The Friends of Land Between the Lakes is offering public school districts within 100 miles an opportunity to receive a School Field Trip Grant for the 2018-2019 school year. Director of Outreach and Sustainability, Jennifer Wheatley says the 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. She notes the 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
Friends of Land Between the Lakes Executive Director John Rufli says in a release all educational programs are designed to support Kentucky and Tennessee state K-12 curriculum guidelines for science, social studies and arts and humanities. He adds their programs and facilities offer students experiences to connect with nature, the stars, and history in support of classroom teaching.
The grant program is sponsored by the U.S. 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. Educators must apply for the grant by April 30. Grant award results will be posted by June 30.
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