NEOEA	Public Relations
Mini-Grants	

NEOEA Public Relations Mini-Grants

NEOEA’s Public Relations Committee sets aside $25,000 for grants of up to $500 to local associations. Grants can be used for a public relations project that will promote a positive image of your association within your community. Examples of qualifying projects include: Grandparents Day, Graduation Congratulations Yard Signs, Giving Tree, Interactive Playground. Check the website for more ideas. Grants must be applied for and completed within the same school year.

Grants are awarded based on the public relations benefit to your association. Please be sure the primary purpose of the funding is to provide exposure for your association outside the school and in the community. When considering projects involving t-shirts for members or yard signs, please include a short explanation of where they will be worn or displayed in the community. Be sure the name of your association is clearly visible on the item. If available, include a mock-up of your design.

To take advantage of this opportunity, complete the simple grant application provided. Your application must be received by 4:00 p.m. on January 15, 2027, and must bear at least two signatures from among those of your local president, PR chairperson, or treasurer. Email applications received by the due date will also be accepted if accompanied by emails from at least two of the signers listed on the application form. Recipients of the grant will be informed by the beginning of February 2027.

Local affiliates which send at least one delegate to the fall NEOEA Representative Assembly may apply for a second grant involving an additional public relations activity.

Proof of completion of the activity is required, such as a program, photo, news article, receipt, etc., and must be sent to the NEOEA office by December 1, 2027. Eligibility for future grants is dependent upon the provision of proof.

The number of grants actually awarded is affected by the number of qualifying applications received. NEOEA cannot guarantee that all qualified applicants will receive grants.

NEOEA Public Relations Committee
Mini-Grant Application

The local association must submit this completed application to the Public Relations Committee outlining their need and purpose. Grants must be applied for and completed within the same school year. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on January 15, 2027. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Recipients of the grant will be informed by the beginning of February 2027. 
** Use the fillable form at neoea.org/files/PRminigrant.rtf. **
At least two of the association leadership listed below must sign or send an approval email.
Date of application:		
Local association (spelled out; no abbreviations):		
School district/employer:		
Applicant’s name:		
Mailing address:		
City, state, zip:		
Phone:		
Non-work email:		
Title of project:		
Date of project implementation/completion:	Start:	
	Finish:	
Description of project and activities. Be sure to include how the project will be marketed to the community.		
Please provide a one-sentence description of the project that could be used afterward to describe it.		
Where / how will the name of your local association be identified?		
Budget summary – please list materials and prices for this project:		
Total funds requested:		
Local president's signature:		Two must sign - OR - emails stating approval.	
PR chairperson's signature:			
Local treasurer's signature:			

Please note: Grants are not awarded to purchase equipment or supplies normally used by local associations to conduct routine business, to fund student or staff scholarships, to purchase instructional materials, or to reimburse costs of internal activities. The decision of the committee is final.
Email to: desk@neoea.org. Receipt of application will be acknowledged. A Word-fillable form is available at neoea.org/files/PRminigrant.rtf. Questions: Please email us at desk@neoea.org.