Looking to build your local union power? Check out the CCA website to apply 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. See examples on our CCA website.

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

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. Grant Proposals received for the following budget year will be considered pending Council approval at the CCA Spring Council.

⭐ Has your local received and utilized one of these grants? We’d love to hear your story of how you built your union! Please reach out to jbeard@cta.org to share your story!