Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery to hold Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26
May 23, 2025
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,…
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Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery to hold Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 25
May 23, 2025
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:…
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Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery to hold Memorial Day Ceremony on Saturday, May 24
May 23, 2025
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,…
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WDVA Launches New and Accessible Website
May 15, 2025
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…
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WDVA Now Accepting Online Applications for Nonprofit and Entrepreneurship Grants
May 5, 2025
MADISON —The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is now accepting applications for two grants available to nonprofits that serve veterans and their families. Grant applications for both the WDVA Nonprofit Grant and the WDVA Entrepreneurship Grant must be submitted by Wednesday, June 4, at 11:59 p.m. The WDVA Nonprofit Grant is awarded to registered nonprofit organizations that provide financial…
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Brownie’s Bark in the Park and Statue Unveiling at Wisconsin Veterans Home at King
April 24, 2025
The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King and Kelly Nelson, author of Brownie the War Dog, will host ‘Brownie’s Bark in the Park’ on Friday, May 2 on the grounds of the Veterans Home. After telling Brownie’s remarkable story in her book, Nelson led the fundraising effort to create a statue in his honor and have it…
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WDVA Now Accepting Online Applications for Veteran Mental Health Community-Based Organizations Grant
April 14, 2025
MADISON —The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is pleased to announce we are now accepting online applications for the Veterans Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grant. The application window closes on Wednesday, May 14, at 11:59 p.m. See here for further grant information and application materials.
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Recently Separated Veterans Program Data on VBATS
March 14, 2025
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce that all data for the Recently Separated Veterans Program (RSVP) is now accessible in the Veterans Benefits and Applications Tracking System (VBATS). In February 2025, the Department provided this information to all official CVSO/TVSO electronic mail accounts. The disseminated roster included a statewide list that…
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