Launch Grant

Launch Grant

Status: Currently PAUSED for new applicants

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

Funding Amount: $10,000

Grant Cycle: 1 Year

Purpose

This grant is designed to support new and emerging well-being programs that are:
• In the early stages of addressing staff well-being needs at their organization
• Putting foundational pieces in place, such as identifying a wellness coordinator or gaining leadership support
• Planning to gather information from staff about well-being activities that meet their needs and interests

Eligible Activities

Launch Grant funds can be used for activities and programming that help build staff engagement and put the necessary pieces in place for a holistic, sustainable well-being program:
• Offering snacks, stipends, and childcare for focus groups and empathy interviews to gather staff feedback
• Providing stipends for a wellness coordinator or committee members
• Organizing celebratory lunches, movement challenges, or mindfulness classes for all staff
• Purchasing incentives to build excitement and spread the word about the program

Eligibility Requirements

• K-12 school districts, Education Service Districts (ESDs), or community colleges in Oregon
• Applying on behalf of entire organization, not just a building or department
• Not registered as a charter school (unless converted from entire public school district)
• Not currently receiving other grant or benefit funding from Oregon Well-Being Trust
• Public education employers only (not individuals or unions)

Contact Information

Grantee Coordinator: Cat Willett Email: cat@oregonwellbeing.org Phone: (971) 380-5964 Schedule Meeting: Available through Calendly

Background

The Oregon Well-Being Trust (OEA CHOICE TRUST) supports employer-sponsored wellness programs for public education employees across Oregon. Grant programs include technical assistance, access to Wellable platform, peer networking, and annual Journey to Wellness event.