CTA Disaster Relief Fund
School Site Grant Program 

The CTA Disaster Relief Fund exists to provide financial assistance to CTA members who have experienced significant losses as a result of disasters in the state of California.

Qualifying applicants may receive a School Site Grant of up to $500 Per Classroom Member Grant

The School Site Grant exists to provide limited financial assistance to members where the member at the school site has experienced a loss of materials as a result of disasters in the state of California.

To provide a source of funds for the immediate needs of the member or classroom impacted as a result of disasters in the state of California and allay the cost of materials lost, the following eligibility requirements apply:

1. To be eligible for this program, the applicant must satisfy the following conditions:

A. Currently enrolled as a CTA Active, Student, or CTA-R member in good standing, and;

B. Teach at a school site where the member’s classroom has been impacted by recent disasters in the state of California.

2. The filing procedure:

A. Complete a School Site Grant Application describing what materials need to be or have been replaced, and associated cost for each item up to $500 total; and

B. Forward the application to CTA Member Benefits.

CTA Disaster Relief Fund Grant application can be found at CTAMemberBenefits.org/drf.  If you have any questions, contact CTA Member Benefits Department at (650) 552-5200.

Note: The filing deadline is 12 months from the date of the incident. The application and all corresponding documentation must be submitted by 12 months from the date of incident. Must be a CTA member during the incident and current CTA member to qualify. Disaster Relief Fund payments are intended for expenses not compensated for by insurance or otherwise.