REV UP Organizer Grants

The REV UP Organizer Grant is for disabled leaders who want to help others in their community vote.

If awarded this grant, you can receive up to $3,000 to host or support voter outreach events. Voter outreach events might include:

• Helping people register to vote
• Helping people make a plan to vote
• Providing plain language or ASL support to help people understand the voting process or understand what is on their ballot

We are especially looking for people who want to reach voters who do not live in the community and are often left out of voter engagement efforts — like people living in:

• Nursing homes
• Group homes
• Jails
• Psychiatric hospitals
• State operated developmental centers

You do not need to have experience with voter registration. We’re looking for people who care about the disability community and want to make voting more accessible.

The Organizer Grant application is due June 1, 2026.

If the application form is not accessible to you and you need to apply in a different format, please email revup@aapd.com. If you have any questions or need help applying, please email revup@aapd.com.

Goals of REV UP Organizer Grants

• Support disabled leaders doing on-the ground voter outreach
• Provide paid opportunities for disabled leaders, especially those who face multiple forms of marginalization, to lead this work
• Reduce barriers that make it difficult for disabled leaders to organize (example: cost of accommodations, transportation, direct support)
• Support peer-to-peer outreach, where disabled voters can connect with organizers who share similar lived experiences
• Reach disabled voters who are historically left out of other canvassing efforts
• Strengthen REV UP’s direct voter outreach capacity
• Increase disability community civic engagement

Eligibility

• This grant is for individuals, not organizations. If you are an individual who works in a paid advocacy position, you can apply for this Organizer Grant, provided your grant activities are conducted on your own time and not during your paid work time. 
• This is a one-time grant. If you received a REV UP Organizer Grant in 2025 or 2024 (called REV UP Microgrants in 2024), you are not eligible for a 2026 REV UP Organizer Grant. 
• If you or the organization you work for received a 2026 REV UP Movement Grant, you are not eligible for an Organizer Grant. 
• This grant is specifically for people with disabilities.
• You must be 18 years of age or older.
• This grant is for people based in and doing work in the United States.
• You must be eligible to register voters in the state you live in. 
• Must follow all laws and regulations around conducting voter registration in the state you live in. REV UP will help you find that information. 
• While outreach and coordination are the responsibility of the grantee, REV UP staff can support the process if needed.

Organizer Responsibilities

• Attend three one-hour virtual meetings with the REV UP team and other Organizer Grantees. The calls will be an opportunity to get support on your work and learn from each other. Meeting dates and times:
  • July 8, 6-7 PM ET
  • August 5, 6-7 PM ET
  • September 2, 6-7 PM ET
  • Optional: We’ll host a final call for grantees for post-Election debriefing and for support on their final reports. This is not required to attend! November 16, 6-7 PM ET
• Submit your W-9 and sign a project participation form.
• Host at least 3 voter outreach events.
• Submit an event report after each event that includes the number of voters you registered and engaged with.
• Submit one final report form by December 4, 2026 to share your organizing outcomes and reflect on your experience.
• Follow all state laws around voter registration, abide by REV UP Community Guidelines, maintain nonpartisan messaging and engagement.

Support from REV UP

• A box of REV UP swag
• A partnership agreement form that authorizes you to host nonpartisan events and register voters on behalf of REV UP.
• Stickers and signature guides for event swag.
• Plain language “My Plan to Vote” template to use at events.
• Access to a group chat with other REV UP Organizers.
• Guidance and support from the REV UP Team.

REV UP Organizer Grant Timeline

Application Due: June 1, 2026. Apply for a 2026 REV UP Organizer Grant Here
Grantees Notified: June 30, 2026
Grantee Meetings:

• July 8, 6-7 PM ET
• August 5, 6-7 PM ET
• September 2, 6-7 PM ET
• November 16, 6-7 PM ET
  • Final meeting is an optional space for debrief, final report submission

Grant Period Ends: December 4, 2026 11:59 PM ET

Can I apply for an Organizer Grant if I received a 2026 REV UP Movement Grant?

No, if you or the organization you work for received a 2026 REV UP Movement Grant you cannot apply for an Organizer Grant.

Can I apply for an Organizer Grant if I have participated in the Organizer Grant program before?

No, if you received a REV UP Organizer Grant in 2025 or 2024 (called REV UP Microgrants in 2024), you are not eligible for a 2026 REV UP Organizer Grant. 

Why should I apply for these Organizer Grants?

This is a unique paid opportunity to support civic engagement in the disability community. Voter outreach work can be a great way to connect with your community, build relationships, and learn about disability issues in your area. This work and grant will also look great on resumes for people looking to strengthen their advocacy skills or pursue an organizing role. REV UP national staff would be happy to serve as references or write letters of recommendation for Organizer Grant awardees, provided they successfully meet program requirements. 

Do I need to have my own car/driver’s license to work as an organizer?

No, but you do need to be able to coordinate your own transportation. You can use the Organizer Grant to pay for a vehicle rental, uber, paratransit, public transportation, or other method. 

How will the grant funds be distributed? 

Grant funds will be distributed in two payments. However, if you receive public benefits and need to be mindful of an asset limit, we will work with you to find the payment structure that works best for you. 

