AUGUST 2021-JUNE 2022 SCHOOL YEAR

TRANSPORTATION & LODGING GRANT APPLICATION

Grades 4-12

FWP is offering Montana outlying school district grant funds to visit Montana WILD - Education Center located in Helena, Montana. The goal of this grant program is to assist "outlying" schools to learn at Montana WILD.

Grants are for transportation and/or lodging costs only.

GRANT CRITERIA AND GENERAL INFORMATION

• This is a reimbursement grant.  School must complete the trip and pay expenses prior to receiving reimbursement. 
• Schools may apply for up to $2,500 annually which represents the combined total of eligible transportation and lodging reimbursement.
• Schools must apply through Web Grants (www.funding.mt.gov).
• Students must be in grades 4-12, unless: (1) it is a small rural school with a combined classroom; or (2) the teacher has completed a Growing Up Wild Training.
• To participate, a school must be an 'outlying" school (a minimum of 50 miles, one way from Helena).
• To qualify for lodging reimbursement, schools must be located more than 150 miles (one way from Helena).
• The deadline for this grant is May 28, 2020.
• Schools must visit for a minimum of 2.5 hours.
• Schools must complete:  
• Prior to their visit – Two FWP approved lesson plans/activities.  
• After their visit – FWP also encourages that after the visit schools do one community-based project focusing on conservation, living with wildlife or stewardship.
• Personal food and beverages (except water) is not permitted into the building. Please plan your lunches accordingly. There are a few picnic tables behind the center and nearby at Spring Meadow Lake State Park. You can reserve the Group Shelter at Spring Meadow Lake State Park https://www.reserveamerica.com/explore/spring-meadow-lake-state-park/MT/630318/3302/campsite-booking.

REIMBURSEMENT GUIDELINES

• Only the school participating can be reimbursed.  Third party vendors (bus companies) cannot be paid directly.
• Reimbursement is for eligible transportation and lodging costs only.  Food or substitute pay is not eligible for reimbursement.
• School must provide proof of payment for lodging and transportation expenditures to be eligible for reimbursement.
• Reimbursement for student lodging is $30 per student.
• Reimbursement for teacher lodging is $30 per teacher and is provided for one teacher for every 15 students.