[Blue Grass Community Foundation](https://www.bgcf.org)

Rolling (until funds are exhausted)

Up to $1,000 for day trips, $2,000 for overnight trips; reimbursement basis.

Supports K-12 schools in Kentucky with funding for field trips to Kentucky State Parks and Historic Sites to enrich curriculum-based learning.

Applications accepted year-round; grants awarded until available funds are gone.

--- ## Description This program provides financial support for K-12 schools in Kentucky to organize field trips to Kentucky State Parks and Historic Sites. The goal is to extend classroom learning through immersive, hands-on experiences that align with core educational standards, leveraging the state park system as an experiential learning environment. The grant aims to maximize student achievement by integrating real-world learning opportunities outside the traditional classroom setting. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. - Grants are awarded until available funds are exhausted. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: $1,000 for a day trip, $2,000 for an overnight experience. - Funds are provided on a reimbursement basis after submission of a Grant Report Form within 30 days of the field trip. - Eligible expenses include transportation, park admission/programming fees, meals, and other costs directly related to the field trip. --- ## Eligibility - Open to any K-12 educator or administrator at a Kentucky school. - Registered 501(c)(3) homeschool collectives are also eligible. - Applicants must have initiated contact with the State Park or Historic Site they intend to visit. - Each application must specify the primary educational objectives and the academic standards addressed by the field experience. --- ## Application Process - Access the online application via the [Blue Grass Community Foundation Grant Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=bgcf). - Create an account using your school as the "Organization." - Enter 00-0000000 as the EIN unless your organization has a different EIN. - The main contact should be the teacher or administrator responsible for the grant. - For the executive officer, list your school principal. - Complete the application for the Inside Out Education Field Trip Grant. - After the trip, submit a Grant Report Form within 30 days to receive reimbursement. --- ## Additional Information - Only trips to Kentucky State Parks and Historic Sites are eligible (excludes Kentucky Horse Park and Kentucky State Capitol). - A list of eligible sites is available at [Kentucky State Parks](https://parks.ky.gov/parks/find-a-park). - Grants can be used for field trips during the academic year, including summer programs. - Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds are distributed. --- ## External Links - [Program RFP & Guidelines (PDF)](https://www.bgcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Inside-Out-Education-Field-Trip-Grant-RFP-1.pdf) - [List of Kentucky State Parks](https://parks.ky.gov/parks/find-a-park) - [Grant Portal Application](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=bgcf) - [Blue Grass Community Foundation](https://www.bgcf.org) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | |-----------------------------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------| | Kristen Tidwell, Director of Grants & Scholarships | [Kristen@bgcf.org](mailto:Kristen@bgcf.org) | (859) 721-2347 | | General Foundation Contact | [info@bgcf.org](mailto:info@bgcf.org) | (859) 225-3343 | | Contact Form | [Online Contact Form](https://www.bgcf.org/contact-us/) | |

Inside Out Education Field Trip Grant Program

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