Indiana Retired Teachers Association Foundation

To support our mission, the irta Foundation sponsors:scholarships: college sophomores and juniors who are education majors may apply in the spring. One scholarship in each of the ten geographic areas of the irta will be awarded annually.active teacher grants: public school educators (pre-k through 12) may apply so that their students will have the means to participate in special projects. Applications are due in the fall, and a minimum of one grant in each of the ten geographic areas will be awarded annually.a hand up: irta members who face an immediate, short term financial need may apply for up to $1,000. This grant request may be made at any time during the year, as a need arises.