Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
Note: Childcare assistance program, not a home improvement grant. Listed for household budget help only.
Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy is available in Madison, WI.
Wisconsin Shares helps low-income working families pay for child care. Parents choose from YoungStar-certified child care providers, with higher subsidies for higher-quality providers. The program emphasizes child care quality through the YoungStar rating system. Families pay a co-payment based on household income.
Subsidy covers portion of childcare costs based on income; family pays sliding-scale co-payment
Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
In Madison, WI, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
A grant-savvy contractor in Madison, WI can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.
Deadline: Rolling, year-round applications
Ask us. It is free, and a real person answers within a business day.
Email us about this programApply directly with Wisconsin Department of Children and Families using the official program link on this page or call 1-888-963-7463. There is no middleman and no fee.
Grant-approved contractors understand the documentation, inspections, and timelines, so your funding releases on schedule.
Rebates and discounts that stack on top of any grant. Most are free to use.
This is just one of many grants, rebates, and free programs available. Stack them together to maximize your savings.
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