# Wisconsin Launches PFAS Water Grants

On October 20, 2026, Wisconsin launched two PFAS sampling grant programs funded through the state’s $125 million PFAS Trust Fund. The $79 million PFAS Community Grants Sampling Program supports eligible municipalities sampling private wells, eligible school and child-care water supplies, and wastewater or other materials at treatment plants. The $10 million Wisconsin PFAS Private Well Testing Program provides sampling kits to eligible well owners outside municipalities pursuing community grants, with samples processed by the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene. Wisconsin also added $35 million to its Well Compensation Grant Program for eligible households and businesses affected by PFAS contamination. The announcement describes grant programs, not a contractor solicitation or award.

- Municipalities can assess eligibility and prepare community sampling plans; the first community-grant cycle is expected to remain open for approximately six months.
- Private-well owners outside participating municipal programs may be eligible to receive testing kits through the state program.
- Water-sector contractors may find potential demand for sampling, laboratory, treatment-system, well-construction, or public-water connection work, but the announcement does not specify procurement methods or contractor opportunities.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Environment
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
- Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH)

### Key Quotes
> This is an exciting day that has been a long time coming, and these programs will have lasting impact on communities and private well owners across the state.
> — Tony Evers, Governor of Wisconsin

### Sources
- [
Press Release: Gov. Evers, DNR Announce Launch of Two New Grant Programs to Ensure Safe, Clean Drinking Water Statewide

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