Overview
Federal funding is essential to support the diverse needs of Wisconsin's students, schools and libraries. These resources provide vital assistance for:
- Students with disabilities
- Economically disadvantaged families
- Youth mental health programs
- English language learners
- Efforts to reduce class sizes
Federal funding also plays a key role in initiatives expanding access to school meals to hungry kids, career and technical education opportunities, academic enrichment, and much more.
Recent uncertainty surrounding federal funding and policy changes jeopardize the critical resources Wisconsin public schools and libraries rely on. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has created this webpage to offer up-to-date information, highlight the importance of these funds, and to provide tools and resources needed to advocate for Wisconsin's educational future. This page will be regularly updated with the latest developments as they become available.
Upcoming Events
Funding the Future: How Federal & State Dollars Impact Wisconsin’s Schools & Libraries
- April 14 - Virtual Event
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Monday, April 14, 2025 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.Please note that downloading the Teams application may be required to participate.ASL interpretation upon request - please email Tacara.Lovings@dpi.wi.gov to submit your request.
- April 21 - In-Person Event in Wauwatosa
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Monday, April 21, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.Wauwatosa Public Library in the Firefly RoomASL interpretation upon request - please email Tacara.Lovings@dpi.wi.gov to submit your request.
- April 24 - Virtual Event
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Thursday, April 24 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.Please note that downloading the Teams application may be required to participate.ASL interpretation upon request - please email Tacara.Lovings@dpi.wi.gov to submit your request.
- April 30 - In-person Event in Ashland
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Wednesday, April 30 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.Ashland High School in the Instructional Media Center
Detailed List of Federal Program and Funding Cuts
Read more in-depth about how federal funding cuts affect Wisconsin students, families, schools, libraries, and communities below.
- March 7, 2025: Local Food to Schools Program
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On March 7, 2025, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction was informed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that it is terminating the Local Food for Schools and Child Care Cooperative Agreement, which allocated $11.4 million over a three-year period to Wisconsin. This funding provided an additional source to regular meal reimbursements and supported local food supply chains while improving the quality of school meals across Wisconsin.
The Local Food for Schools Program connects Wisconsin schools with local small farmers and producers to provide students access to unprocessed or minimally processed foods. Between the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years, about $3.5 million was distributed across the state, directly benefiting Wisconsin schools and various non-school entities like food hubs and aggregators.
Over 230 schools and districts across Wisconsin benefited from additional local food in their school meal programs. Additionally, 11 non-school entities, supporting more than 250 small farmers and food producers, participated in the program, helping to sustain local economies and provide students with healthier meal options.
The broader economic impact of this initiative is estimated to range from $3.8 million to $6.8 million, reflecting not only its importance for students' health but also its positive effect on the state's agricultural economy.
Federal Funding by School District
To understand the impact of federal funding, the DPI has developed a one-page flyer showing the amount of money allocated to Wisconsin. In addition, below you can access individualized flyers for each Wisconsin school district, detailing the amount of federal funding each district receives, the percentage of their revenue limit it represents, and the number of educator-equivalent jobs supported by these funds.
We encourage you to use these flyers to highlight your district's reliance on federal funding and to demonstrate the significant impact these resources have on your community's educational future.
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Federal Funding Interactive Maps
School Districts
The DPI has launched a new interactive map showing how federal funding impacts each school district statewide.
Federal funding is crucial to supporting the education and well-being of every student in Wisconsin. These resources help provide essential services for students with disabilities, economically disadvantaged families, youth mental health programs, and English language learners. They also support vital initiatives such as access to school meals, career and technical education, academic enrichment, and much more.
Use this map to explore how federal funding directly benefits your district and helps strengthen educational opportunities for all Wisconsin students.
- About the Map and Data
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This map shows local school district US Department of Education (USDE) allocations (FY25), US Department of Agriculture (USDA) expenditures reimbursements (FY24), the total of those funds as a percentage of local revenue caps (FY25), and an estimate of how many educators and professional licensed staff could be funded using the USDE funding (based on average WI statewide total salary and benefits cost for educators and professional licensed staff) (FY 24).
Download the data by congressional and legislative district
- Map Tools
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- Upper left: district/location search, navigation buttons, district type filter
- Upper right: info, share, export, and print buttons
- Lower left: map legend
- Lower right: basemap toggle
- Disclaimer:
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The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has made a reasonable effort to ensure that the accompanying information is up-to-date, accurate, complete, and comprehensive at the time of disclosure. These records reflect data as reported to this agency by the educational community we serve for the reporting period indicated. These records are a true and accurate representation of the data on file at the DPI. Authenticated information is accurate only as of the time of validation and verification. The DPI is not responsible for data that is misinterpreted or altered in any way. Derived conclusions and analyses generated from this data are not to be considered attributable to the DPI.
Public Libraries
The DPI has launched an interactive map showing how federal funding impacts libraries statewide.
Federal funding and programs are vital to supporting the libraries and the lifelong learning journey of all those residing in Wisconsin.
These resources empower Wisconsin libraries to best serve their communities. They help fund important initiatives like access to interlibrary loan, summer library programs, workforce development, and more.
In addition, federal funding supports consulting services to libraries throughout the state, cultivation of regional, statewide, and national collaborations, and innovative pilot programs aimed at improving library service for the people of Wisconsin.
- About the Map and Data
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This map shows state public library system aid allocations (Calendar Year 2025), Institute for Museum and Library Services’ (IMLS) Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) allocations (FY25), and the total of federal funds as a percentage of state funding. For more information, visit the Library Services page.
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Upper left: library/location search, navigation buttons
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Upper right: info, share, export, and print buttons
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Lower left: map legend
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Lower right: basemap toggle
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- Disclaimer:
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The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has made a reasonable effort to ensure that the accompanying information is up-to-date, accurate, complete, and comprehensive at the time of disclosure. These records reflect data as reported to this agency by the educational community we serve for the reporting period indicated. These records are a true and accurate representation of the data on file at the DPI. Authenticated information is accurate only as of the time of validation and verification. The DPI is not responsible for data that is misinterpreted or altered in any way. Derived conclusions and analyses generated from this data are not to be considered attributable to the DPI.
Library Services and Technology Act Funding
The Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) ‘Grants to States Program’ is the largest source of federal funding support for library services in the U.S. Wisconsin received $3.23 Million in 2024, which equals $.55 spent annually per resident! View LSTA Infographic.