Wisconsin Primary Care Programs: Community Health Center Grants
The Wisconsin Primary Care Office also manages state grants to Federally Qualified Community Health Centers (FQHCs) and healthcare for the homeless centers. To be eligible for the state grants, these community-governed clinics must be located in a designated Medically Underserved Area/Population (MUA/MUP). Pursuant to Wis. Stat. 250.15, the Wisconsin Legislature has specified that $1,500,000 shall be awarded to Free and Charitable Clinics (FCCs) each fiscal year as well.
The FQHCs and FCCs are located throughout the state. They provide access to comprehensive primary care, dental care and mental health services to low-income, uninsured, and homeless populations in their rural or inner-city communities that have shortages of health professionals. More information on community health and healthcare for the homeless centers is available:
Free and Charitable Clinics - Funding Opportunity
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announces the availability of funding to develop and implement a competitive process for awarding grants to free and charitable and low-income dental access clinics. The first period of performance will be March 1-June 30, 2026, in which the awardee will provide contract administration, fiscal oversight, technical assistance, and training for subrecipients. Up to two (2) optional annual renewals to be determined by DHS may be available after the second period of performance.
- The grant application materials and more information can be found on the Public Notice webpage.
- Application Deadline: February 6, 2026 by 3:30 p.m. CDT—Applications submitted after this date and time will not be reviewed.
Questions about these state grants should be directed to:
Jaime Olson (Jaime.Olson@dhs.wisconsin.gov)
Division of Public Health
201 E. Washington Ave.
P.O. Box 2659
Madison, WI 53701-2659
Phone: 608-267-1440