Supporting Focused Screening and Testing for Communities at Risk for Tuberculosis in Wisconsin Grant Program

The Supporting Focused Screening and Testing for Communities at Risk for Tuberculosis in Wisconsin is a state-administered funding opportunity issued by the Wisconsin Tuberculosis Program within the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. This initiative is designed to strengthen local and Tribal public health infrastructure to address tuberculosis (TB) and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) through targeted screening, testing, and community engagement. The program aligns with broader public health goals of TB elimination, defined as achieving extremely low incidence rates, and responds to recent increases in TB cases following pandemic-related disruptions. The funding specifically prioritizes populations disproportionately affected by TB, including non-U.S.-born individuals and certain racial and ethnic groups experiencing higher incidence rates. The primary purpose of this grant is to expand the capacity of eligible health departments to identify and remove barriers to TB and LTBI screening. Awardees are expected to implement culturally and linguistically tailored strategies that increase awareness, improve access to screening services, and strengthen community trust. Activities may include outreach campaigns, education initiatives, partnerships with community organizations, and improvements to surveillance data quality. The program emphasizes equitable health outcomes, requiring applicants to demonstrate an understanding of the social and structural barriers affecting their target populations and to adopt community-informed and evidence-based approaches. Funding under this opportunity is structured as reimbursement-based support, with a maximum total award of 75000 dollars per applicant. Multiple awards may be issued depending on funding availability and application quality. The performance period spans from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Funds may be used for allowable expenses such as personnel, travel, supplies, contractual services, outreach materials, translation services, and indirect costs up to 10 percent unless otherwise negotiated. Certain costs are explicitly prohibited, including construction, fundraising, lobbying, and personal-use goods. Applicants must already hold a TB Dispensary Program contract to be eligible for funding. Eligibility is restricted to Wisconsin local and Tribal health departments conducting activities within the state. Joint applications are permitted if one entity assumes fiscal and administrative responsibility. Applicants must also comply with nondiscrimination requirements and demonstrate readiness to implement evidence-based or promising practices. Preference is given to organizations with experience in culturally appropriate outreach and established relationships within high-burden communities. The application process requires submission of a completed application form and budget template via email. Applicants must respond to narrative questions describing their proposed activities, identified barriers, prior experience, partnerships, and performance measurement strategies. Required reporting includes progress reports, a final report, and monthly financial documentation. Applications undergo a technical review for completeness followed by evaluation by subject matter experts based on criteria such as cultural humility, feasibility, community reach, and alignment with public health goals. Key timeline milestones include an application opening date of March 2, 2026 and a submission deadline of May 4, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Questions from applicants must be submitted by March 13, 2026, and an optional virtual question-and-answer session is scheduled for March 17, 2026. Award notifications are anticipated approximately 30 days after the application deadline. Applicants are encouraged to engage with program staff for clarification and technical assistance throughout the process. Evaluation of applications focuses on the applicant’s ability to effectively increase TB screening and awareness, engage high-risk populations, and implement equitable and collaborative strategies. Successful proposals will demonstrate strong partnerships, measurable outcomes, and alignment with program goals. The program also requires detailed tracking of screening metrics, including participant counts, testing outcomes, and treatment completion rates. Through this structured approach, the grant aims to reduce TB incidence and improve health equity across Wisconsin communities.

Demonstrate strong community partnerships cultural humility and clear measurable outcomes; align activities with reducing barriers to TB screening and improving equity