IDNR Historic Sites Field Trip Grant

IDNR Historic Sites Field Trip Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Amount: Up to US $500
Last Updated: March 03, 2026

Summary

Overview

Mission Statement To manage, conserve and protect Illinois' natural, recreational and cultural resources, further the public's understanding and appreciation of those resources, and promote the education, science and public safety of Illinois' natural resources for present and future generations. IDNR Historic Sites Field Trip Grant Grants are only available to teachers of grades prekindergarten through 12 in Illinois schools and are awarded for students to study some aspect of Illinois’ history. 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. Grants are not transferrable. They may not be transferred to another person, school or grade.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Available to teachers of grades prekindergarten through 12 in Illinois schools and are awarded for students to study some aspect of Illinois’ historyThe field trip should support Illinois historical topics currently being taught in the applicant’s curriculum. The field trip site must be selected from the list of approved destinations.

Ineligibility

Field trips for geological and/or biological topics will not be funded nor can they be combined with historical field trips.