Grants

Grant Application Deadlines for 2019 - 2020 Announced!
Applications for all grants for the 2019-2020 school year are due by October 9, 2019, January 8, 2020 and March 18, 2020.
IPEI supports educators with innovative ideas that energize the curriculum and foster authentic learning experiences that reach all students. Our programs bring a diverse range of community resources into the classroom, stretching students’ imagination, increasing engagement, and enhancing education.

Teacher Grants
Teacher Grants program provides funding up to $1,500 to ICSD teachers interested in implementing an innovative educational project, program or performance designed in collaboration with at least one community partner.

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Red and Gold Grants
Red and Gold Grants are one-time awards of up to $500 to ICSD teachers, staff, students or community members for projects, programs or performances that strengthen and enrich school’s curriculum.

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Support for these grants come from individual donors and businesses who sponsor teams at IPEI’s annual Adult Spelling Bee.

Community Collaboration Grants
Community Collaboration Grants give up to $3,000 to not-for-profit organizations initiating curricular-enhancing programs in partnership with ICSD. IPEI is currently reviewing the Community Collaborations Grants program to determine how to best meet the needs of the ICSD schools and community. No applications will be accepted at this time.

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Connecting Classrooms Grants
Connecting Classrooms Grants began in 2014-15. Funded by the Our Children * Our Schools * Our Future capital campaign, they encourage partnerships within and across Ithaca schools.

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Grants Archives
Lists of past recipients of Teacher Grants, Red and Gold Grants, Connecting Classrooms Grants, and Community Collaboration Grants are organized by school years.

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