Educational Field Trip Grants

Geographic Scope: Schools and youth groups visiting the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)

Focus Areas: Environmental education, ecology, and wildlife conservation

Purpose: Provide funds to help defray transportation costs of bringing youth groups and school-age children to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge on sponsored field trips.

Eligibility:

• Schools and youth groups
• Must be bringing school-age children and/or youth groups to the refuge

Number of Awards: Limited number of $250 grants available each year

Award Process: Grants are awarded on a first come, first served basis

Contact Information:

• Mailing Address: Friends of the Wichitas, P.O. Box 1032, Cache, OK 73527
• Website: friendsofthewichitas.org

Application Process

Application Methods:

1. Print and mail the PDF application form
2. Complete and submit application online via their website

Required Materials:

• School/Organization name
• Contact person (first and last name)
• Contact email
• Contact phone number
• Purpose of field trip
• Goals for the field trip
• Grant payable to (name and address)
• Street address
• City, state, ZIP code

Application Format:

• Two PDF versions available: editable (can type on screen) or lined (can complete by hand)
• Adobe Acrobat Reader required to view and complete the form

Submission Instructions:
Print the application and mail to:
Friends of the Wichitas
P.O. Box 1032
Cache, OK 73527

OR submit online through their website application portal