The Ithaca Public Education Initiative facilitates community connections and support for the Ithaca City School District through engagement, collaboration, gifts, and grants.
Since 1996, IPEI has provided over $2 million in grants and awards to district students and staff.
Grant Opportunities
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Red & Gold Grants
Red and Gold Grants are one-time awards of up to $750 to ICSD teachers and staff members for projects that strengthen and enrich curriculum.
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Student Leadership Grants
Student Leadership Grants provide up to $500 to fund projects led by ICSD 9th-12th grade student that have a local community impact and build personal leadership skills.
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Teacher Grants
Teacher Grants fund up to $1,750 for projects led by ICSD teachers in collaboration with a community partner to enhance student learning and engagement.
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IPEI 2024-25 Annual Report
IPEI celebrates “Legacies of Learning” in this report that highlights multi-generational connections to local schools, Fall Creek 1st grade student researchers of sound, the 2025 student-led School Board Candidate Forum, and more!