Financial Assistance Program
Funding Amount
Partial and full funding available
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- Must be a school or non-profit youth organization
- Minimum of 35% of students must qualify as low-income as defined by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
- Must apply at least two weeks before the date of your program
- Must complete pre- and post-program activities
Overview
The Museum of Flight's Financial Assistance Program supports schools and non-profit youth organizations in accessing the Museum's educational programs.
Through the generous support of partners and donors, the Museum provides financial assistance to qualified organizations on a first-come, first-served basis.
What Can Be Funded
- Program Fees
- Bus/Transportation Reimbursements (includes school, charter and bus rental)
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a school or non-profit youth organization
- Minimum of 35% of students must qualify as low-income as defined by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
- Must apply at least two weeks before the date of your program
- Must complete pre- and post-program activities
Award Details
- Award levels are variable and may cover partial or full program and/or bus costs
- Financial assistance is awarded after all other discounts are applied
- Restrictions and limitations may apply
- Standard transportation reimbursements are sent directly to transportation provider (upon receipt of invoice copy)
- Bus reimbursements do not apply to personal vehicles
Cancellation Policy
If your group cancels within one week of your scheduled program, you are responsible for a cancellation fee.
Funding Partners
This program is supported by:
- Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation
- The Boeing Company
- Tulalip Tribes Charitable Contributions Fund
- Puyallup Tribe of Indians Charity Trust
Contact Information
- Phone: 206-764-0384
- Email: Education@museumofflight.org
How to Apply
Application Process
- Review Programs: Visit the Explore Programs section of the website to review programs and availability at https://www.museumofflight.org/Education/Explore-programs/
- Gather Required Information: To complete the Financial Assistance Application, you will need:
- Percentage of students in your school/organization who qualify as low-income (as defined by OSPI)
- Name of the program you are requesting to book
- Preferred program dates and times
- Submit Application: Click the "Financial Assistance Application" button on the grant assistance page
- Timeline: Submit application at least two weeks before your scheduled program date
- Post-Program: Complete all provided pre- and post-program activities
Contact for Questions
- Phone: 206-764-0384
- Email: Education@museumofflight.org
What Museum of Flight Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2022
- 1
- Total given
- $250K
- Median grant
- $250K
- By dollars: Washington 100%. Top recipient cities: Seattle, WA.
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Washington Aerospace Scholars Foundation · Seattle, WA
Program support
$250K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- Youth programs
- K-12 schools
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