Reproductive Health and Family Planning

Can we apply for more than one funding opportunity?

Yes, you can apply for more than one funding opportunity.

If we can apply for more than one, can we also be awarded for more than one?

Yes, if you apply for more than one, you can also be awarded more than one.

Can you share how many current grantees you have for the 2025 GPR and Pregnant Women grants?

For FY2025 each of the grants had the following number of subrecipients awarded:

• Training for Colposcopic Examinations and Activities (one)
• Grant for Colposcopies and Other Services (seven)
• Women’s Health Block Grant, City-based Clinics (two)
• Women’s Health Block Grant, Racial Minority (one)
• Women’s Health Block Grant, Chlamydia Outreach (two)
• Women’s Health Block Grant, General (22)
• Outreach to Low-Income Pregnant Women (28)

The grant specifications state that the applicant, "Must be in a rural area of Wisconsin as determined by the WI-DHS." How will this be determined?

Rural area is determined by WISH: Urban and Rural Counties, Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Could a A Nurse Practitioner (NP) consortium agency apply for Training for Colposcopic Examinations and Activities to support attending Colposcopy trainings for shared NPs?

Yes.

Could it be added for a Community Health Worker/interpreter of racial minority under this grant source

Unfortunately, a community health worker/interpreter would not qualify for the Women’s Health Block Grant – Racial Minority grant.

Could a A Nurse Practitioner (NP) consortium agency apply for Training for Colposcopic Examinations and Activities to support attending Colposcopy trainings for shared NPs?

Yes.

I am a Non-Profit Organization (NPO); can I apply for these funding opportunities?

Yes, a NPO can apply for all qualifying grants. However, depending on which grants your agency qualifies for will determine if you need a fiscal agent (pass through entity).

NPOs do not need a fiscal agent for Outreach to Low-Income Pregnant Women, Grant for Colposcopies and Other Services, and Training for Colposcopic Examinations and Activities

NPOs will need a fiscal agent for: Women’s Health Block Grant – City-based Clinics, Women’s Health Block Grant – Racial Minority, Women’s Health Block Grant – Chlamydia Outreach, and Women’s Health Block Grant – General

I determined my fiscal agent for these GFOs, where should I document it?

Describe your fiscal agent experience in the experience narrative response section.

What budget amount should I request?

You can request any amount of funding, if it falls within the total amount of available funds. If you have received this funding in the past, you may use historical allocations to estimate the amount your agency is requesting.

Are any of these new grants or all the same as previous years?

One of the grants is a new opportunity for subrecipients—that is the Training for Colp Examinations and Activities. Historically, this funding was given to UW-Madison.

Do you know how counties were previously chosen for these grants?

How counties were chosen previously was determined by previous staff. For this GFO, each selected funding opportunity will be scored using the following criteria: Budget (20 possible points); Narrative (20 possible points); Experience (20 possible points); Narrative, vision (20 possible points); and Work plan (40 possible points).

To understand your rights, view laws by state—Learn about reproductive laws currently in place in Wisconsin and other states. Information comes from the Center for Reproductive Rights.

If you are pregnant, you should see a health care provider regularly. Don’t delay getting care if:

• You have life-threatening complications of pregnancy, such as:
  • Ectopic pregnancy.
  • Incomplete miscarriage.
  • Incomplete placental delivery.
• You or someone you know tries to end a pregnancy outside of the health care system and suffers complications. Get care right away if this results in infection, prolonged bleeding, or other issues. Note that health care providers must keep what you share with them confidential.
• You have feelings of anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns. Talk to a provider you trust or call 211 for support.
• You have thoughts of suicide or feel you are in danger. Call 911. There are also crisis lines you can contact by phone or text.

Your primary health care provider or a health clinic may be able to help with:

• Birth control.
• Emergency contraception.
• Intimate partner safety.
• Pregnancy testing and counseling.
• Preventive and primary care services.
• Referrals for follow-up or special care.
• Sexually transmitted disease screening and treatment.

If you don’t already have a provider, these resources can help:

• Title X Clinic Finder—Use the search tool to find a family planning clinic near you. Call a clinic to ask about their hours and specific services.
• Planned Parenthood—Get affordable health care.

All services through Title X are your choice and are private. You can also get them no matter your health insurance status. No one is turned away if they can’t pay. Staff work with you to make sure the services you get are covered. Some people qualify for benefits to help pay for the visit through the Family Planning Only Services Medicaid benefit.

For general questions about health care services in Wisconsin, either:

• Visit the Well Badger Resource Center.
• Text 608-360-9328.
• Call 800-642-7837.

• Title X Service Grants—Learn about the federal Title X program. It’s administered through the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Population Affairs.
• 2021 Title X Final Rule—Learn about the updated rule for all Title X family planning programs. The final rule went into effect on Nov. 8, 2021.
• Providing Quality Family Planning Services: Recommendation of CDC and the U.S. Office of Population Affairs (PDF)—Find clinical guidance from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and the Office of Population Affairs. It’s the foundation of Wisconsin’s RHFP program services.
• Welcome to the Reproductive Health National Training Center—Access resources that ensure Title X staff have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to give high-quality services and programs.

Training

• Mandatory Title X Training—These are required training videos for Title X providers and staff.
• Family Planning ForwardHealth Portal Training Webinar—This video will demonstrates how Title X providers and staff access the ForwardHealth Portal for basic navigation, claims submissions, and trainings.

Resources

• Well Badger Resource Center for Professionals & Partners—Connect to social, health, and government programs in your community.
• DHSRHFP@dhs.wisconsin.gov – Email the RHFP program for more information.

For patient referrals, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has a way to search for care.

For patient education materials, view:

• Abortion fact sheet from the World Health Organization
• Abortion with Septic Shock
• FAQ: Safe Abortion Care

For scientific articles on the effects and treatment of unsafe abortions, view:

• The Back Alley Revisited: Sepsis After Attempted Self-Induced Abortion
• Complications of Unsafe and Self-Managed Abortions
• Unsafe Abortion: The Missing Link in Global Efforts to Improve Maternal Health (PDF)
• Unsafe Abortion: The Silent Scourge
• Unsafe Abortion: Unnecessary Maternal Mortality (PDF)

As a health care provider, it’s important to take care of your own mental health. Here are some helpful strategies:

• Watch for signs of burnout and stress—Look out for anything from poor hygiene, depression, irritability, and fatigue to more serious signs. These might include constant worry, startling easily, or frequent nightmares.
• Make time to unwind—Take time every day to do things you enjoy.
• Get support from team members—Set up a buddy system for staff to share concerns, talk about stress, and watch over each other’s safety and well-being.
• Ask for help when you need it—Call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or your county crisis line if you feel like you want to hurt yourself or others. You can also text HOPELINE to 741741.
• Find healthy ways to cope with stress—Take breaks from work, eat healthy foods, exercise, and socialize with friends and family. Do not use drugs and alcohol as a way to cope.
• Limit news and social media time—Take phone and computer breaks. Repeated reports and posts about traumatic events can be upsetting.
• Take care of your body—Eat healthy, do some type of regular movement, and get enough sleep.

Learn more through Resilient Wisconsin.