In order to receive payment/reimbursement for release time as part of the Release Time for Organizing
Support/Project Grant Program, you must fill out the form below.

When the employer/district sends the release time invoice to the local association, it can be processed in one of
two ways:

1. The local chapter pays the invoice directly to the employer and then submits the paid invoice through the grant reimbursement process with proof of payment. The CTA grant program will reimburse the local chapter for this paid invoice.
2. The local chapter submits the unpaid invoice through the grant reimbursement process. The CTA grant program will pay the invoice directly to the employer.

Invoices may be submitted as they come in from the employer, or once at the end of the semester. Please note:

• All reimbursements must be submitted by August 20th of the campaign year to meet latest fiscal deadline(s).
• Indicate on the reimbursement form if the payment/reimbursement request is for a portion of the semester or the final invoice of the semester.

Payment/Reimbursement requests will be processed on a rolling basis as they are received, subject to review and approval. However, to ensure timely processing and program closure, the following deadlines apply for final submission:

• For the Fall 2026 semester (July-December 2026), all payment/reimbursement requests are due by February 26,
  2027.
• For the Spring 2027 semester (January-June 2027), all payment/reimbursement requests are due by August 20,
  2027.

Local presidents are responsible for following up with their employer to ensure timely receipt of release time invoices.