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What is the Catapult Grant?

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.

Review the Catapult grant here

What are the guidelines?

• $30,000 MAX: $30,000.00 is the cap for the Catapult grant. Optional: The successful application can include professional development that relates to the implementation of new technology. The Professional Development line item should not exceed 25% of the total request.
• ELIGIBILITY:Eligible schools are those with a qualifying zip code in our service area that have a desire to increase innovation and have a need for the fundamental/basic technology to bring innovative teaching and learning into their school or district. Teachers that have previously been awarded an ITEF Innovator grant cannot apply for a Catapult grant.St. Louis Public School (SLPS) educators, we invite you to explore grant opportunities through our friends at the St. Louis Education Fund. While ITEF cannot currently make direct grants to SLPS institutions, we look forward to supporting your work in other ways.
• APPLICATION WINDOW: The grant window to submit an application is September 1 – October 31, 2025
• Applicants are welcome to email ITEF@innovteched.com to schedule a brief virtual chat or phone call to discuss grant ideas or ask clarifying questions before submitting an application. Please note that ITEF staff will not review Catapult application drafts prior to submission.