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"LGBTQ+ Safety in Schools Grant & Scholarship Program in Honor of Guy DeRosa" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
LGBTQ+ Safety in Schools Grant & Scholarship Program in Honor of Guy DeRosa is sponsored by California Teachers Association. Supports groups, projects, and presentations that promote understanding and respect for LGBTQ+ individuals within public schools, with special consideration for initiatives celebrating ethnic diversity.
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LGBTQ+ Safety in Schools Grant & Scholarship - California Teachers Association Skip Navigation or Skip to Content LGBTQ+ Safety in Schools Grant & Scholarship Program in Honor of Guy DeRosa Creating Safe Classrooms and Schools for LGBTQ+ People The LGBTQ+ Safety in Schools Grant and Scholarship Program in Honor of Guy DeRosa was created to promote human and civil rights by making our public schools safe for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning+ persons (LGBTQ+).
The program was renamed in 2009 in the memory of CTA member and educator Guy DeRosa. Guy was a lifelong advocate for civil and human rights and LGBTQ+ issues. The Grant Program will support groups, projects and presentations that promote understanding of and respect for LGBTQ+ persons.
The Scholarship Program will support self-identified LGBTQ+ active CTA/CTA Aspiring Educators (CTA-AE) members enrolled in a teacher/counseling credential or graduate program who are pursuing a career in public education and who understand the importance of LGBTQ+ educators as role models in our public schools.
Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026 Grant and Scholarship Requirements Applications that do not meet all requirements listed below will not be considered. Applicants must submit a complete application. If uploading, the grant proposals and scholarship essays must be: Limited to three pages only 12 pt.
Font (Times New Roman) Applicants may upload grant project essays/scholarship essays or type them directly into the text box provided. Grant proposals must include a budget to be considered. Submission of a budget allows the committee to understand the allocation of the requested funding.
Optional: You may include a short video, PowerPoint or pictures that must be sent separately to scholarships@cta. org. Grant recipients will be asked to submit a Grant Reconciliation Form as well as provide pictures or videos of their events.
Each grant recipient must fill out a Grant Reconciliation Form listing how the grant money was used. If the recipient does not submit their Grant Reconciliation Form by the deadline, they will not be awarded in the future. Grant and scholarship applicants will be notified of their status by the end of July 2026.
Grant Program & Eligibility The grant program will support groups, projects, and presentations that promote understanding of and respect for LGBTQ+ persons. The grant is to be used directly with students. Special consideration will be given to projects that recognize, promote, and celebrate ethnic diversity and other diversity among LGBTQ+ youth.
An active CTA/CTA Aspiring Educators (CTA-AE) member, or A public school student(s) sponsored by an active CTA/CTA Aspiring Educators (CTA-AE) member. Application essays are expected to address as many of the following criteria as possible: Increases safety for LGBTQ+ students and faculty. Increases the involvement of LGBTQ+ ethnic minorities.
Promotes schoolwide visibility and normalization of LGBTQIA+ identity. Increases awareness and understanding of gender identity. Increases awareness and understanding of the LGBTQ+ community.
Focuses on the intersectionality of racial equity. Grants of up to $2,500 will be made available annually to awardees. The grant cannot be used for individual/group release time, stipends, honorariums, speaker fees, or performer fees.
Autonomous groups, Service Center Councils, UniServs and CTA Caucuses are not eligible. Scholarship Program & Criteria The scholarship program will support self-identified LGBTQ+ active CTA/CTA Aspiring Educators (CTA-AE) members enrolled in a teacher/counseling credential or graduate program who are pursuing a career in public education and who understand the importance of LGBTQ+ educators as role models in our public schools.
A self-identified LGBTQ+ active CTA/CTA Aspiring Educators (CTA-AE) member Proof that you are currently enrolled or that you will be enrolled in an educational “non-administrative” credential or graduate program.
Application essays are expected to address any experiences and/or your personal philosophy, that benefit the LGBTQ+ public school community; and must incorporate as many of the following criteria as possible: Make a connection between intended course of study and the intended impact on student’s safety in schools and in the LGBTQ+ education community. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of LGBTQ+ role models.
Making the environment safe for LGBTQ+ students. Your past/intended involvements in the LGBTQ+ education community. Importance of role models for LGBTQ+ BIPOC.
2024-2025 Grants and Scholarships Recipients Contribute to the Future: Donations California Teachers Association c/o LGBTQ+ Safety in Schools Grant and Scholarship Program in Honor of Guy DeRosa Burlingame, CA 94011-0921 (On check memo line indicate LGBTQ+ Grant and Scholarship Program) Grant & Scholarship Committee The 2025-2026 LGBTQ+ Safety in Schools Grant & Scholarship Committee in Honor of Guy DeRosa: Angela Normand, Board Liaison View all Scholarships, Grants, and Awards Stay up-to-date with all the latest California teachers news, events, and member benefits.
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Essay (up to 3 pages, double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman, 1" margins)
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Active CTA/CTA Aspiring Educators (CTA-AE) members, or public school students sponsored by an active CTA/CTA-AE member. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $2,500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 29, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
LGBTQ+ Safety in Schools Grant & Scholarship Program in Honor of Guy DeRosa is funded by California Teachers Association. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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