State Center Grants
EOX is funding transformative work across the EOX Network
$1.13 Million
deployed to State Centers
as of April 2025
Strengthening the State Center Network through direct financial support
$965K
Capacity Building
At least $65K has been granted to every EOX-incubated State Center for Employee Ownership within the EOX Network. Each of these thirteen (13) State Centers have the opportunity to receive additional capacity grant funding in 2026 & 2027.
EOX capacity grants are designed to assist incubated State Centers with funds for operations, primarily to hire full and/or part-time staff.
$138K
Project Grants
EOX has awarded project-specific grants to 10 State Centers, funding bold, community-focused initiatives designed to engage business owners and spark new pathways to employee ownership. These projects not only deepen local relationships and expand access to EO education—they’re also building tools, resources, and innovations that will benefit the entire State Center Network and the broader EO ecosystem. Nearly 70% of the work funded will create shared value far beyond state lines.
$30K
Storytelling
EOX is committed to amplifying the transformative work happening across the State Center Network, which is best illustrated through the powerful stories of business owners and employee-owners whose lives and communities are changed through employee ownership.
Our storytelling grants surface the moments that matter—capturing the real-world impact of employee ownership and turning it into awareness that resonates. These stories are central to our mission. They don’t just inspire; they clarify, connect, and compel others to see what’s possible when ownership is shared.
We’re not just advocating for employee ownership—we’re investing in it. Through our STATE BY STATE campaign, EOX has allocated $3.54 million to directly fund the growth and impact of our State Center Network, largely through initiatives like the EOX Grant Program. Each grant is tied to at least one of our core Ownership Accelerators, ensuring that every dollar fuels strategic, high-impact work: strengthening State Centers, expanding business outreach, and supporting real transitions to employee ownership. The result? More locally owned businesses, more jobs kept in communities, and more wealth in the hands of working people. This is how we turn mission into momentum.
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True Stories About the REAL Impact of Employee Ownership Across America
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These EO success stories are brought to you by the EOX State Center Grant Program
Project Grant Spotlights
Read how EOX is funding projects that empower State Centers to engage local business communities.
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