Human, Civil Rights and Social Justice Grant
This grant is available for members who are interested in:
- helping students understand Human, Civil Rights and Social Justice issues
- helping teachers understand and support the issues of Human, Civil Rights and Social Justice
- involving parents and community members with these issues
Lambert Political Action Grant
This grant is available for members who are interested in:
- Implementing a political action plan in your school district
- Involving the community in supporting public education
- Increasing Association involvement in activities that promote public education
NEA Foundation Grants
The NEA Foundation offers members a variety of opportunities, including a Global Learning Fellowship, Learning and Leadership grants, Equity and Student Success grants and more. To learn more about each opportunity, visit neafoundation.org
Read Across America Incentive Grants
To help plan and prepare for a reading celebration, MEA is offering Read Across America Incentive Grants to our local associations who sponsor association activities for this event.
Grants of $50 each will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Requests must be made by the local association President for funding of activities within the local association.
Clyde Russell Scholarship for Students
The Clyde Russell Scholarship Fund was created by the Maine Education Association through a trust established by the late Audrey Lewis. The Trustees have designated two different categories of awards:
(1) Graduating High School Seniors who will attend a 4-year college
(2) Graduating High School Seniors who will attend a Maine Community College
To help students apply visit: clyderussellscholarshipfund.org/
MEA/Sea Dogs “My Hero Works at School” Essay Contest
The MEA is pleased to join with the Portland Sea Dogs for its annual “My Hero Works at School” essay contest. Students are encouraged to write a short essay no more than 300 words, about their school hero. Two winners will be selected and receive tickets to a 2022 Sea Dogs game for themselves, their family and their school hero.
DEADLINE April 28, 2023
MEA Magazine Art Cover Contest
The Maine Educator will feature a cover designed by a Maine public school art student depicting the theme “What I Love About Maine.” Submissions can be any form of art and should be 8.5” by 11” or able to be photographed. Please advise students that the magazine title will be across the top and 2.5” high. The artist will want to make sure there is nothing important to the piece at the top, as it may be obscured by the title. Entries must include the name of the student, the school, and the submitting teacher’s name and email.
DEADLINE April 28, 2023.
- WHO: Grades K-4, 5-8, 9-12 – Based on entries, an indeterminate number of finalists will be selected, with one overall winner chosen from the finalists to have their work on the cover of the magazine.
Partnership for Caring
Under the Partnership for Caring, MEA will assist local affiliates to meet exigent expenses of an unpredictable nature incurred by members or their immediate families. Contact MEA President for more information.
