DCF Grant Application Opportunities Below you will find listings for current DCF Grant Application Opportunities. Each opportunity includes additional information about the opportunity, including the award amount, synopsis, who is eligible to apply, requirements, how to apply, and any deadlines and requirements for submitting. Additional competitive DCF opportunities may be found on eSupplier. eSupplier is managed by DOA where many state agencies publish competitive Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Request for Bids (RFBs) and accept electronic responses. Opportunities listed here will not be found on eSupplier unless noted in the synopsis. Any awards made from opportunities listed here will require a contract be signed. There is a link to the left for the DCF Standard Contract. This is a sample upon which most contracts are based. All contracts, at minimum, will include the DOA Standard Terms & Conditions and DOA Supplemental Terms & Conditions also linked to the left. How to Respond For all opportunities, responses should be submitted per the instructions in the announcement. Responses must be received no later than the due date and time for that opportunity. The applicant is responsible to ensure that their submission is complete and fully transmitted by the due time. Applications not received timely will not be considered. Open Grant Opportunities Wisconsin State Head Start Supplement Grant (HSSS) | Due: June 3, 2026 Synopsis The Wisconsin Head Start State Supplement Grant (HSSS), Grant Application #437002-G27-0002766 provides additional support to federally funded Early Head Start/Head Start programs in Wisconsin. It was created by the Wisconsin legislature in 1989 and first funded in 1991. The grant supports quality improvement efforts and/or expands Early Head Start/Head Start enrollment for children who may be on waiting lists to access federally funded Early Head Start/Head Start programming. Eligible Applicants This funding is open to authorized federally funded Early Head Start/Head Start programs in Wisconsin. Due Date and Time Grant applications and all documents are due no later than 11:59 p.m. CT on June 3, 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Documents and Comments Application documents to be completed and submitted to DCFHSSS@wisconsin.gov: Head Start Supplemental Application HSSS Online Survey Portion of Application (complete online) DCF Grant Application Form Most recent federal notice of award Federal Program schedule Most recent Community Needs Assessment Supportive application guidance documents Grant Allowable Use of Funds Supplement Program Schedule example Tip Sheet Questions about the Fiscal Year 2026 Head Start State Supplement Grant can be directed to DCFHSSS@wisconsin.gov. Milwaukee County Child Protective Services Out-of-Home Care Annual Registration | Due: Varies Synopsis The Division of Milwaukee Child Protective Services (DMCPS) contracts with the out-of-home care providers to provide placement resources for children/youth in Milwaukee County and served by the child welfare system. This is the annual registration to establish contracts with community-based providers for children/youth in need of higher levels of care placements. Services include: Assessment and Stabilization Center, Group Home, Level 3-5 Treatment Foster Homes, and Residential Care Centers. Eligible Applicants In order to receive placement referrals for children/youth under a Temporary Physical Custody (TPC) or Child in Need of Protection and Services (CHIPS) Order, your agency must be licensed appropriately by the State of Wisconsin and the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Child Welfare Licensing Section (CWLS), and you must be contracted with DMCPS. Due Date and Time Varies, each registration form will include the due date and time. Documents and Comments Please visit Milwaukee County Child Protective Services, Out of Home Care Provider Registration and Contracts page to obtain additional information and the registration forms for this opportunity.
