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School Connections: Field Trip Scholarships (SGFT)

KOHL CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Grants for K-12 Schools Academic Enrichment Grants

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

School Connections: Field Trip Scholarships

Overview: A limited number of field trip scholarships are available to classrooms serving high populations of children receiving free or reduced lunches.

Status: Applications are OPEN for the 2025-26 school year

Geographic Scope: Illinois (Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago)

Focus Areas:

Field trip experiences for Pre-K to 2nd-grade classrooms

In-school Museum experiences

Eligibility:

Pre-K to 2nd-grade classrooms only

Must serve 50% or more students receiving free or reduced lunch

Minimum eligibility: 50-75% or more than 75% of students on free/reduced lunch

Priority: First-time applicants or classrooms that have not visited the Museum in at least one year receive priority consideration

What's Included:

Self-guided field trip OR in-school Museum experience

Does NOT include transportation for self-guided trips

Private rooms available for lunches brought by school (must book in advance)

Application Notes:

If multiple classrooms apply, submit separate application for each classroom (1 application = 1 classroom)

Applicants not receiving initial award will be placed on waitlist

Contact: fieldtrips@kcmgc.org

Organization: Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago

Address: 2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL 60026

Phone: (847) 832-6600

Website: kohlchildrensmuseum.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Required Steps:
1. Complete the Field Trip Scholarship application form
2. Provide school contact information
3. Provide applicant/teacher contact information
4. Submit classroom information
5. Upload required documentation
6. Describe how students will benefit
7. Indicate any accommodations needed
8. Specify how you heard about the opportunity

Required Materials:

Official school document on school district letterhead confirming the percentage of children on free or reduced lunch (500k file upload size limit maximum)

School name and address

School phone number

School fax number

Grade level of classroom (Pre-K through 2nd grade only)

Number of students in classroom

Percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch (must be 50-75% or more than 75%)

Required Information:

Applicant name and email

Teacher name (if applicant is not the teacher) and email

Principal name

Best method and time to contact you

Selected experience type (self-guided field trip or in-school Museum experience)