# 217. Micro Grants and More - Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund

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Podcast: [FedUpward Podcast - Tips for Federal Government Employees](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fedupward-podcast-tips-for-federal-government-employees-624290)
Published: 2025-10-27T18:33:00+00:00
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## Resource

When a government shutdown hits, it's not just politics—it's people. Robyn Kehoe with the Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA) joins FedUpward to talk about the emergency microgrants, loans, and resources available to help federal employees and their families weather financial hardship. FEEA, a nonprofit that has supported feds for nearly 40 years, is stepping up once again to provide direct relief during the shutdown—alongside scholarships, emergency loans, and year-round programs that serve the federal workforce. In this episode, you'll learn: How to apply for shutdown microgrants before funds run out What to know about emergency loans and scholarship opportunities Where to find state-specific unemployment resources How to donate or support FEEA's mission to help fellow feds Why FEEA's work continues long after the shutdown ends Learn more or apply for assistance: https://feea.org Donate to support federal employees in need: https://feea.org/donate #FedUpward #FEEA #FederalEmployees #GovernmentShutdown #PublicService Connect with Love: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/love-rutledge Instagram: Love (@fedupwardpodcast) Facebook: facebook.com/fedupward The FedUpward Podcast gives federal employees and friends of feds strategies and tips for navigating everyday problems. This is a place for federal employees to network, share ideas and get better. Don't get fed up. Get FedUpward!

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