Welcome!

Welcome to the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs. Our mission is to work on behalf of Wisconsin's veterans community — veterans, their families and their survivors — in recognition of their service and sacrifice to our state and nation.

MyWisVets

Apply for state veteran benefits online with the MyWisVets Portal.

Heroes Helping Heroes

Join our Wisconsin Veterans Homes team and honor Wisconsin's veterans. We have jobs available that match your skill set and interests. Apply today!

Grants

Grants are offered to veterans, their families, and their survivors, government, and nonprofits that assist and uplift veterans. Visit the grants page for more information.

Veterans in Crisis 988+1

988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress. Veterans should dial 988+1 for the Veteran Crisis Line.

All three Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemeteries honor those that gave the greatest sacrifice.

Dr. Edward Landreth, the Chief Mental Health Officer for VISN 12, spoke at WDVA's Appleton Combating Veteran Suicide forum. WDVA is hosting 5 for these forums across the state this spring and summer.

Members at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King spent a fun day at the zoo.

Women Veterans from across Wisconsin gathered at Trinity Equestrian Center in Eau Claire for the 7th Women Veterans Retreat.

Two members were honored at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King by the National Guard for their positive impression on Guard members who were assisting in Ainsworth Hall.

Governor Tony Evers with the Waupaca Middle School band attended the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Members in Olson Hall at King are spending some of their time outdoors this spring and summer tending to their gardens.

Events

Register HERE for a chance to receive tickets to the September 3 UW Badger Salute to Veterans game.
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN - Nominate a woman veteran for the WDVA Woman Veteran Quarterly Impact Award!
August 11, 2022 - Combating Veteran Suicide focusing on tribal veterans in Oneida
August 12, 2022 - Application deadline for the WDVA Entreprenuership and Nonprofit Grants. APPLY NOW!
August 14, 2022 - Salute to Military and Veterans ceremony at the Wisconsin State Fair

Current information about COVID-19 and its affects on veterans programs, services, and resources in Wisconsin. Learn More