Wisconsin DWD Offers $1 Million in Teacher Training Grants

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Published February 5th, 2026

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has announced $1 million in grants available through the Teacher Training and Recruitment Grant program. Qualified nonprofit organizations can apply for up to $250,000 to train and recruit teachers in areas with shortages.

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The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) is offering $1 million in funding through its Expanded Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) program for teacher training and recruitment. Qualified 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations can apply for grants of up to $250,000 to address teacher shortages in low-income and urban school districts.

Nonprofit organizations interested in applying must submit their applications by 3 p.m. CST on Thursday, March 19, 2026. This initiative aims to recruit, train, and license teachers to meet state guidelines and expand the future workforce by connecting passionate educators with students in underserved areas.

What to do next

Review eligibility criteria for the Teacher Training and Recruitment Grant program.
Submit grant applications by March 19, 2026, if qualified.
Consult Wisconsin Fast Forward website for detailed program materials.

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DWD Offers $1 Million in Teacher Training and Recruitment Grants

MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) today announced $1 million in funding is available under the Teacher Training and Recruitment Grant program. The funding pays for costs of training and recruiting teachers in areas where teacher shortages are most prevalent in the state.

Grants are available through DWD’s Expanded Wisconsin Fast Forward (WFF) program. Qualified Wisconsin nonprofit organizations can apply for up to $250,000 to recruit, train, and license teachers to meet the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction guidelines for serving low-income and/or urban area school districts.

"By training teachers to deliver the best education to Wisconsin students, we're expanding our workforce now and investing in the workforce of the future," said DWD Secretary Amy Pechacek. "This program connects would-be educators who have a passion to teach and the students who need them the most."

Since 2018, the WFF Teacher Training and Recruitment Grant program has provided $3.9 million in funding to seven organizations to recruit, train, and license teachers.

Details of the program include:

Eligible applicants: Tax exempt 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations
Deadline to Apply: 3 p.m. CST on Thursday, March 19, 2026
Award Amounts: Up to $250,000 Additional details can be found in the Grant Program Announcement and related materials on the Wisconsin Fast Forward website.

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