Fueling the Future of Education with Technology

Get Ready to Catapult Your Classroom

Applications open September 1 — up to $30K in tech funding! Empower your students with essential technology. The Catapult Grant supports K–12 educators in eligible Missouri and Illinois ZIP codes with up to $30,000 for fundamental tech needs. Start planning your application now!

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Professional Development

Dive deep into a learning area or strategy you wish to bring to your school with the Lean into Learning grant.

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Attend a Writing Workshop

New to proposal writing or are you rethinking a previous application? Join a writing workshop for help.

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Start Writing Your Grant Early

Check out the application, questions, and required information in advance so you have plenty of time to prepare.

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Our Mission

With a keen eye on underserved schools and communities,
the Innovative Technology Education Fund seeks to accelerate learning in
K-12 spaces through the innovative uses of technology.

TOTAL
AWARDS

$5,205,899

SCHOOL
DISTRICTS

65

Is my ZIP code eligible?

Missouri Zip Code Eligibility
63005
63010
63011
63012
63015
63016
63017
63019
63020
63021
63025
63026
63028
63031
63033
63034
63038
63040
63042
63043
63044
63048
63049
63050
63051
63052
63055
63060
63069
63070
63071
63072
63073
63074
63077
63084
63088
63089
63090
63101
63102
63103
63104
63105
63106
63107
63108
63109
63110
63111
63112
63113
63114
63115
63116
63117
63118
63119
63120
63121
63122
63123
63124
63125
63126
63127
63128
63129
63130
63131
63132
63133
63134
63135
63136

63137
63138
63139
63140
63141
63142
63143
63144
63145
63146
63147
63301
63303
63304
63332
63357
63366
63367
63368
63376
63385
63627
63630

Illinois Zip Code Eligibility
62002
62010
62024
62025
62034
62035
62040
62048
62060
62062
62067
62084
62087
62090
62095
62201
62202
62203
62204
62205
62206
62207

62208
62220
62221
62223
62225
62226
62232
62234
62236
62239
62243
62254
62258
62260
62264
62269
62277
62278
62285
62294
62295
62298

Since 2014, ITEF has granted  $5,205,899.00 to Saint Louis Metro Area schools

“While virtual learning has presented some unique challenges to education, we have also been pleasantly surprised by some unexpected benefits this year. ITEF has allowed us to provide an equitable learning environment for our students. With the return to school, we will be able to pilot this program as it was originally intended so we are grateful for this partnership.” 
– Shannon S., Hazelwood East High School

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+400 Professional Development Grants Awarded

“I had the opportunity to virtually attend the Institute for Personalized Learnings National Convening with the benefit of the Lean Into Learning 2020 grant funded by ITEF.  My mind was bursting with ideas that I couldn’t wait to get on paper, share with others, and begin implementing in my classroom.”
  – Sarah B., MOSAIC Elementary

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Latest News

Leadership Transition at ITEF: Michele Mosley Appointed CEO

by | May 21, 2025

"The Innovative Technology Education Fund is excited to announce that Michele Mosley, MSW, has been appointed as the new CEO, succeeding Charmaine Smith, who has dedicated 11 years of exemplary service to the foundation and is now retiring. Under Charmaine's...

Board Member Highlight: Joe Komos

by | Apr 14, 2025

The Innovative Technology Education Fund is happy to welcome back Joe Komos, Vice President of St. Louis University High, to the Board of Directors as Board Chair! Mr. Komos has always believed in the importance of education. This value was greatly shaped by his...