Apply for a Professional Development Grant
Lean into Learning grant supports innovative approaches to teaching and learning through professional development. Innovation requires fresh thinking: a new possibility, opportunity or approach to learning and/or teaching that will inspire excitement and curiosity in your classroom or school.
Professional Development
Dive deep into a learning area or strategy you wish to bring to your school with the Lean into Learning grant.
Attend a Writing Workshop
New to proposal writing or are you rethinking a previous application? Join a writing workshop for help.
Start Writing Your Grant Early
Check out the application, questions, and required information in advance so you have plenty of time to prepare.
Professional Development
Dive deep into a learning area or strategy you wish to bring to your school with the Lean into Learning grant.
Attend a Writing Workshop
New to proposal writing or are you rethinking a previous application? Join a writing workshop for help.
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
Seven Area Schools Receiving $160,843.07 in Grants from ITEF
St. Louis, MO. – The Innovative Technology Education Fund (ITEF) awarded $160,843.07 to seven area schools, grants ranging from $14,162 to $30,000. These competitive Catapult Grants allow schools in our region to obtain basic technology and elevate the technological...
Seven Area Schools Receiving $282,149.40 in Grants to support tech innovation
St. Louis, MO. – The Innovative Technology Education Fund (ITEF) awarded a total of $282,149.40 to seven area schools, through 2023 Innovator Grants ranging from $18,969.00 to $67,302.76. These competitive grants are provided to encourage schools in our region to...
Impact Report 2021
The Innovative Technology Education Fund Impact Report for 2021 is now available for download. Check it out >> ITEF-Impact-Report_2021Download