Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Wisconsin TANF State Plans On August 22, 1996, Wisconsin was the first state in the nation to submit its state plan for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant. That plan was certified as complete and Wisconsin qualified as an "eligible State" for purposes of receiving TANF block grant funding as of September 30, 1996. To remain eligible for TANF funding, Wisconsin has continued to submit new plans. Proposed Modifications to the Current TANF State Plan Proposed Modifications to the Current TANF State Plan Open for comment January 29, 2026, through March 14, 2026. Questions and comments on the State Plan can be sent to the Bureau of Working Families at bwf_co@wisconsin.gov. Current Wisconsin TANF State Plan Wisconsin Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Combined State Plan 2024-2027(Effective July 1, 2024) To request TANF State Plans for previous years, please send BWF an e-mail.