Is there an experience or education requirement for these Organizer Grants?

No, but some familiarity with registering voters in your state is recommended. If you are engaging with voters for the first time, please let us know and we can help you access training and resources in your state.

How are applications evaluated?

We are looking for applicants who demonstrate:

• A strong connection to the disability community
• A clear interest in helping disabled people people vote, even if you are new to this work
• Strong outreach ideas: plans that are specific, realistic, and focused on reaching disabled voters, especially those who are often left out, such as people in nursing homes, group homes, jails, or other congregate settings
• Thoughtful consideration of accessibility and how your outreach will be inclusive
• A clear and realistic plan for how you will use funding
• How the grant will make a difference for your growth as a leader and impact in your community

We ask that you apply using our Google Form. You can read all the application questions here before applying. If the Google Form is not accessible to you and you need to apply in a different format, please email revup@aapd.com. If you have any questions, please email revup@aapd.com.

Section 1: Contact Information 

1. First Name
2. Last Name
3. Pronouns
4. Email address
5. Phone number
6. Street Address
7. State
8. Zip code
9. I identify as a person with a disability. Choose: Yes or No
10. Would you like to receive email updates from REV UP and AAPD? You can unsubscribe at any time. Choose: Yes, I would like to receive only REV UP updates; Yes, I would like to receive both AAPD and REV UP updates; No, do not email me about events, advocacy, or opportunities
11. Would you like to be connected to a REV UP coalition in your area? REV UP coalitions are nonpartisan groups of disability voting advocates. We have coalitions in 22 states and growing. Choose: Yes, please connect me to REV UP coalitions and disability voting organizers in my area; I am already connected; no thank you

Section 2: Tell us about yourself and your ideas!

1. Tell us about yourself and your connection to the disability community. Why is this work important to you, and what lived or professional experiences do you bring to voter outreach? (250 words or less)
2. Please tell us about any experience you have with community outreach, organizing or voter engagement work. What did you do and what did you learn? (250 words or less)
3. What kind of voter outreach activities do you plan to organize with this grant? We’re especially interested in outreach to people who are often left out of voter engagement efforts, such as those living in nursing homes, jails, or other congregate settings. Please include ideas for community events, outreach in nursing homes, group homes, state-operated developmental centers, or other strategies to reach disabled voters who are often excluded.  
4. If you receive the grant, what will you use the funds for? Please include specifics and budget amounts. (Example: $1500 for ASL interpreting at 3 events; $150 for transportation and parking for myself at 3 events; $900 food and refreshments at events…)
5. How might this grant make a difference in supporting your work and the broader community? In what ways might this grant support your work and positively impact the broader community? 

Section 3: Demographic Information (optional)

We ask demographic questions to better know about the group of people who applied. These questions can be personal. Please share only what you feel comfortable with. This information is helpful for our team to make sure we have a diverse group of applicants.

Race / Ethnicity

Please select all that apply:

• American Indian, Alaska Native or Indigenous (A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America), and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment. e.g., Navajo Nation, Blackfeet Tribe, Inupiat Traditional Gov’t., etc.)

• Asian or Asian American (A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.)

• Black or African American (A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. e.g., Jamaican, Nigerian, Haitian, Ethiopian, etc.)

• Hispanic or Latino/a/é/x (A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race. The term, “Spanish origin,” can be used in addition to “Hispanic or Latino.” e.g., Puerto Rican, Mexican, Cuban, Salvadoran, Colombian, etc.)

• West Asian / Middle Eastern / North African (e.g., Lebanese, Iranian, Egyptian, Moroccan, Israeli, Palestinian, etc.)

• Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawai‘i, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands. e.g., Samoan, Guamanian, Chamorro, Tongan, etc.)

• White or European (e.g., German, Irish, English, Italian, Polish, French, etc.)
• Prefer not to say

Gender Identity

Please check all that apply:

• Genderfluid
• Man
• Nonbinary
• Woman
• Prefer not to say
• My gender is best described as:

Do you identify as transgender?

• Yes
• No
• Prefer not to say

Sexual Orientation

I identify as LGBTQIA+.

• Yes
• No
• Prefer not to respond

Disability Type

Which of the following best describes your disability experience? Check all that apply.

• Physical / Mobility (e.g., spinal cord injury, use a cane or wheelchair, limb difference, amputee)
• Sensory (e.g., hard of hearing, Deaf, Blind, low vision)
• Mental health (e.g., depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar, PTSD)
• Intellectual and Developmental (e.g., learning disability, autism, cerebral palsy)
• Health/ Chronic Illness (e.g., diabetes, asthma, cancer, HIV/AIDS)
• Other:
• I prefer not to say
• None of these

Veteran Status

Choose your status:

• I am currently serving or previously have served in the military.
• I have never served in the military.
• Prefer not to say.

Age

I am:

• 18-24 years old
• 25-34 years old
• 35-44 years old
• 45-54 years old
• 55-64 years old
• 65-74 years old
• 75-84 years old
• 85+ years old
• Prefer not to respond

Religion or Spirituality

My religion or spirituality can best be described as: