How much funding does Education Employee Well-Being (EEW) Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Education Employee Well-Being (EEW) Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Education Employee Well-Being (EEW) Grant?

Eligible applicants: K-12 school districts, Education Service Districts (ESDs), or community colleges in Oregon.

How often is Education Employee Well-Being (EEW) Grant offered?

Education Employee Well-Being (EEW) Grant accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Education Employee Well-Being (EEW) Grant

OEA Choice Trust

Foundation Grants for K-12 Schools Wellness Grants School Health Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Year-round support for the duration of multi-year grant”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

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

Other requirements

Public education employers

Overview

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.

What OEA Choice Trust actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 39
Total given: $1.22M
Median grant: $18K
Range: $10K–$142K

By dollars: Oregon 100%. Top recipient cities: Eugene, OR; Portland, OR; Gresham, OR.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.