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Backing teacher-driven change since 1967.

The CTA Institute for Teaching (IFT) distributes grants to California teachers cultivating the best learning conditions in public schools for all students.

How We Work

$7.6 Million

Awarded to California teachers

743

Projects funded

3

Grant programs available

2026-2027 Grantees

Meet our latest grant awardees.

These California educators are receiving grants to bring the most ground-breaking and meaningful projects to life.

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We believe teachers are essential to building student agency, equity, and community solidarity.

Every school year, $5,000 and $20,000 Educator Grants are awarded to PK – 12 teachers and certificated support staff, ESP members and college instructors. And for the first time, Organizing Grants will be awarded to school and community partnerships over a two-year period.

About Our Grants

Projects we’ve funded

What is the CTA Institute for Teaching?

A foundation powered by the California Teachers Association.

And devoted to educators fighting for equal access and fully resourced schools.

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Who We Work With

Calling all Californians devoted to public school success.

California Teachers

Grant programs for the teachers nurturing student, school, family, and community success.

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Community Organizations

Grants to sustain partnerships between teachers and local organizations fighting for educational justice.

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Funders

Investments that make an immediate impact for students in California public schools.

Why Fund IFT

Donors

Opportunities to fund the teachers, community, and schools invested in the success of all students.

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Collectively funded by and designed for CTA’s 300,000+ members.

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