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[Delaware Division of the Arts](https://arts.delaware.gov)

June 1, 2027: Final Report due (submit within 30 days after the completed field trip, or by June 1, whichever comes first)

Up to $500 per grant to subsidize transportation costs for eligible Delaware schools; reimbursement basis only.

Supports Delaware schools in covering transportation costs so students can attend arts events and exhibits statewide.

Application must be submitted at least 6 weeks before the field trip; only one grant per school per year (exceptions for Title I schools if funds allow).

--- ## Description This grant program provides funding to help Delaware K-12 schools cover transportation costs for student field trips to arts performances, events, and exhibits at cultural institutions throughout the state. The goal is to foster creative learning and broaden student access to high-quality arts experiences, supporting academic development and Delaware’s creative economy. Funds are awarded on a reimbursement basis for eligible travel expenses directly related to attending arts events. --- ## Due Dates - Applications: Must be submitted at least 6 weeks prior to the planned field trip date. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning mid-August until funds are exhausted. - Final Report: Due within 30 days after the field trip, or by June 1, 2027, whichever comes first. --- ## Funding Amount - Schools may request up to $500 per field trip to cover transportation expenses (buses, fuel, parking, tolls). - Grants are reimbursed after submission of a final report and transportation receipts/invoices. - The actual reimbursement will not exceed the pre-approved grant amount. --- ## Eligibility - Open to Delaware nonprofit K-12 public, private, charter, and parochial schools. - Pre-K programs affiliated with public schools are eligible. - Each school may receive only one TranspARTation Grant per school year. - Title I schools may be considered for more than one grant per year if funding remains available. - Funds must be used for travel to Delaware arts and cultural institutions for events featuring guest artists or ensembles (not for student-performed shows). --- ## Application Process 1. **Review Guidelines:** Read the [full application guidelines](https://artsfiles.delaware.gov/grants/transpartation-guidelines.pdf). 2. **Prepare Application:** Gather required information, including: - School profile - Description of the field trip and its alignment with grant criteria - Field trip details (location, date, number of students) - Transportation estimate on company letterhead 3. **Submit Application:** Apply online via the [smARTDE grants portal](https://smartde.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp). Applications must be submitted at least 6 weeks before the trip and are reviewed on a first-received, first-reviewed basis. 4. **Notification:** Applicants receive funding decisions via email within 4 weeks of submission. 5. **Reimbursement:** After the trip, submit a final report and transportation receipts/invoices through smARTDE. Reimbursement is issued to the school or district (not directly to vendors). --- ## Additional Information - All applicants must sign the [Statement of Assurances](https://artsfiles.delaware.gov/grants/statement-of-assurances.pdf) as part of the application. - Acknowledge the Delaware Division of the Arts in all public communications about the field trip (see [crediting guidelines](https://arts.delaware.gov/logos-funding/)). - Failure to submit the final report on time may result in forfeiture of the grant and impact future funding eligibility. - For assistance with the application portal, see the [smARTDE step-by-step guide](https://artsfiles.delaware.gov/grants/how-to-apply-through-smartde.pdf). --- ## External Links - [Program Page](https://arts.delaware.gov/transpartation/) - [Application Guidelines (PDF)](https://artsfiles.delaware.gov/grants/transpartation-guidelines.pdf) - [smARTDE Grants Portal](https://smartde.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp) - [Statement of Assurances (PDF)](https://artsfiles.delaware.gov/grants/statement-of-assurances.pdf) - [Crediting Guidelines](https://arts.delaware.gov/logos-funding/) - [Delaware Scene (Event Calendar)](http://www.delawarescene.com/) - [How to Apply through smARTDE (PDF)](https://artsfiles.delaware.gov/grants/how-to-apply-through-smartde.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |-------------------|-------------------|-------------------------------------|----------------| | Ryan Morris | Program Associate | - | 302-577-8281 | | Sheila Dean Ross | Program Officer, Arts in Education | [Sheila.Ross@delaware.gov](mailto:Sheila.Ross@delaware.gov) | 302-577-8286 | | General Inquiries | - | [arts.delaware@delaware.gov](mailto:arts.delaware@delaware.gov) | 302-577-8278 | For technical support with smARTDE: [smARTDE@delaware.gov](mailto:smartde@delaware.gov) or 302-577-8278. ---79:T633,Funder: Delaware Division of the Arts Due Dates: June 1, 2027: Final Report due (submit within 30 days after the completed field trip, or by June 1, whichever comes first) Funding Amounts: Up to $500 per grant to subsidize transportation costs for eligible Delaware schools; reimbursement basis only. 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