NEA Organizing Fellowship Academy
The NEA Organizing Fellowship Academy offers a yearlong, hands-on training program to develop organizing and advocacy skills for NEA members supporting public education and the labor movement.
Funder: National Education Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Yearlong fellowship; funding details not specified publicly—program provides comprehensive training and support.
Summary: Trains NEA affiliate members in organizing and advocacy to strengthen the labor movement and public education, with a redesigned fellowship launching in early 2027.
Key Information: Program (NOFA 2.0) is being redesigned for launch in fall 2026; applicants must be NEA affiliate members and may need state affiliate approval.
Description
The NEA Organizing Fellowship Academy (NOFA) is a yearlong training program aimed at developing member leaders’ skills in organizing, advocacy, and supporting public education and the labor movement. The Academy is currently undergoing a major redesign, with "NOFA 2.0" set to launch in fall 2026 and the enhanced fellowship experience beginning in early 2027. The program offers immersive, hands-on experiences—including mentorship, campaign fieldwork, and advocacy training—preparing participants for staff roles within NEA state affiliates and the broader labor movement.
