Teachers are constantly generating ideas for improving instruction. They are the secret sauce for innovation, a wellspring of ideas for advancing education, which is why the Canyons Education Foundation each year offers grants to help teachers bring their big ideas to fruition.

Applications are open now for the Foundation’s competitive Innovation grants, which recognize and support excellence in teaching by providing funding — up to $10,000 per grantee — to enhance teaching through technology, materials or supplemental programs. All applications are due Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 5 p.m., and the forms can be found on the Foundation’s website.

Awards will be based on educational merit, as well as the creativity of the proposals. 

Grant winners come from all grade levels and subject areas, from math and science to music and language. Past requests have ranged from robotics kits and 3-D printers to technology that helps young musicians practice challenging musical scores at home.

On any given year, a total of about $100,000 is available. Funds earned at the Foundation’s annual Golf Tournament help pay for the grants.

Questions about the grant process or the golf tournament can be answered by the Foundation at 801-826-5178.