Introduction
Comprehensive school health programs require youth involvement to create environments conducive to healthy, resilient, and successful learners. As part of the Department of Public Instruction’s (DPI) efforts to encourage youth initiatives, we are offering the Student Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) Mini-Grant Program for the 38th year, in the 2026-2027 school year. Funds will be available on a competitive basis for schools throughout the state to support education, prevention, and intervention programs designed by students, targeting AODA and other youth risk behaviors to include commercial tobacco use, violence, bullying, suicide, and alcohol traffic safety (ATS). A primary funding priority of the mini-grant program is the involvement of youth in the planning and implementation of the project. Therefore, youth involvement in the planning and implementation of the Student AODA Mini-Grant Program is required. Consideration will also be given based on the educational value of the project and statewide geographic distribution of funds. The amount of each individual mini-grant award may not exceed $1,000.
2026-27 Mini-Grant Calendar
To best meet the needs of districts and allow for more time to implement planned programs, the AODA Mini-Grant Cycle has been moved to the spring.
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May 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. |
Mini-Grant applications due to DPI |
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June 1, 2027 |
End-Of-Year Report Due |
| June 30, 2027 |
Fiscal Report Due |
2026-27 Student AODA Mini Grant Competition
The FY 2026-27 Student AODA Mini Grant application is now live! Please note that this year’s grant competition will take place in spring instead of the traditional fall cycle. Be sure to review the resources provided below to help guide your application. Any K-12 student group at a public school can apply.
Student Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) Mini-Grant Program 2026-2027 Application
Applications are due to DPI by 11:59 p.m. on May 27, 2026.
Awards will be issued in the 2026-27 school year, contingent upon continued funding from the biennial budget.
- 2026-27 Student Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Mini-Grant Overview
- 2026-27 Student Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Mini-Grant Benchmarks
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2026-27 Student Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Mini-Grant Application Questions Preview Only, Applications need to be submitted via qualtrics.
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2026-27 Student Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Mini-Grant Infographic
Student AODA Mini Grant Forms and Resources
For questions about this information, contact DPIAODA.Grant@dpi.wi.gov