WisTAF announces $7.4 million in COVID-related grant awards

The Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation determined grant awards in the state''s COVID-related legal assistance program. WisTAF''s Board of Directors decided at its October 14 meeting to make the following grants available. The State of Wisconsin created the grant program earlier in 2022 and named WisTAF the fund administrator. more

WisTAF disburses legal assistance for Afghan evacuees

Total payments will top $670,000 in federal funds MADISON — The Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation (WisTAF) today distributed funds that allow people who evacuated Afghanistan to pursue necessary legal avenues to stability and self-sufficiency. The disbursements are the first in the Afghan Immigration-Related Legal Assistance grant program. WisTAF launched the program using federal funds, in partnership with state government. more

Now Available: COVID-19 Civil Legal Services Grant Application materials

COVID-19 Civil Legal Services Program Description. more

Now Available: WisTAF 2023 Direct Legal Services Grant Application materials

WisTAF 2023 Direct Legal Services Grant Application materials (for funding covering the period from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023) are now available on our Submittable portal. Completed applications must be submitted to WisTAF no later than August 5, 2022, by midnight to be eligible for funding consideration. more

WisTAF awards $450,000 in Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Legal Assistance Grants

Hundreds of survivors of violence and abuse will achieve safety and independence through legal assistance grants announced today. The Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation, Inc. (WisTAF), will distribute $450,000 in Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse (DVSA) Legal Services funding to twelve organizations around the state. These grant recipients will help survivors accomplish critical legal tasks for themselves and their families. more

WisTAF Publishes 2021 Annual Report

Real stories of legal services in the lives of people from all around Wisconsin are the highlight of WisTAF''s 2021 annual report, entitled Lifting Higher.  more

WisTAF awards $3.3 million in Civil Legal Aid grants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 8, 2021 CONTACT: Benson Gardner, communications and development manager, 608.620.0711, bgardner@wistaf.org MADISON — The Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation, Inc. (WisTAF) today announced $3.3 million in civil legal aid grant awards that will be used by 19 nonprofit organizations in all regions of Wisconsin to protect people’s safety, livelihood, housing, and independence in the face of legal challenges. more