NEOEA	Community Involvement Grants	

NEOEA Grant Strengthens 
School-Community Relationship

Participation in community events offers affiliates the opportunity to enhance their visibility as vital, contributing members of their communities.
NEOEA is offering up to 25 Community Involvement Grants in 2026-27 to encourage local affiliates to become actively involved in local charitable events or groups such as the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Kiwanis, Reach Out and Read, Rotary Club, Special Olympics, or other highly-visible community charitable events.
Details of the grant:
NEOEA affiliates may apply for funding up to $300 to assist with registration/ participation fees and/or purchase items to enhance the affiliate’s visibility during the event. Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis and will continue to be awarded until funds are expended. Early submission helps ensure funding. 
To qualify for funding, NEOEA requires:
		Participation in the community charitable event by local affiliate members.
		Submission of a news release announcing the affiliate’s participation to local community news outlet(s).
		Submission of a photo of members participating in the event to NEOEA along with copies of any news coverage no more than two weeks following the event. Local newsletter coverage is acceptable.
		The activity must be completed between September 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027.
NEOEA funding for community involvement is considered “seed” money and full funding will not be granted to affiliates for more than two consecutive years. It is hoped that the local affiliate will build the activity into their local budget over that period and be prepared to continue the program after the initial investment period.
To apply, complete the form on the back of this flyer. A Word-fillable form is available at neoea.org/files/comminvform.rtf. Entries will be judged in groups to be submitted by the following dates: Friday, December 4, 2026, or Friday, January 29, 2027.

NEOEA Communications and Marketing Committee
Community Involvement Grant Application

NEOEA is offering up to 25 Community Involvement Grants in 2026-27 to encourage local affiliates to become actively involved local charitable events or groups such as the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Kiwanis, Reach Out and Read, Rotary Club, Special Olympics, or other highly-visible community charitable events. The activity must be completed between September 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027.

The local association must submit this completed application to the Communications and Marketing Committee outlining their need and purpose.  Awards will be considered on an ongoing basis and will continue to be awarded until funds are expended.  Early submission helps ensure funding.
Local association:		
Local association president:		
Applicant’s name:		
Mailing address:		
City, state, zip:		
Non-work email:		
Work phone:		
Cell phone:		
Event description:		
Date of event:		
Estimate of costs and receipts:		
Description of how funds will be used:		
Names of potential partners:		
Signature:		
Date submitted:		

Email to: desk@neoea.org. Receipt of application will be acknowledged. A Word-fillable form is available at neoea.org/files/comminvform.rtf. Questions:  Please email us at desk@neoea.org.