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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

Overview

School Trip Travel Grants

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

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationk-12-schools

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