Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Transportation Funding Request

Overview: The Dixon Gallery & Gardens provides funding to cover transportation costs for school groups and facilities visiting the museum.

Geographic Scope: Not explicitly stated; appears to serve Tennessee schools

Eligibility:

  • Schools or educational facilities

  • Groups with confirmed visit dates

  • Must have school/facility Financial Secretary information
  • Key Requirements:

  • School or facility must make bus reservation

  • Financial Secretary information required at time of application

  • Dixon pays bus company directly (no school reimbursements)

  • Invoices must be dated within the school year of the museum visit
  • Contact Information:

  • For questions or status updates: Margarita Sandino, msandino@dixon.org

  • General Dixon contact: (901) 761-5250 or info@dixon.org
  • Background: Part of Dixon's education and outreach programming to increase accessibility for school groups.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Complete the online form with the following required information:
    - School or Facility Name
    - Teacher or Group Leader's First and Last Name
    - Teacher or Group Leader's Phone Number
    - Teacher or Group Leader's Email
    - Financial Secretary's Name
    - Financial Secretary's Email
    - Date of Confirmed Visit
    - Grades/Age Group
    - Number of Students or Visitors
    - Number of Chaperones or Staff
    - Bus Company to be Used
    - How you heard about Dixon Express
    - Additional comments/message

    2. Approval Confirmation:
    - After submission, applicant will receive an email from Margarita Sandino confirming approval
    - If no email received within reasonable timeframe, contact msandino@dixon.org to check status

    3. Invoice Submission:
    - Dixon will pay the bus company directly upon receipt of invoice
    - Invoice must be dated within the school year of the museum visit

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationmuseumsk-12-schools

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