Looking to build your local union power? Check out the CCA website (cca4us.org) for more information. Talk to a local leader about applying for one of our many grants.

CCA Part-time Membership Tracking Grant
Need help reconciling your part-time membership? This grant assists chapters with this essential work. Any chapter that represents part-time faculty can apply.

CCA Membership Development Grant
Build your union with a CCA Membership Development grant. Up to $5,000 for membership specific activities that bring your members together to build a stronger union. Visit cca4us.org/grants for examples of successful membership grants.

Recent Membership Development Grants

• Rio Hondo College FA: Union-branded “go-bags” for emergency situations
• San Joaquin Delta College TA: “Open House Series” division-specific meetings
• Sierra College FA, Long Beach CHI, and Long Beach FA: Member recruitment and appreciation campaigns

CCA Innovative Grant
CCA offers Innovative Grants up to $5,000 for projects that support local chapter operations. Applications for CCA Innovative Grants must be submitted prior to the events for which the chapter seeks reimbursement. Chapters can apply at anytime during the year.

Recent Innovative Grants

• Chaffey College FA–Social media rejuvenation
• Mendocino Part-Time FA—Site Representative training
• Napa Valley College FA—Shirts, buttons and banners for spring visibility event

Local Chapter Reassigned Time Grant
The Local Chapter Reassigned Time grants reimburse districts for hourly release time for members of your local union to perform essential work for the local (including training for negotiators, bargaining prep, and/or at-the-table time; serving as communications officer for your local; leading or serving on a local organizing or membership committee, and serving as a local grievance officer).

Grant Recipients Share Their Stories

Membership Development Grant

“This project has been highly successful in strengthening member engagement and demonstrating union leadership on safety.” Rio Hondo College FA

Innovative Grant

“We developed a consistent approach to social media posting,” Chaffey College leaders shared. “These posts have provided relevant information to faculty and we have increased our visibility. This year, we will determine new approaches based on this experience to provide valuable ways to interact with the union.”

Has your local used one of these grants? We’d love to hear about how you’re building your union! Please reach out to jpeeples@cta.org to share your story!

Top photo caption: Rio Hondo College FA