Lambert Political Action Grant

The Leroy Lambert Political Action Grants, offered by the Maine Education Association, empower Local Association members to create and execute political action programs in their communities. These grants support initiatives that align with MEA policies, such as aiding the election of pro-education candidates and enhancing member participation in political processes. Through these efforts, the MEA aims to advocate for educators and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in Maine.

The Maine Education Association is a diverse group of professional educators, standing together to ensure that our voices, values, and priorities are heard and respected and that every Maine student has the opportunity for an outstanding education. MEA advocates for better pay, benefits, and working conditions for members. And MEA works to ensure equity, prevent discrimination and prejudice, and advance great public schools for all educators and students across the state.
MEA offers awards and grants to members to both honor and support colleagues and your work.
Leroy Lambert Political Action Grants are designed to help Local Association members develop and implement a political action program in their schools and communities.
Activities funded must be aligned with MEA policy and at least one of the following Association goals:
aid in the election of friends of education to local office. serve as innovative models to other MEA affiliates. increase membership involvement and participation in the educator political action process at the local level.

Eligibility

Grant money may be used for speakers, materials, space rental, or equipment.

Ineligibility

It may not be used to pay association members for their work nor for routine association business.