Grants & Awards Forms

Part-time Membership Tracking Grant

CCA is offering a new grant to assist our chapters in reconciling their membership rosters each month. Any chapter that represents part-time faculty can apply for the grant, which will start as of the date of application. Chapters are encouraged to apply to help with this important and essential work.

Part-Time Tracking Grant


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 committees, serving as a local grievance officer).  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

Local Chapter Reassigned Time Grant Instructions


Membership Development Grant 

CCA offers Membership Development Grants up to $5,000 for membership specific activities such as those listed in the instructions below.  Applications for this grant must be received prior to the event for which the chapter seeks reimbursement/funding.

CCA Membership Development Grant Instructions

Also review previously approved Membership Development Grant Proposals


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

Innovative Grant Proposal Instructions

CTA also offers Institute for Teaching Grants


CCA State WHO Award Nomination Form

Any CCA member who has made significant contributions to CCA at the state level may be nominated for the CCA State WHO Award.

CCA State WHO Award Nomination Form


CCA Chapter WHO Award Nomination Form

Any CCA member who has made significant contributions to CCA at the chapter level may be nominated for the CCA Chapter WHO Award.  CCA Awards are given every year at the CCA Spring Conference.

CCA Chapter WHO Award Nomination Form


Faculty Equity and Diversity Awards Nomination Form

Do you want to nominate a colleague for a Faculty Equity or Diversity Award? Follow the instructions on the form for submission.  CCA Awards are given every year at the CCA Spring Conference.

Faculty Equity and Diversity Awards Nomination Form


CCA Advocacy Award Form

Any CCA member who has supported, promoted, recognized and educated our community regarding the importance of unionization and its continued growth.  CCA Awards are given every year at the CCA Spring Conference.

CCA Advocacy Award Form


CTA Higher Ed Award Application

CTA recognizes, rewards, and promotes excellence in teaching, union advocacy, advocacy for the profession, attention to inclusion, equity and diversity, community and/or student engagement. This award will be presented to a Community College Association member who demonstrates outstanding accomplishments in all of these areas.

CTA Higher Ed Award Application


John Swett Awards for Media Excellence

This competition honors CTA’s 15 decades of advocacy for our schools, students, and educators.  Nominations may be made by any CTA chapter president or Service Center Council chair. Entries reflect coverage of community and campaign issues that touched California’s schools and community colleges. The nomination period is usually January to March 1 of each year. For more information, visit https://cta.org/john-swett-awards .