StartUP Respite Grant Program

Respite Care Association of Wisconsin (RCAW) is looking to fund new respite programs or businesses in Wisconsin. One of the most significant barriers to starting a new respite program is the start-up business costs, such as facility costs, insurance, payroll, accounting, licensing, equipment, supplies, and staff education. RCAW will be offering these funds through July 2027 because of a grant received from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) through the Federal Lifespan Respite Grant program and a partnership with the WI Department of Health Services. ** In 2023 and 2024, funds will be available specifically for new programs and businesses in Milwaukee County due to the generosity of Bader Philanthropies. ELIGIBILITY -Must be either a 1) New program or business or 2) Starting a new respite program or location as part of an existing business (expansion). -Program/Business must provide direct services in Wisconsin. -A key team member of the Program/Business must have completed the Bringing Respite to Your Community (BRYC) Workshop.