C4OAS Organizing Grant
The C4OAS Organizing Grant funds collaborative projects that build organizing capacity and promote equity in education through training, leadership, and member engagement.
Funder: National Education Association
Due Dates: September 1, 2024 (Retired State Organizing & CORAL Grants) | Rolling (Other C4OAS Organizing Grant proposals)
Funding Amounts: Up to $8,500 annually for Retired State Organizing & CORAL Grants; other C4OAS grants—amounts not specified, varies by project.
Summary: Supports collaborative organizing projects that advance NEA Strategic Goals, build affiliate capacity, and promote equity in education.
Key Information: Most C4OAS grants accept proposals year-round; specific deadlines and amounts apply to certain programs.
Description
The C4OAS Organizing Grant, managed by the National Education Association’s Center for Organizing and Affiliate Support, provides resources to support strategic organizing projects developed collaboratively between NEA, state affiliate leadership, and local affiliates. The grant aims to build organizing capacity, recruit and engage members, and advance issues impacting professional practice and equity in education. Funding may support member organizing, training, coaching, convenings, workshops, and direct project costs, all focused on strengthening leadership and advancing NEA’s Strategic Goals.
