The Employee Emergency Relief fund (EERF) is a resource available for CU Denver Campus faculty and staff dealing with unanticipated events related to emergencies.
The EERF is designed to provide financial assistance for unexpected financial hardships due to emergency situations that have occurred within 30 days of submitting this application. Funds to support this effort are a direct result of fundraising and donations made available from faculty, staff, alumni and university donors in collaboration with the CU Denver Office of Advancement.
A grant of up to $500.00 may be allowed for each emergency situation, and will not exceed $500 per employee, per fiscal year. The actual amount of the financial assistance grant is determined by the Employee Assistance Committee (EAC) and is based on fund availability, an analysis of need, and the severity of the individual’s financial hardship. If the fund is depleted, grants will not be awarded until funds become available again.
"Need" exists when a CU Denver Campus employee (staff or faculty) lacks resources to purchase the basic necessities of life or meet the contingencies created by an emergency situation which has caused a temporary hardship.
A temporary financial hardship is one caused by a specific event such as, but not limited to:
The following examples are types of emergencies or temporary financial hardships the EAC will consider. Each application will be reviewed on an individual basis. Upon report of such an emergency, the EAC may direct the individual to HR or local community agencies for additional services. Per university policy, situations involving harassment, discrimination, or other circumstances that are reportable under university policy will be referred to the appropriate university office.
Acceptable situations include:
The EAC will consider each case individually; however, the following are examples of circumstances or events that may not be considered emergencies:
Questions? Please contact: EERF@ucdenver.edu
Please refer to the employee eligibility matrix as a reference for qualified employees.
Eligible Employee Groups | Not Eligible |
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University Staff | Temporary Staff (All categories) |
State Classified Staff | Students (Workers/Employees/Stipend) |
Tenure & Non-Tenure Track Faculty | Scope of Work/Contract Staff |
Clinical Faculty | Visiting Faculty (All Categories) |
Research Faculty | Affiliate Faculty (All Categories) |
Regular Faculty (Professors & Instructors) | Secondary Faculty (All Categories) |
Adjunct Faculty | Post-Doc Fellows |
Professional Research Assistants (PRAs) and Senior PRAs |
Employees will not be taxed on funds awarded but please note, you are required to report this award as income on your tax return.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applications meet the following criteria:
Note: Consolidated employees, if you are on the Downtown Holiday schedule apply through the CU Denver fund, if you are on the CU Anschutz holiday schedule and need assistance, you can access resources through the Human Resources webpage, under the COVID-19 "Additional Resources" tab.
Individuals who are awarded funds may receive an outreach call from advancement at a later date, to inquire how the fund assisted them during a critical fund.
This fund is designated for current employees only; former employees or employees who are separating from the university (voluntarily or involuntarily) are ineligible. Employees on FMLA, furlough or other university approved leave are considered current employees (if employee is considered active and still being paid).
Questions? Please contact: EERF@ucdenver.edu
Please complete the application form. Only complete applications will be considered by the EAC. If the application form is incomplete a member of the EAC will reach out to the applicant to request additional information.
Verification of the emergency and the financial hardship is necessary in order to determine need. Documentation or copies of invoices, bills, or other supporting documents that are to be considered should be submitted with the application.
Questions? Please contact: EERF@ucdenver.edu