Our Programs > Excursion Grants
Excursion Grants are available to open new vistas to children.
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Excursion Grants For Invited Public School Teachers grades K-5, in Alameda and San Mateo Counties.
Click here for the Excursion Grants Flyer!
Who: Invited public school teachers for grades K-5, Alameda and San Mateo counties. There is a limit of 2 grants per school each school year.
What: Grants of up to $1,000 are available to fund classroom excursions; funds can cover the cost of transportation, admission fees and food. Examples: go to the beach, go to a museum, take a bay ferry, a classroom hike and picnic. The purpose of this program is to open new vistas to children.
How: We've made it easy! Simply fax in a description of your idea on school letterhead, including the following information:
- Date and Excursion Grant notation
- School and district name, address, telephone and fax number
- Your name, grade level
- Total amount requested
- Description of your project
- How many students will benefit
- Itemization of how the money will be spent (we encourage same grade level teachers to apply together to maximize this resource grant)
- Applications must be signed by both the submitting teacher and the school principal
Deadline: Send your request in as soon as it is ready. If approved, funds will immediately be disbursed.
*Please note the limit of two grants per school*
This program is made possible with funding by The Geballe Family.
Teachers are encouraged to apply for the Excursion grants to take their students on fun outings - like to Pier 39!
"When I first heard about this grant I thought it was too good to be true! I can't believe how easy it was to be able to provide such an enriching opportunity." Lissette Averhoff, 5th Grade Teacher, ACORN Woodland Elementary, Oakland, CA.
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"This trip was a once in a lifetime event for many of my students. All of my students thanked me for taking them to the museum. It made me feel great to give them such an exciting and educational day." Holly Morgan, Kindergarten Teacher, Green Oaks Academy, East Palo Alto, California.
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"As an educator, I strive to give my students as many opportunities to see and interact with the world around them as I can. Thank you for your generosity, it is truly appreciated!" Betty Yee, First Grade Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School, Oakland, California.