News and Updates

Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov    Gov. Evers, DVA Announce Nearly $2 Million in Grants to Veteran Memorial Cemeteries     MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), today announced that two of Wisconsin’s Veteran Memorial Cemeteries have been awarded nearly $2 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Cemetery…

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), today announced nine nonprofit organizations are receiving funding through the Veteran Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grant program. The grants will support nonprofit efforts to promote positive mental health through activities, programs, and services that enhance the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of Wisconsin veterans, including providing case management, peer support, equine and outdoor therapies, and more.

WDVA Bulletin #1114 TO: County/Tribal Veterans Service Offices SUBJECT: County Transportation Grant Program Update As part of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affair’s 2025-2027 budget submission, Secretary Bond proposed doubling the amount of the annual County Transportation Grant. Governor Evers agreed and included the recommendation in his budget. We are pleased that the final version…

In early 2023, Governor Evers allocated American Rescue Plan Act funds to fulfill a recommendation from the Blue Ribbon Commission on Veteran Opportunity to increase the geographic reach of the Veteran Outreach and Recovery Program (VORP). As a result of the Governor’s investment, the program was expanded from 11 to 16 regions and gained a…

The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is disappointed to announce that two Veteran Housing and Recovery Program (VHRP) locations will be closing. The 2025-2027 State Budget, as passed by the legislature, does not provide enough funds for continued operation of all three VHRP sites, which serve military veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless….

Fireworks, while festive for many, can trigger distressing memories for veterans and service members living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is more common among veterans than in the general population. This Fourth of July, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) wants you to know that there are things we can do to make it an enjoyable holiday for all.

KING, Wis. —The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will hold a Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 26, at the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King, WI. Our annual Memorial Day ceremony takes important time to remember the service and sacrifice of our state’s and our nation’s military servicemembers and veterans. When: Monday,…

UNION GROVE —The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will hold a Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday, May 25, at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove, WI. Our annual Memorial Day ceremony takes important time to remember the service and sacrifice of our state’s and our nation’s military servicemembers and veterans. When:…

SPOONER—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) will hold a Memorial Day ceremony on Saturday, May 24, at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner, WI. Our annual Memorial Day ceremony takes important time to remember the service and sacrifice of our state’s and our nation’s military servicemembers and veterans. When: Saturday, May 24,…

MADISON—The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, WisVets.com. The overhaul is aimed at providing veterans and their families with an improved digital experience to connect them with all Wisconsin veteran benefits and services. “This redesign is more than just a visual update,” said WDVA…