Bringing Innovation to Your Classroom
The 2021-2022 Innovation Grant is Coming Soon.
Get your application ready. Think big. Think outside of the box.
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
Catapult 2020
ITEF awarded a total of $225,038.46 to eight area schools, ranging from $22,073.74 to $30,000.00. These competitive grants are provided to allow schools in our region to obtain basic technology and level the playing field for students K-12. DeSoto School District...
Lean into Learning 2020
ITEF awarded twenty-eight grants worth $77,487.55 to Lean into Learning educators who chose inspiring and innovation-related activities to deepen their professional growth. Although travel was limited by Covid-19, many educators hosted virtual learning sessions that...
Three Area Schools Receiving $188,334.70 in Grants from ITEF
Funds support new technologically enhanced programs to innovate learning for students St. Louis, MO. – The Innovative Technology Education Fund (ITEF) is awarding a total of $188,334.70 to three area schools, through 2020 Innovator Grants ranging from $47,097.00 to...