liveWELL provides funds to departments or units to support initiatives that directly impact faculty and staff well-being of the department and embed well-being and mental health into all aspects of the department culture. This includes environmental and organizational level strategies to encourage healthy behaviors and connection in the workplace.

Not Approved for Wellness Grants

• Wellness grants cannot be used to cover speaker fees. To request a workshop from liveWELL,  please visit the Department Well-Being Toolbox.
• Wellness grants cannot be used to cover food or beverage expenses. 
• Wellness grants cannot be used for exercise classes outside of Recreational Services. For onsite, virtual, or hybrid exercise instruction, liveWELL exclusively partners with Recreational Services to fulfill these requests. 
• Wellness Grants cannot be used to purchase kitchen appliances for break rooms.
• Wellness grants cannot be used for massage therapy. One time events for staff appreciation and celebration are more applicable for the Staff Appreciation Grant Program.

How to Apply

• Complete the application through workflow.
• You will be contacted within 5-10 business days to discuss your application.
• You will be notified within 30 calendar days if your application will be funded.
• Applications are reviewed by a team of liveWELL and Human Resources staff.
• Suggestions or changes to the application may be recommended to comply with wellness grant requirements and guidelines noted above.
• Complete your wellness grant activity or purchase within 90 days of the date your application is approved.

How to Receive Reimbursement

• Complete the evaluation form within 90 days of your wellness grant approval date including uploading paid receipts and photos of the wellness grant activity or purchase. 
• If the evaluation form is not completed within 90 days of the wellness grant approval date, please submit a new wellness grant application. Wellness grant funds are limited and awarded on a first come first serve basis throughout the fiscal year (July - June).
• After the evaluation form is completed, funds will be transferred to the appropriate MFK.

Packaged Wellness Grants

Departments can apply for a wellness grant package that is designed using evidence based environmental strategies to support a space for recovery, stress management, and or movement. These grants do not require reimbursement. liveWELL will purchase these items for the department. The Wellness Grant funding guideline of no more than $10 per person up to $500 max still applies. 

• $250 Package: Minimum persons required is 25
• $500 Package: Minimum persons required is 50. 
  • You will receive a complete list of items once the grant is approved based on changes in item price and availability. 
• Fit to Go group exercise classes with Recreational Services. Minimum persons required for this grant is 10 for a single virtual class or 12 for an onsite class. Must provide requested date, time, and location for the workshop in the application.

All shared equipment should be in accessible area where all employees are able to use it. A plan for maintenance and upkeep of this shared resource needs to be provided in the application

If you are approved for a packaged wellness grant, liveWELL will complete the purchase on the department's behalf, so reimbursement is not needed. 

The requestor must still complete the evaluation form to provide feedback on the event and share photos.