The Friends of Land Between the Lakes offer public school districts within 100 miles an opportunity to receive a School Field Trip Grant for the 2018-2019 school year. Educators must apply by April 30, 2018.
The School Field Trip Grant assists schools in covering costs for facility admission fees at Woodlands Nature Station, Homeplace 1850s Farm and Golden Pond Planetarium; program costs; and dorm rental at Brandon Spring Group Center during the 2018-2019 school year. Grant amount awarded to schools is based on:
- School’s matching funds
- Number of students
- Income level of families in applicant school (as represented by free and reduced lunch percentage)
- Programs the school plans to participate in at Land Between the Lakes
All educational programs are designed to support Kentucky and Tennessee State K-12 curriculum guidelines for science, social studies and arts and humanities. “Our programs and facilities offer students experiences to connect with nature, the stars, and history in support of classroom teaching,” said John Rufli, Executive Director of the Friends of Land Between the Lakes.
The grant program is sponsored by the US Forest Service, Friends of Land Between the Lakes, Calloway County Homemakers, Bicentennial Volunteers, the Johnston-Hanson Foundation and others.
For more information about the School Field Trip Grant, visit www.friendsoflbl.org or call 270-924-2091. Grant award results will be posted by June 30.