Go Outside (GO) Grants - Field Trips

The Go Outside (GO) Grants support North Carolina educators in providing students with outdoor learning experiences through field trips and visiting programs. Funding ranges from $3,000 for single-day trips to $5,000 for overnight excursions, encouraging exploration of parks and recreation areas.

NOTE: Please be advised that we cannot currently award GO Grants until funding is received from the state. The application remains open and you may continue to submit applications,  however, it is unlikely we will be able fund applications for the remainder of this school year (2024-2025). We advise submitting GO Grant applications with field trip or project timeline dates no earlier than July 2025.
Go Outside 'GO' Grants provide North Carolina's students opportunities for outdoor experiences and to learn by doing. North Carolina educators are encouraged to apply for grant funding for outdoor field trips, visiting programs, and educational structures.
Applications are considered for structures/field trips/visiting programs that further outdoor education and recreation opportunities for North Carolina’s youth.
Up to $3,000 for single-day field trips or up to $5,000 for overnight field trips. An extra $1,000 is available per additional day up to the $5,000 cap. Field trips must include an outdoor learning component/activity and may include visits to National/State Parks, city/county parks, outdoor recreation areas, outdoor activity/education centers, and historical sites.