Disability Rights and Inclusion (DRI) Coalition Grant
The DRI Coalition Grant funds NEA affiliates to develop advocacy and action programs supporting disability rights and inclusion for educators and students in education.
Funder: National Education Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 (one-time grant); up to 5 awards per cycle
Summary: Supports NEA affiliates to build alliances and implement advocacy initiatives for educators and students with disabilities.
Key Information: Only NEA local and state affiliates are eligible; initiatives must address disability rights and inclusion in education.
Description
The Disability Rights and Inclusion (DRI) Coalition Grant is designed to empower NEA local and state affiliates to advocate for and support educators and students with disabilities. This program funds initiatives that build member advocacy, foster alliance-building, and drive action-oriented programs such as disability justice learning series, member mobilization campaigns, organizing for improved workload protections, and special education teacher recruitment and retention efforts. Grantees are expected to identify challenges facing the disability community in education and develop actionable plans, often in partnership with disability rights and inclusion experts, to address these issues and promote long-term change.
