving children’s oral health through school-based or school-linked initiatives can apply for up to US $125,000 in project support. Nursing homes or senior-care providers engaged with schools or families may be eligible for funding from CareQuest Institute for Oral Health to address access, policy, workforce, technology, or community engagement barriers.

The Arthur N. Rupe Foundation Grant focuses on promoting positive social change through scholarly studies, education, and public debate. It supports projects related to caregiving, civil debate, and public policy, aiming to enhance the quality of life in America. The foundation prioritizes specific project funding over general operations and does not support individuals or capital campaigns. Grant inquiries are invited through a letter of inquiry process, ensuring alignment with its mission.

The Centers of Excellence in Healthcare Quality and Safety program aims to establish a collaborative network of healthcare systems and public health partners to enhance patient and healthcare worker safety. This initiative focuses on improving the quality and resilience of U.S. healthcare delivery across various settings, including hospitals and outpatient facilities. By fostering partnerships, the program seeks to effectively detect, respond to, and prevent safety threats, ensuring a higher standard of care and safety for all.