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Find similar grantsVeterans Employment Grant is sponsored by Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA). Provides funding to employers who hire veterans with a service-connected Federal VA disability rating of at least 50%, potentially applicable to aquaculture businesses.
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Employment Grants - Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs WDVA is proud to offer specialized employment grants that benefit veterans seeking rewarding careers and employers who actively recruit, hire, and train veterans in Wisconsin Veterans Retraining Grant Recently unemployed or underemployed veterans may receive up to $3,000 per year, for a maximum of two years, if they have a financial need while being retrained for employment.
The amount of the grant is determined by the applicant’s financial need as calculated by the WDVA. Other education or retraining grants will be included when determining the veteran’s financial need for this program and should be included on the application. Application Window: Ongoing Retraining Grant Fact Sheet For technical education programs, complete the Retraining Grant Applications (WDVA 2019) .
For on-the-job training programs, employers must submit the OJT Retraining Grant Application (WDVA 2039) . Veterans Employment Grant Provides funding of up to $5,000 for full-time and $2,500 for part-time to an employer for each hire of a veterans with a service-connected Federal VA disability rating of at least 50 percent.
Full-time hire: $5,000 for each disabled veteran an employer employs for 12 consecutive months to work a full-time job at the employer’s business in Wisconsin. $2,500 following the first six months of employment and $2,500 following the second six months of employment. Part-time hire: Up to $2,500 for each disabled veteran an employer employee for 12 consecutive months to work a part-time job at the employer’s business in Wisconsin.
Up to $1,250 following the first six months of employment and up to $1,250 following the second six months of employment. Application Window: Ongoing View the Employer Grant application here (WDVA 2643) View the Employer Grant Certification Request here (WDVA 2642) WDVA Grants Unit Contact Information vetsbenefitsgrants@dva. wisconsin.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Employers in Wisconsin who hire veterans with a service-connected Federal VA disability rating of at least 50%. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000 for full-time and $2,500 for part-time hires. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Veterans Employment Grant is funded by Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Wisconsin. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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