Disability Rights Community Action Grant: Connection Through Action
This NEA grant supports collaborative projects advancing disability rights advocacy and inclusion, focusing on educator and community-led initiatives in K–12 and higher education.
Funder: National Education Association
Due Dates: December 31, 2026: Final submission deadline — applications accepted on a rolling basis through December 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,000 per project; up to 5 awards per quarter; 6-month project duration
Summary: Supports collaborative, action-oriented projects led by NEA affiliates to strengthen disability rights advocacy and inclusion in K–12 and higher education.
Key Information: Rolling review; strong preference for projects led by or centering members with disabilities.
Description
This program funds hands-on, collaborative initiatives designed to strengthen connections among NEA members, deepen advocacy, and uplift the voices of educators with disabilities or those advancing disability rights in K–12 and higher education. Rooted in Disability Justice values—Interdependence, Collective Access, and Collective Liberation—the grant emphasizes organizing and coalition-building that unites educators, families, students, and community partners to address inequities in education. Projects should foster strong relationships, build lasting advocacy infrastructure, and elevate leadership and stories of members with disabilities.
