Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1530930
CTA Institute for Teaching Grants The CTA Institute for Teaching (IFT ) is dedicated to supporting strength-based teaching and learning. One way IFT does this is through its annual grant program. Funded by members, the grants assist educators in developing, leading and implementing quality programs and initiatives in their schools, districts and school communities. All CTA members are eligible to apply for an Educator grant (up to $5,000) or an Impact grant (up to $20,000). To date, members have funded 643 grant projects totaling more than $7.6 million. Application for the 2025–26 grant cycle is now open; the deadline is March 31, 2025. Visit cta.org/ift for more information and to apply. Our union offers financial support to active CTA members and their dependent children throughout the academic year. Take a look at the list of opportunities below and apply now — visit cta.org/awards for details. 1. CTA Scholarships DEADLINE: FEB. 7, 2025 Scholarship funds must be used for education-related expenses only. • Dependent Children Offers up to 56 scholarships of up to $5,000 each to a dependent child of an active member of CTA, CTA/NEA- Retired or a deceased CTA member and is claimed as a dependent on the member 's current-year IRS form. • Dependent Children in Honor of Del A. Weber Offers one scholarship of up to $5,000 to a dependent child attending continuation high school/alternative education programs. • Members Offers up to 10 scholarships of up to $3,000 each to active members of CTA (including members working on an emergency credential). • CTA Aspiring Educators in Honor of L. Gordon Bittle Memorial Offers up to three scholarships of up to $5,000 each to active members of CTA Aspiring Educators pursuing a career in public education. 2. CTA Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship DEADLINE: FEB. 21, 2025 This program encourages Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) students to become educators, school nurses, school counselors or school therapists and to promote professional growth for BIPOC teachers and ESP members. 3. César E. Chávez and Dolores Huerta Education Awards Program DEADLINE: MARCH 7, 2025 Provides recognition for educators and their students who demonstrate an understanding of the vision and guiding principles embraced by César E. Chávez and Dolores Huerta. 4. LGBTQ+ Safety in Schools Grant & Scholarship Program in Honor of Guy DeRosa DEADLINE: MAY 30, 2025 Supports groups, projects and presentations that promote understanding of and respect for LGBTQ+ persons. Also supports self-identified LGBTQ+ active CTA/CTA Aspiring Educators members enrolled in a teacher/counseling credential or graduate program who are pursuing a career in public education and who understand the importance of LGBTQ+ educators as role models. Questions? Email scholarships@cta.org or humanrightsdept@cta.org. Artwork by César E. Chávez and Dolores Huerta Education Awards Program 2023–24 winner Jazmyne Vidrio; teacher: Dr. Jennifer Leipham, East Side Teachers Assn. CTA Scholarships, Grants and Awards 11 J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 5 I