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School Trip Travel Grants

The Galena Foundation Inc

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Grants for EducationGrants for K-12 Schools

Funding Amount

Up to $1,000 (grants over $1,000 require board approval)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • All schools are eligible for the grant
  • Award Distribution: Funds are awarded directly to the school.

Other requirements

  • No firm limit on award amounts
  • Requests over $1,000 will require board approval (described as "a procedure, not an obstacle")

Overview

Purpose: To promote school age visits to historic sites in Galena and Jo Daviess County.

Geographic Scope: Galena and Jo Daviess County, Illinois

Eligible Uses: Transportation, admission, snacks, and other expenses relating to field trips.

Eligibility:

  • All schools are eligible for the grant
  • No firm limit on award amounts
  • Requests over $1,000 will require board approval (described as "a procedure, not an obstacle")

Award Distribution: Funds are awarded directly to the school.

Contact Information:

  • The Galena Foundation Inc
  • PO Box 1
  • Galena, IL 61036
  • Federal Tax ID: 363196642

How to Apply

Application Process

Required Information:

  • School & Class/Group name

  • Site/Destination

  • Date of Trip

  • Number of Attending

  • Amount Requested

  • Adult Coordinator name and phone number

  • Applicant name and email

  • Street address

  • City, State & Zip

  • Itemized Expenses
  • Approval Timeline:

  • Grants up to $1,000: Approved upon verification

  • Grants over $1,000: Require board approval (longer processing time, but approval is "most likely")
  • Submission: Online application form available on website

    What The Galena Foundation Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    3
    Total given
    $91K
    Median grant
    $25K
    Range
    $25K–$41K
    • By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Galena, IL.

    Example grants

    • City of Galena · Galena, IL

      Restoration of turner hall

      $41K

    • Fraternal Order of Eagles · Galena, IL

      Restoration of building

      $25K

    • St Michaels Church · Galena, IL

      Restoration of front steps

      $25K

    IRS Form 990 filing, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    • Education
    • K-12 schools

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