Guaranteed to make a difference in California public schools.
Everyday CTA teachers broaden what is possible for their students. When you fund IFT, you give them a chance to build on what’s working.
Why fund IFT
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We don’t just throw funds at what’s new and trending. We support what’s working.
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We invest in teacher-driven change because it has the most effective impact on public schools.
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We select grant recipients that make a difference beyond the classroom.
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We’ve been working alongside students and teachers since 1967.
Invest in the subjects that matter to you most.
Every year we receive thousands of teacher proposals across multiple focus areas.
Explore the projects we’ve funded so far.
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Chico, CA
10 Ways to Help Our Planet This Summer!
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Hayward, CA
3D Design and Innovation Lab
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Anaheim, CA
3D Design Lab
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Turlock, CA
3D Printing
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Indio, CA
“4 Schools Running 4 Life”
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Chula Vista, CA
A Greener Future
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Anaheim, CA
A New Way to Grow Food
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Carmichael, CA
Access to Independence
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San Diego, CA
Addressing Environmental Impact & Social Inequities Through Public Art
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San Diego, CA
Aerial Guardians: Engaging Students in Watershed Conservation Through Drone Technology
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Los Angeles, CA
Affirming and Inclusive Schools for LGBTQ+ Students
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San Diego, CA
ALBA Film Festival
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Tustin, CA
Algebra to Action: Solving Real-World Problems with Sustainable Solutions
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Corona, CA
All Cooped Up
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Auberry, CA
Amplify the Arts
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Anaheim, CA
Anaheim High School Link Crew
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Anaheim, CA
Anaheim Kids for Kindness
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San Francisco, CA
Aptos Chess Club
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Escondido, CA
Aquaponics “School”
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San Jose, CA
Art From The Heart
We bring a new approach to accelerating school change.
With decades of work in California public schools and a membership of more than 300,000 educators, we’ve created a Strengths-Based Strategy to fund projects with the best possible outcomes.
