Education Employee Well-Being (EEW) Grant

Education Employee Well-Being (EEW) Grant

Status: Historical/Referenced grant program (details limited)

Geographic Scope: Oregon (K-12 school districts, Education Service Districts, and community colleges)

Purpose

This grant supported education organizations in building employee well-being programs. Referenced as a predecessor grant that organizations can graduate from into the Sustain Grant program.

Eligibility Requirements

• K-12 school districts, Education Service Districts (ESDs), or community colleges in Oregon
• Public education employers

Example Implementation

Rainier School District received EEW Grant funding over five years and built a robust staff-led program with strong leadership support, including:
• Fun runs
• Calm rooms for staff
• Mindfulness-based professional development
• Culture of well-being amongst all staff

After graduating from the EEW Grant program, Rainier entered the Sustainability Grant program.

Grantee Benefits

Based on referenced benefits in grantee benefits page:
• Assigned coordinator from Oregon Well-Being Trust Grants Team
• Year-round support for the duration of multi-year grant
• Tailored resources and assistance
• Help with reporting and grant compliance

Background

The Oregon Well-Being Trust (OEA CHOICE TRUST) supported employer-sponsored wellness programs for public education employees across Oregon. This grant is referenced in historical context but current status is unclear.

Note: Specific application deadlines, funding amounts, and current availability are not provided in the extracted content.