Wisconsin Veterans Employment Grant

Program at a Glance

• Location: Wisconsin (Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs)
• Status: Open; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
• Maximum benefit: Up to $5,000 for a full-time hire or up to $2,500 for a part-time hire, per eligible veteran
• Who it’s for: Employers that hire a veteran with a service-connected VA disability rating of at least 50 percent, for a job at their business in Wisconsin
• How to apply: Submit the Application for Veterans Employment Grant (WDVA 2643) and the Certification Request (WDVA 2642)
• Last verified: November 2026

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About the Program

The grant goes to the employer, not the veteran. For a full-time hire, the employer is paid in two $2,500 installments, after the veteran’s first and second six months of employment. For a part-time hire, it is two installments of up to $1,250. The veteran has to be employed for 12 consecutive months. The state page doesn’t list a cap on grants per employer or a program budget. Questions go to the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Grants Unit at 1-800-947-8387 or vetsbenefitsgrants@dva.wisconsin.gov.

Official source: Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs: Employment grants

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Last checked Nov 10, 2026.