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Dana-Thomas House Field Trip Grant
Eligibility
Grants are available to teachers of grades prekindergarten through 12 in Illinois schools, as well as homeschool groups. For field trips related to geological and/or biological topics, apply for the Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant. If you have any problems or have any questions, please contact IDNR Education at 217-524-4126 or email joe.bauer@illinois.gov.
Timeline
This is a continuous application and there is no deadline. However, the field trip must be applied for at least 30 days before the anticipated trip. The final report is due no later than one month after the date of the field trip. Grants are not transferrable. They may not be transferred to another person, school or grade.
Funding
Funds are awarded on a reimbursement basis to the school. Reimbursement will only occur for transportation costs approved by the judging committee. No reimbursement is made to individuals. There is a $500.00 limit per application. The number of grants awarded is based on available funding.
If you have any problems or have any questions, please contact
IDNR Education at 217-524-4126 or email joe.bauer@illinois.gov.
