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
Fall applications are due the last Friday in October, October 27.
NEW! Read about exciting updates to the grant program below.
Spring 2024 applications will be due the last Friday of April, April 26.
NEW GRANT UPDATES
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
OEA Choice Trust is proud to work with school districts, ESDs, and community colleges across Oregon.
