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The Caregiver Respite Grant Program provides financial support for family caregivers for up to 5 days of respite care within 30 days of application approval. This grant allows approved applicants to hire the respite care provider of their choice for the care recipient.
This grant can also assist families in need of emergency respite care.
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The Supplemental Respite Grant Program supports primary caregivers by funding supplemental respite services. The SRGP allowable expenses are qualified home modifications, safety or decreasing isolation technology, Nutritious Meals as Respite, housekeeping and laundry services, lawn mowing, snow removal, sensory items, and mental health and wellness.
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The Group Respite Grant Program provides funding so agencies and organizations can hire respite care providers to offer on-site respite care so primary caregivers can partake in activities like support groups, classes, conferences, etc.
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The StartUP Respite Grant Program (StartUP) provides funding for new respite programs or businesses in Wisconsin. Funds can be used for start-up program costs, such as facility, insurance, payroll, accounting, licensing, equipment, supplies, and staff education. Application requests are accepted throughout the year.
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