How do I apply?
We have streamlined our account access into a single sign on that gives you access to the CTA.org Members-only site as well as the Members-only area on www.CTAMB.org so you can access all your member benefits, resources and grant applications using one account.
To submit a Grant Application, you will need to create a new login on the CTA website.
If you already have a members-only login on www.CTA.org, use that same login to access the Grant Application page.
For a quick tutorial on creating your new CTA.org Members-only login, click here.
Once logged in, click below to get started on your application.
The grant application process is fast and easy. Even if you are interested in applying for a grant to more than one conference, you only need to fill out one application. You will receive an email confirmation once you submit. See below for details about each grant and what the conference grant covers. Applicants will be notified of the results of their application about 2 weeks after the cut-off date listed below.
Available Conference Grants and Application Deadlines
2025 Issues Conference
Conference Dates: January 17-19, 2025
Location: Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas, NV
Application Cut-off Date: October 31, 2024
2025 Good Teaching Conference North
Conference Dates: January 31 – February 2, 2025
Location: Hyatt SFO, Burlingame
Application Cut-off Date: October 31, 2024
2025 Good Teaching Conference South
Conference Dates: March 14-16, 2025
Location: Hyatt OC, Garden Grove
Application Cut-off Date: January 6, 2025
2025 Equity & Human Rights Conference
Conference Dates: March 7-9, 2025
Location: Northern CA
Application Cut-off Date: January 6, 2025
Grant Details
The CTA Board of Directors will award incentive grants for members who qualify in the following categories:
BIPOC Grant
Grants are available to encourage BIPOC leadership within the Association, for members belonging to one of the following racial-ethnic groups:
- African American
- American Indian/Alaska Native
- Asian
- Hispanic
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
- Multi-ethnic
Small Chapter Grant
Grants will be awarded to participants from small chapters with a unit size of 100 or fewer members.
New Member Grant
Grants are available to anyone that is in their first five years of membership with CTA.
LGBTQ+ Grant
The LGBTQ+ grant is only available for the Equity & Human Rights Conference.
Covered Costs for Grants
If selected for an incentive grant, the registration fee will be paid by CTA and the transportation costs will be reimbursed. See below for details.
Housing costs at the conference hotel will be reimbursed based on double occupancy.
Attendance at each workshop time block will be verified by CTA before payment. Full conference participation from the start to the closing of the conference is required for transportation reimbursement. Grant recipients will be required to fill out a short questionnaire at the end of the conference.
NOTE: The applications must be completed by the applicant with the full knowledge and permission of the chapter president. Awarded grants are not transferable.
*Unit size is defined as the number of persons who are represented for purposes of collective bargaining. The chapter membership may be less than the unit size.
Travel Reimbursement
Air
Reimbursement is based on the most economical coach round-trip airfare, purchased at least 21 days in advance. United Airlines (UA) offers up to a 10% discount on Internet fares with no service fee for CTA members. To take advantage of these discounted rates for 2024, book online at united.com, enter the CTA discount code ZNYT122681 in the Offer Code box when searching for flights.
Please note that although discounts are available through UA, you may be able to find better airfares through other airline carriers.
Automobile
Mileage will be reimbursed at the current IRS rate of reimbursement per mile, not to exceed the cost of the most economical coach airfare. Currently the IRS rate is 67 cents per mile.
Reimbursement does not include the cost of airport parking, shuttle or taxi service, or travel between home and the local airport. If the roundtrip distance between your home and nearest airport is more than 100 miles, then mileage will be reimbursed at the current IRS rate. All other transportation costs are the responsibility of the individual, the chapter, the school district, the service center council, or the UniServ unit.