National Park Trust, in partnership with Edison International, is thrilled to offer the 2024 Southern California Kids to Parks Grants Program. Open to Title I schools (40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) based in the Southern California Edison service area (Map of Eligible Locations) for grades 3 through 8, this grant program provides classrooms with up to $1,500 for in-park experiences. Funding can be used towards program fees, transportation costs, stewardship supplies, and any other materials needed for a robust learning experience.
This grant is designed to be student-driven, and student-teacher collaboration is a must. All applications must include a stewardship element and a park-themed educational component that focuses on either outdoor recreation and healthy lifestyles, environmental education/science, or history.
Teachers may submit the application on behalf of their class, but direct student involvement in the application is required.
Deadline: Applications must be submitted by December 8, 2023 by 11:59 pm PST.
Before you begin the application, make sure your proposal meets the following requirements:
- Each application should include a park-themed educational component that focuses on either outdoor recreation and healthy lifestyles, environmental education/science, or history.
- Each application should also include a park stewardship element. This can be an activity or an educational lesson done at a park or at school.
- Park Experiences should take place January – May 2024. Funding must be used by May 31, 2024.
- Grantees agree to submit by May 31, 2024 the following to the Park Trust (through Cybergrants) after their experience:
- 1 or more paragraphs summarizing and reflecting on the experience written by the lead teacher.
- 1 or more paragraphs summarizing and reflecting on the experience written by a participating student. (One summary per entry is required, but more are welcomed). Summaries should be written in the student’s own words.
- Send at least 5 digital photos from your experience. Photos should include your students learning, enjoying, and experiencing your lesson or program. Photos of students using any items purchased are also encouraged.
- Additionally, teachers are required to complete a brief online survey.
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