ITEF CATAPULT GRANT IS COMING SOON
Secure Technology for Your Classroom
The Catapult Grant opens September 1, 2024. This annual grant opportunity is for educators who want to innovate their teaching and student learning, but need basic technology or technological infrastructure (i.e., servers, devices). This grant is for basic equipment and/or technology only.
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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Start Writing Your Grant Early
Check out the application, questions, and required information in advance so you have plenty of time to prepare.
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
$399,979
GRANT
REQUESTS
134
EDUCATORS BENEFITTED
1,328
SCHOOL
DISTRICTS
65
More than $3 Million in Grants to St. Louis 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
+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
Latest News
Lean into Learning 2024
St. Louis, MO. – The Innovative Technology Education Fund (ITEF) awarded $124,791 to 18 area schools and districts, through self-selected professional development experiences. Forty-two grants were awarded to allow educators to participate at a...
ITEF Educator Highlight: Shannon Steimel
Mrs. Shannon Steimel, Hazelwood School District Library Media Specialist, is an Innovative Technology Education Fund’s 2017 Innovator Grant recipient and former Substantial Use Partner. For most of her 20-year career, Mrs. Steimel has served as a Language Arts teacher...
Innovative Technology Education Fund Welcomes Three New Board Members to Amplify Impact on Learning
St. Louis, MO – The Innovative Technology Education Fund (ITEF) is pleased to announce the addition of three distinguished new members to its Board of Directors: Joseph P. Komos, Maren Mellem, and Dr. Kendall Ware. Each brings a wealth of experience and a deep...