IPEI Programs

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IPEI gives grants, stewards special funds and awards, fiscally sponsors groups and projects, and provides critical funding to benefit all students of the Ithaca City School District.

  • Group of six smiling teenagers wearing light blue T-shirts with 'EQUALITY FUN RUN 2024' standing behind a counter with jars of ice cream and a sign that says 'Thank you businesses' in an ice cream stand or food booth.

    Student & Teacher Grants

    Funding innovative ideas that energize the curriculum and foster authentic learning experiences.

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  • Two women standing together on stage in front of a screen that reads 'The Noreen Moore Scholarship.' The woman on the left wears a red outfit, pearl necklace, and has short, styled hair. The woman on the right wears a shiny, sequined gold dress, has shoulder-length black hair, and holds a yellow piece of paper. A large floral arrangement with red, yellow, and green flowers is on a table beside them.

    Special Funds & Awards

    Partnering with donors to celebrate achievement and honor influential Ithaca community members and Ithaca High School alumni.

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  • Group of performers on stage with arms outstretched, during a dance or theatrical performance, with a colorful backdrop behind them.

    Local Programs & Projects

    Providing financial sponsorship for district and school-based initiatives that support creative and experiential learning.

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  • Children outdoors, some wearing jackets and a black face mask, looking through a magnifying glass and examining plants or insects.

    Kids Discover the Trail!

    Building community and ensuring that every district elementary student has access to Ithaca’s rich cultural and scientific institutions.

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Interested in learning more about how IPEI can support your Ithaca learning initiatives?