Transportation Assistance Grant

Organization: Friends of Bendix Woods and Spicer Lake (in partnership with St. Joseph County Parks Foundation)

Overview:
This grant program provides funding to help school groups cover transportation costs when traveling to St. Joseph County Parks for interpretive programs.

Geographic Scope:

• St. Joseph County, Indiana
• Serves school groups traveling to county parks

Focus Areas:

• Transportation costs for educational field trips
• Natural and cultural history interpretive programs
• Outdoor education experiences

Eligibility:

• School groups participating in interpretive programs at county parks

Award Process:

• Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis
• Limited by available funds

Purpose:
To remove financial barriers that prevent students from accessing outdoor learning experiences by subsidizing transportation costs.

Contact Information:

• St. Joseph County Parks
• 50651 Laurel Road
• South Bend, IN 46637
• Phone: 574-277-4828
• Email: Available through website

Additional Information:
Part of the Support of School Programs funding initiative designed to assist educators facing budget constraints.

How to Apply

1. Contact St. Joseph County Parks to inquire about the Transportation Assistance Grant
2. Provide information about your school group and transportation needs
3. Submit request as soon as possible (grants awarded on first-come, first-served basis)
4. Grant availability is limited by available funds

Contact Information:

• Phone: 574-277-4828
• Address: St. Joseph County Parks, 50651 Laurel Road, South Bend, IN 46637

Note: Specific application forms and detailed procedures should be confirmed directly with the parks department, as detailed application materials are not provided in the website content.