How much funding does Employees 1st Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provide?

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

When is the deadline for Employees 1st Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Who is eligible for Employees 1st Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?

Geography: Personal hardships including house fires, short-term illness, domestic violence, loss of spouse or family member.

How often is Employees 1st Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offered?

Employees 1st Employee Assistance Program (EAP) accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Employees 1st Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Assistance Foundation

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Hardship Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Rolling (quarterly review)

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

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

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Geography

Personal hardships including house fires, short-term illness, domestic violence, loss of spouse or family member

Other requirements

Disaster-related hardship (hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, flooding)
Other unforeseen financial circumstances (as determined by company criteria)

Overview

A workplace relief program that helps employees facing financial difficulties immediately after a disaster or personal hardship. Employees 1st acts as a third-party, unbiased administrator to manage company-sponsored employee relief funds.

Geographic Scope: United States

Key Features:

Companies establish and fund their own assistance programs
Employees 1st manages the fund administration and grant distribution
Tax-deductible donations to the fund become tax-free grants to employees
Quick grant processing and distribution
Regular updates on grant activity provided to sponsoring company
Custom online application portal and branded donation webpage
Employee handbook and optional marketing materials provided

Eligible Events:

Disaster-related hardship (hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, flooding)
Personal hardships including house fires, short-term illness, domestic violence, loss of spouse or family member
Other unforeseen financial circumstances (as determined by company criteria)

Administration:

Companies define eligibility criteria, eligible events, application submission periods, and grant amounts
Employees 1st determines need based on company-defined criteria
Grants distributed via check or digital payment systems

Contact Information:

Address: 451 Florida Street, Suite LL 100, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70801
Phone: 888.295.0192
Contact: Devon DeShields, DDeShields@braf.org

Parent Organization: Employee Assistance Foundation (supporting organization of Baton Rouge Area Foundation)

How to Apply

Grant Application Process

Application Method: Online portal (computer or mobile phone accessible)

Application Timeline: 20 minutes or less to complete

Required Information:

Contact information
Demonstration of financial need
Income information
Monthly expenses
Amount and description of loss (disaster or personal hardship)

Process Steps:

Employee completes straightforward, confidential online application via custom company portal
Employees 1st reviewers provide unbiased, third-party review according to company criteria
Maximum grant amount calculated based on company criteria and available fund balance
If approved, employee receives tax-free grant via check or direct deposit within short timeframe

Confidentiality: Application process is confidential

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