Act 72 Recovery High Schools Planning Grant Program
Planning Grant Application
Grant Period: July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
This grant program provides funding for the operation of recovery high schools. A recovery high school is defined as a public, private, or tribal school that operates only high school grades and meets all of the following criteria: (a) the school is specifically designed for pupils in recovery from a substance use disorder or a mental health disorder that coexists with a substance use disorder; and (b) the school awards high school credits that either count towards a high school diploma awarded by the school or will transfer and count towards a high school diploma awarded by a school district.
This legislation provided funding for two different grant programs:
Recovery High Schools Operational Grant Program
Recovery High Schools Planning Grant Program
This application form is specifically for the Recovery High Schools Planning Grant Program.
Eligible Applicants
Public, private, and tribal schools that intend to establish a recovery high school.
Non Profit organizations that intend to establish a recovery high school.
Awards and Budget
Applicants must submit a proposal and itemized budget in a grant amount up to $100,000. The budget form is included as part of the application.
*Please note: Grant award amounts for the planning and operational grants will vary depending on the number of currently operating recovery schools in Wisconsin and the number of applicants for each grant program.
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted online by May 1, 2026.