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Funding Innovation Teacher-driven & Strength-based Through special programs, research, conferences, network- ing, the mobilization of teachers, and community-based coalitions, the Institute for Teaching (IFT) seeks to advance public education and promote the common good of our students and communities. That's all. IFT found that school change must include two key factors: It needs to be teacher-driven and it should be based on what is working and successful in our schools and classrooms. Innovation Grants One of the ways IFT helps struggling students and schools is by awarding innovation grants directly to CTA members and local chapters. To date, CTA members have funded 313 grant projects totaling more than $3.5 million. All CTA members are eligible to apply for an Educator grant (up to $5,000) or an Impact grant (up to $20,000). To learn more about everything IFT does and the grants offered, go to cta.org/IFT. 2020 2021 OFFERINGS Visit cta.org/scholarships for more. 8 Scholarships & Awards CTA grants scholarships and awards to educators and members of the community who promote quality public education and impact their students and community. Has your chapter produced exceptionally effective communications? Know a colleague who actively works for social justice and human rights? Those are just a few of the awards we offer. We also award educational scholarships to help support CTA members and their families throughout the academic year. Here's a sampling. CTA scholarships for members and dependents, including: 1. Scholarships up to $5,000 each for dependent children of CTA members 2. Scholarships up to $3,000 each for members LGBTQ+ Safety in Schools Grant & Scholarship Program in Honor of Guy DeRosa Up to $2,500 to support groups, projects and presentations that promote understanding of and make schools safe for LGBTQ+ persons; scholar- ships up to $2,500 for LGBTQ+ members pursuing careers in public education. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship Program Scholarships up to $6,000 (for both members and dependents) to encourages students of color to become educators, school nurses, school counselors or school therapists. César E. Chávez and Dolores Huerta Education Awards Programs Awards for essays or artwork are up to $550 each for both student and sponsoring teacher who demonstrate an understanding of the vision and principles of César Chávez and Dolores Huerta.