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S T A R T T H I N K I N G B I G about grants available from CTA's Institute for Teaching. While the 2025 grant application period won't open until December, members with pro- gram and project ideas that could be a part of Community Schools' work should know that IFT grants may apply. IFT offers competitive grants for projects and initiatives that foster change that is teacher-driven and strength-based — the latter meaning what is working and suc- cessful in schools and classrooms. IFT awards two types of grants: • Educator Grant, up to $5,000, implemented by an individual educator and impacting a classroom or single group of students at a school site; • Impact Grant, up to $20,000, implemented by a team of two or more educators and impacting classrooms or sites within a school district. IFT grants can be used in Community Schools work if projects meet grant program criteria and fit within program parameters. For example, a network of educators has been working with immigrants and students and families of color for several years on restorative and transformative justice/practices. The educators realized that an IFT grant would allow for expansion of the work at Com- munity Schools where some are based. " This was an opportunity to get funding for stuff that we were not able to get through the Community Schools grant for our first year, such as food, stipends and field trips," says UTLA/NEA member German Gurrola, commu- nity schools coordinator at Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies. The group received an IFT Impact Grant of $17,400 for its Transformative Justice Leadership Program. The shared governance committees at the LA Unified School District and individual sites agreed that the program was important and sup- ported the application. The project expands student leadership at four LAUSD Community Schools sites. Components include healing dialogue circles, arts workshops facilitated by community artists, and an after- school program that develops leadership and community organizing skills. For more information, visit cta.org/ift. IFT Grants for Community Schools Programs 31 A P R I L / M AY 2 0 24 This offer is unique to this solicitation. Our credit card offers may vary and this offer may not be available elsewhere, such as, if you visit ctamemberbenets.org. You can take advantage of this offer when you apply now. For more information about the rates, fees, other costs and benets associated with the use of the credit card, call the toll-free number above or visit newcardonline.com and refer to the disclosures accompanying the application. Residents of the US and its territories only. See full disclosure for details. Federal law prohibits students from receiving a premium. Restrictions apply, see amazon.com/gc-legal. This credit card program is issued and administered by Bank of America, N.A. Visa and Visa Signature are registered trademarks of Visa International Service Association and are used by the issuer pursuant to license from Visa U.S.A., Inc. Bank of America and the Bank of America logo are registered trademarks of Bank of America Corporation. The Contactless Symbol and Contactless Indicator are trademarks owned by and used with permission of EMVCo, LLC. ©2024 Bank of America Corporation CC050524 6413680 MB0524-AD-CAEDU TO APPLY TODAY: call 888.758.7946 or visit newcardonline.com Mention Priority Code QAF2E1 THE CTA ® CUSTOMIZED CASH REWARDS VISA SIGNATURE ® CREDIT CARD MAXIMIZE YOUR REWARDS Gas & EV Charging Stations • Online Shopping, including Cable, Internet, Phone Plans & Streaming Dining • Travel • Drug Stores & Pharmacies • Home Improvement & Furnishings This offer is unique to this solicitation. Our credit card offers may vary and this offer may not be available elsewhere, such as, if you visit ctamemberbenets.org. of this offer when you apply now. For more information about the rates, fees, other costs and benets associated with the use of the credit card, call the toll-free number above or visit newcardonline.com and refer to the disclosures accompanying the application. Residents of the US and its territories only. See full disclosure for details. Federal law prohibits students from receiving a premium. Restrictions apply, see amazon.com/gc-legal. This credit card program is issued and administered by Bank of America, N.A. Visa and Visa Signature are registered trademarks of Visa International Service Association and are used by the issuer pursuant to license from Visa U.S.A., Inc. Bank of America and the Bank of America logo are registered trademarks of Bank of America Corporation. The Contactless Symbol and Contactless Indicator are trademarks owned by and used with permission of EMVCo, LLC. ©2024 Bank of America Corporation CC050524 $ 200 Amazon.com Gift Card Bonus after you make at least $500 in purchases within the first 90 days of account opening (students not eligible) PLUS, A CUSTOMIZED CASH BACK IN THE CATEGORY OF YOUR CHOICE 3 %