State Media Assistance Grant
The NEA State Media Assistance Grant funds state affiliate-led media campaigns that highlight and promote the positive role of NEA and its affiliates in advancing public education.
Funder: National Education Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Round 1) | January 2027 (Round 2)
Funding Amounts: Award size varies; grants typically support 1-year paid media campaigns. Large grants ($250,000+) have additional conditions.
Summary: Supports NEA state affiliates in running public image and reputation campaigns that advance and publicize the role of the NEA and its affiliates in improving public education.
Key Information: Only NEA state affiliates are eligible; funds may not be used for legislative, political, or membership recruitment activities.
Description
The State Media Assistance Grant, administered by the National Education Association (NEA) Center for Communications, funds competitive proposals from NEA state affiliates to proactively advance the Association’s mission through image and reputation campaigns. These grants are intended to strengthen the public image of the NEA and its affiliates by highlighting their role in improving the quality of public education. Projects should focus on advancing public education and publicizing the contributions of the Association and its affiliates among key audiences and the general public, using paid media and strategic communications.
Grant funds are not to be used for the promotion of specific legislative or political objectives, or for overt recruitment of members. All campaigns must align with the NEA's strategic goals and be supported by research, a clear communications plan, and a robust measurement and evaluation strategy.
