MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday that $6.6 million in COVID-19 Out-of-School Support Grants have been awarded to 42 Wisconsin organizations provided care to school-aged kids during the pandemic.
According to a news release, the grants were funded by the federal CARES Act funds and administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA). The grants can cover pandemic-related impacts such as lost revenue, increased staffing costs, cleaning and sanitization, and additional costs to ensure high-quality programming otherwise impacted by COVID-19.
“These out-of-school support providers are a critical part of ensuring Wisconsin kids have access to high-quality programming and a safe place to go,” said Gov. Evers in a statement. “The pandemic has had a tremendous impact on our kids, and these organizations have stepped up in a big way to make sure they have the support they need to stay resilient.”
More information regarding the program is available on the state’s website.
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