Wisconsin Schools Offered Diabetes Tech Grants

Funding available to support students using continuous glucose monitors

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:12am

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An extreme close-up X-ray photograph revealing the internal structure and circuitry of a continuous glucose monitor, conceptually illustrating the technology that helps students with diabetes manage their condition at school.Specialized diabetes monitoring devices are becoming more accessible in schools thanks to a new grant program.Rosholt Today

The Wisconsin Lions Foundation in Rosholt is offering grants of up to $1,000 to as many as 20 schools that have students who use continuous glucose monitors. The grants are intended to help schools better monitor and support students with diabetes.

Why it matters

Providing access to diabetes monitoring technology in schools can help improve health outcomes and quality of life for students managing this chronic condition. The grants aim to make it easier for schools to acquire the necessary equipment and support systems.

The details

The Wisconsin Lions Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Rosholt, is accepting applications from schools through June 15, 2026. The grants will provide funding of up to $1,000 per school to acquire continuous glucose monitors and related equipment to help monitor and manage students' diabetes.

  • The grant application period is open from now through June 15, 2026.

The players

Wisconsin Lions Foundation

A non-profit organization based in Rosholt, Wisconsin that is offering the diabetes technology grants to local schools.

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What’s next

Schools interested in applying for the grants must submit their applications to the Wisconsin Lions Foundation by the June 15, 2026 deadline.

The takeaway

These grants demonstrate the Wisconsin Lions Foundation's commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of students with diabetes in the state's schools. By providing access to crucial monitoring technology, the program aims to empower schools to better care for and support students managing this chronic condition.