The Transition Readiness Grant (TRG) program was established under 2017 Act 59 (Act 59, the 2017-19 biennial budget) with a base funding of $1,500,000. This program was designed to support Wisconsin’s students with disabilities to successfully transition to competitive work and post-secondary education environments after high school. The inaugural grant program, beginning in FY 2019, accepted more than 130 applications requesting more than $9 million in total aid. The first group of awards went to 37 districts across the state and in all 12 CESAs.
2024-25 Transition Readiness Grant Awards
The DPI is excited to announce the Transition Readiness Grant (TRG) Awards for the 2024-25 school year. School districts and charter schools under Wis. Stat. 118.40(2r) and (2x) were eligible to compete for funding that supports evidence-based practices related to the successful transition from high school for students with Individualized Education Programs. The $1.5 million fund will support:
- Transportation options (including contracted services or vehicle purchases)
- Competitive Integrated Employment Training (CIE) Programs
- Post-secondary tuition or supports for students
- Transition Training for Staff Members
For a full list of awards, see 2024-25 TRG Recipients.
2024-25 Transition Readiness Grant Q&A Webinar
The Q&A webinar recording and related materials are now available:
The recording can be accessed here: TRG Q&A Webinar for 2024-2025 application
The transcript for the recording can be accessed here: Transcript for 24-25 TRG Webinar
Application Support
Utilize the resources below to complete TRG applications for FFY 2025. Eligible entities must submit ONLY a fillable original PDF electronic copy to Ellen.Antoniewicz@dpi.wi.gov at the DPI by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. To complete the application, users must FIRST download the application using Adobe Acrobat. Go to the Adobe Acrobat Reader website to download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat. Digital signatures are accepted for the TRG application.
- Transition Readiness Grant Guidelines
- Transition Readiness Grant Scoring Rubric
- Transition Readiness Grant Application Data Analysis Resources
Making a Claim
Claims for the TRG program should be made at least twice per school year using The Program Fiscal Report (PI-1086).
Budget Revisions
Budget revisions can be made at any time. An approved budget must be on file with the Department in order to process a claim for reimbursement.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding the Transition Readiness Grant program please contact Alicia Reinhard, Statewide Transition and Graduation Consultant at alicia.reinhard@dpi.wi.gov or Cecile David, Transition Readiness Grant Program Director at cecile.david@dpi.wi.gov.