CRGP Eligibility Criteria From (ECF)

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The CRGP is for those who cannot be served by other caregiver support programs or LTC support programs. This grant may provide funding for up to five days of respite care within 30 days. RCAW staff review grants applications based on program eligibility requirements and will communicate to the applicant if they should move onto Step 2 –The Application.

Eligibility Criteria

Are you the primary family caregiver? (you do not need to live with the care recipient) *

I am the primary family caregiver

I am NOT the primary family caregiver.

Does the care recipient live in Wisconsin? *

Yes

(Cannot be a permanent residents of a nursing home, adult family home, assisted living, etc.)

Are you receiving respite care funding from any other source? *

Yes

Is the care recipient an adult (18+) or a child (under 18) with special needs who requires care or supervision to meet the person's basic needs? *

Yes

Has the care recipient tried or applied for another support first, is in the process of applying, been denied enrollment, or doesn't qualify for any other caregiver support programs or LTC support programs? *

Yes

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Emergency Use of CRGP

Select situations as they apply: *

Is the need to prevent abuse and neglect for the care recipient?

Is the need to prevent a mental health crisis for the caregiver or care recipient?

Does the caregiver need medical attention in the immediate future?

Does the caregiver have a medical emergency within their immediate family?

Do they need emergency assistance so they can attend a funeral/wake/celebration of life?

Has there been a loss of employment or a work-related situation?

Drug or alcohol abuse counseling or support?

None of the above

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Please read before signing the CRGP Eligibility Criteria Form

I have read and understand the Caregiver Respite Grant Program: Overview, Policy, and Procedure by visiting https://respitecarewi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CRGP-OPP-02.25.pdf
I have read and understand the GRANT PROGRAM DETAILED FRAUD DISCLAIMER by visiting https://respitecarewi.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Grant-Program-Detailed-Fraud-Disclaimer.pdf.
I understand that RCAW funds most of its programs with state and federal funds. RCAW is responsible for ensuring funds are used for their intended purpose and in a way that meets the grant's goals and objectives. RCAW reserves the right to deny a grant application if it suspects or detects fraudulent information contained in a grant application. RCAW also reserves the right to report suspected or detected fraud to the appropriate officials, and applicants will be banned from applying for grants in the future. Those involved in fraudulent activities may be subject to repayment of said grant funds to RCAW. All parties involved in grant fraud can potentially be charged with government grant fraud. Using state and federal grant dollars for unjust enrichment, personal gain, or other than their intended use is a form of theft and is subject to criminal prosecution.
I have read and understand the INELIGIBILITY FROM RCAW GRANT PROGRAMS POLICY AND PROCEDURE by visiting https://respitecarewi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/INELIGIBILITY-FROM-RCAW-GRANT-PROGRAMS-POLICY-AND-PROCEDURE.pdf
RCAW reserves the right to deny grant requests at any step of the process at our discretion, with or without cause.
RCAW reserves the right to deny CRGP applications, and applicants can appeal using the Grant Denial Appeal Form. If the RCAW Executive Committee denies an applicant’s appeal, the applicant must wait 90 days before reapplying for the CRGP.
Respite Care Association of Wisconsin is not the employer of the respite provider.
You may be eligible to reapply for funding. Funding requests will be subject to the availability of funds. Please review the webpage for the most current information.
Applications are on a first-come, first-served basis. However, we reserve the right to refuse an application or award a grant of a lesser amount than requested. We have an appeal process handled by our Board of Directors.
There is no minimum or maximum award. Each respite grant request is on a first-come, first-served basis, contingent upon funds available. RCAW will take into consideration local market rates for respite care, overnight rates, acuity of the care recipient, and the provider's experience, and is based on actual hours requested.
There is no age requirement for the care recipient. This program is available across the lifespan.
No funding request will be approved to pay for respite incurred before award notification/retroactive services.
Primary caregivers or care recipients are responsible for selecting, scheduling, supervising, and reviewing the credentials, background checks, and training of the respite care worker or provider agency chosen .
I understand that I am encouraged to save and print the Caregiver Respite Grant Program Terms of Use by visiting https://respitecarewi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CRGP-Terms-of-Use.pdf
By signing below, I agree to the best of my understanding that all eligibility requirements are accurate, and I understand the above terms.

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