Field Trip Grant Application Process

WHO MAY APPLY

Teachers may apply online to the Miller Foundation for a grant to be used for qualified field trip expenses. Qualified expenses include; transportation costs and entrance fees. Field Trip grants may be awarded to any qualified teacher in the Battle Creek area, teaching at a Battle Creek area school.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are available online.Teachers may submit one application per school year. All applications must be approved by the school’s administrator where the teacher is employed.

DEADLINE

Applications must be submitted electronically via this online form by 4:00 p.m. on the 15th of the month preceding the field trip experience, for final review by a committee on the last Friday of the month.

FUNDING

Awards are done per school year to cover expenses for creative-related field trips. Teachers may request additional funds for larger groups. Matching funds are not required; however, applications that document evidence of need or show a commitment of matching funds, in cash or in kind, will receive special consideration.

Grant funds may be used for:
• Admission to arts events
• Transportation

Grant funds may not be used for:
• Educator’s salary or benefits
• Field trips focusing on non-arts subject matter or curriculum development
• General education or methods classes
• Lodging and meals

REVIEW

All complete applications will be reviewed by a committee, which will make recommendations for funding.

Field Trips grant applications will be reviewed using the following criteria:
• Artistic Quality & Objectives
• Educational Enhancement
• Planning – Student Preparation
• Distribution of funds among eligible districts

NOTIFICATION/ PAYMENT/ EVALUATION

Notification will be made to the teacher and school’s official within fifteen days of the committee meeting. Should your request be approved, a completed grant application will be required prior to disbursement of funds. The teacher will be required to complete a program evaluation prior to the end of the school year.

Any questions concerning fund distribution should be directed to The Miller Foundation office, 269-964-3542 ext 1 or [email protected]

The awarding of grants for this project is contingent on approval of funding requests. All funds must be used during the school year of application.

DEADLINE

Applications must be submitted electronically here by 4:00 p.m. on the 15th of the month, for final review by a committee on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Applications received after the 15th of the month will be reviewed during the subsequent month, prior to the field trip experience.