Since 2004, WPP has awarded more than 690 grants and $322 million to propel medical research, enhance health education and workforce development, and support community partnerships. Our funded projects range from cancer research to investigations of aging and diabetes, from efforts to improve maternal and child health, to projects focused on rural health, mental health, addiction recovery, nutrition and more.
The Wisconsin Partnership Program administers competitive grant programs for both UW faculty and community organizations.
We work with community organizations to understand Wisconsin’s health problems and support community-led solutions to improve health and advance health equity.
We fund initiatives that are transforming medical education and preparing the next generation of physicians and public health leaders.
We support innovative research dedicated to fundamental discovery, health promotion and prevention, as well as the diagnosis, treatment and cure of disease.
The Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP) at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health invites eligible faculty to submit a preliminary application for a New Investigator Program grant.
A new collaboration between faculty at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and Madison College will create an innovative educational model to train, sustain and grow Wisconsin’s community-engaged, clinical trials workforce.
Eligible Wisconsin-based nonprofits, public 4K-12 schools, school districts, and tribal, state or local government entities are invited to apply for a Wisconsin Partnership Program 2026 Community Impact Grant Program Level Two: Accelerate grant.
The Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP) is pleased to announce that John Williams, MD and Matt Anderson, PhD have joined the WPP Education and Research Committee (PERC).
Our work embodies the Wisconsin Idea of enhancing lives and exchanging knowledge beyond the boundaries of the university.
Community grants to support projects that improve health and advance health equity in diverse populations across the state
Education grants to prepare future health professionals to meet the health needs of the people of Wisconsin
Research grants to improve health and health care for patients and populations and reduce health disparities
Grant and funding totals were calculated using data available from January 2004–June 2025.
Our Annual and Outcome Reports describe our strong portfolio of funded projects and initiatives.
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