Beginning this year, grants are available for small employers to provide their employees access to new workplace wellness programs.
Eligible employers include:
- less than 100 employees working 25 or more hours per week, AND
- did not have a workplace wellness program as of March 23, 2010
The program must include:
- Health awareness initiatives
- Efforts to maximize employee engagement
- Initiatives to change unhealthy behaviors and lifestyle choices
- Supportive environment efforts
Eligible employers must submit an application to HHS (Health and Human Services) that includes a proposal for the program. Their website is listed below. Grants will be available until the budgeted amount ($200 million) runs out.
Wellness Grant Application for Small Employers
