Reminder: Last week to apply for a Joy at Work Mini-Grant

March 24, 2025

Rutgers Health community, 

We are pleased to offer a third cycle of the Joy at Work Mini-Grants! We are seeking applications for projects that promote a culture of well-being in Rutgers Health schools, departments, and teams.

Looking for ideas to foster well-being in the workplace? Consider projects where:

• Community and collegiality flourish and peers support each other day-to-day
• Leaders support such a culture in their decision-making
• People feel that their values are “in sync” with the values of the organization
• People feel “heard” when they express concerns or suggestions
• People feel that they belong
• Team members work respectfully and supportively together
• People get to know each other as people rather than simply by their job description

Who? Where? What?

• Rutgers Health faculty and staff are eligible to apply
• The project can include faculty, staff, team members and/or learners.
• Team-based and interprofessional activities are encouraged.
• The work environment can be clinical, academic, research and/or administrative.
• Projects should be longitudinal and embedded throughout the year. Activities that impact day-to-day culture are encouraged.

Funding

• Grants from $500 to $1,500 will be awarded

When?

• The deadline for application is March 28, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
• Awardees will be notified by May 9, 2025.
• Projects should be completed between July 2025–March 2026.

How?

• Apply via REDCap.

Put on your creative hats to suggest ways to promote well-being in your work environment!

Chantal Brazeau, MD
Chief Wellness Officer
Rutgers Health