EDUCATION EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING GRANT PROGRAM
The Education Employee Well-Being (EEW) Grant provides funding to public K-12 districts, ESDs, and community colleges throughout Oregon to benefit the health and well-being of their employees. EEW Grants supports the creation of staff-led well-being programs that support the unique needs of each organization. Grantees can continue to receive funding for up to five years to support the sustainability of their program.
EDUCATION EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING GRANT OPPORTUNITY
Spring applications are due the last Friday in April, April 28.
Fall 2023 applications will be due the last Friday of October, October 27.
NEW! Read about exciting updates to the grant program below.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Click the “Download Application” button.
2. Fill out the form with your information and click “submit.”
3. You will be redirected to a new page. Follow the directions to download the EEW Grant Application and EEW Grant Application Overview.
4. Review the Grant Application Overview to check eligibility and learn more about grant procedures.
5. Have questions? Register to attend one of the EEW Grant Office Hours on March 22 or April 20.
NEW GRANT UPDATES FOR 2023
Tiered Funding Structure
We are excited to announce a new, more equitable tiered funding structure that provides access to funds based on the number of employees at an organization. (Employee total should include all organization employees). Please contact Asta if you have any questions about the new tiered funding structure: asta@oeachoice.com
| Tier | Number of Employees | Maximum Funding Over 5 Years | Request Limit Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 0 | 1-19 | *See note below | *See note below |
| Tier 1 | 20-74 | $50,000 | $15,000 |
| Tier 2 | 75-299 | $150,000 | $40,000 |
| Tier 3 | 300-999 | $250,000 | $75,000 |
| Tier 4 | 1,000-2,999 | $350,000 | $100,000 |
| Tier 5 | 3,000 or more | *See note below | *See note below |
Grant Funds Available for Past Grantees
Past EEW grantees whose funding ended three or more years ago are now eligible to apply again if funding is used to:
- address evolving needs
- expand a current EEW program
- or deepen existing work
Preference will be given to applicants who have not received an EEW Grant before. Please contact Asta for more information.
Want More Information?
Contact Asta, Education Employee Well-being Grant Manager
Phone – 971.380.5551
Calendly – schedule a 15 min. meeting
Email – asta@oeachoice.com
OEA Choice Trust Grantees
CURRENT GRANTEES
OEA Choice Trust is proud to work with school districts, ESDs, and community colleges across Oregon.
