How much funding does RN Well-Being Project Grants provide?

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

When is the deadline for RN Well-Being Project Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is RN Well-Being Project Grants offered?

RN Well-Being Project Grants runs on an annual cycle.

Who has received RN Well-Being Project Grants funding?

Oregon Center for Nursing's IRS filings list 18 awards under this program (2023). Recent recipients include Nehalem Valley Care Center (Wheeler, OR), $50,000 in 2023; Macdonald Center (Portland, OR), $50,000 in 2023; Oregon Health & Sciences University (Portland, OR), $50,000 in 2023.

RN Well-Being Project Grants

Oregon Center for Nursing

Foundation Annual Grants for Mental Health Wellness Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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

Overview

Geographic Scope: Oregon (statewide)

Program Overview

The RN Well-Being Project is a statewide wellness and mental health initiative for nursing staff. OCN awards grants to support mental health and emotional wellness initiatives for nurses across various healthcare settings.

Funding History

Total Awarded to Date: $846,143 in grant funding (as of July 2023)
Recent Awards:
- 2023 (Long-Term Care Round): $496,496 to foster nurse well-being in long-term care settings (funded by Oregon Department of Human Services)
- 2022: Approximately $350,000 awarded to projects promoting mental health and emotional wellness for nurses (funded through Congressionally Directed Spending from offices of Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden)

Focus Areas

Grants support projects addressing:

Mental health for nursing staff
Emotional wellness initiatives
Work-related stressors in nursing environments
Settings include:
- Long-term care environments
- Memory care facilities
- Hospice settings
- Skilled nursing facilities
- All healthcare settings where nurses practice

Project Requirements

Projects must address specific work-related stressors
Projects should be designed in collaboration with nursing staff at each organization
Projects aim to be completed by 2024 (noted for 2022-2023 funding cycle)

Funding Sources

Congressionally Directed Spending
Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS)
Other grant funding as available

Contact Information

Oregon Center for Nursing

Address: 5000 N Willamette Blvd., Portland, OR 97203
Phone: 503-305-4732
Email: admin@oregoncenterfornursing.org
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Communications Manager:

Name: Callie Gisler
Phone: 503-580-2206
Email: callie.gisler@oregoncenterfornursing.org

Additional Information

For detailed information about past grant-funded projects and the RN Well-Being Project, visit: oregoncenterfornursing.org/rn-well-being-project

Past recipients of this program

Recent awards under this program (from Oregon Center for Nursing's IRS filings)

Nehalem Valley Care Center

Wheeler, OR · 2023

$50K
Macdonald Center

Portland, OR · 2023

$50K
Oregon Health & Sciences University

Portland, OR · 2023

$50K
George Fox University

Newberg, OR · 2023

$50K
Fairlawn Health and Rehabilitation

Gresham, OR · 2023

$50K

18 grants in Oregon Center for Nursing's 2023 filings reference “RN Well-Being Project Grants” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.

What Oregon Center for Nursing actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2023: 18
Total given: $846K
Median grant: $50K
Range: $22K–$50K

By dollars: Oregon 100%. Top recipient cities: Portland, OR; Medford, OR; Wheeler, OR.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.