Target Field Trip Grant Grant Writing Workshop

WHY? It has become increasingly difficult for schools to fund learning opportunities outside of the classroom. To help them out, Target launched Field Trip Grants in As part of the program, Target stores award Field Trip Grants to K-12 schools nationwide. Each grant is valued up to $700. Grant applications are accepted between noon (CST) August 1 and noon (CST) September 30.

WHAT? This workshop will offer participants the opportunity to learn more about Target’s field trip grants. Participants may elect to listen and observe or submit a grant they have written during the workshop after the workshop has concluded. Participants will also be made aware of BOCES Co-Ser services that may work to offer a return on the grant money they obtain in subsequent years should they be awarded a field trip grant.

WHO CAN APPLY? Education professionals who are at least 18 years old and employed by an accredited K-12 public, private or charter school in the United States that maintains a 501(c)(3) or 509(a)(1) tax-exempt status are eligible to apply. Educators, teachers, principals, paraprofessionals or classified staff of these institutions must be willing to plan and execute a field trip that will provide a demonstrable learning experience for students.

Step by step 1.Applicant Data 2.School Information and Verification 3.Field Trip Information 4.Use of Funds 5.Review and Submit

Target website

Register (or return)

To Register: Username address address again Password Password again Click: Register

Confirm your account: Check your for the account confirmation link. Then we are ready to begin.

Splitting your screen You can split your computer screen using a Google extension called tab scissors. This will allow you to view this video and write your grant simultaneously. Go to the chrome web store Search for tab scissors Add it as an extension You will see this icon on your browser bar Open your grant and video in adjacent tabs Click the tab scissors on the far right tab You now have two screens to work with

Split tabs using tab scissors

Step 1: Applicant Data ●Name ●Job Title ●Address, etc

Step 2: School Information ●School Name ●School Address ●City ●State ●Zip ●School Phone ●School Fax ●NCES School ID (follow link) ●Type of school ●Level of school ●Preferred Target Store

NCES School ID

Step 2: School Verification ●Verifier’s First Name ●Last Name ●Job Title ●Verifier’s Phone ●Verifier’s The Verifier has to be one of the following: ●School administrator ●Principal ●Supervisor ●Superintendent

Step 3: Field Trip Information Field trip name Field trip subject Field trip destination type Field trip destination name Field trip date (approx) City State Zip

Step 3: Field Trip Information Narrative: *Describe the field trip you would like to plan for your students. What's the objective of the trip? Why is it important? Please limit your response to 2,000 characters, including spaces. *How will students benefit directly from the proposed field trip? How will the experience benefit your curriculum? How will you measure student learning as it directly results from the trip? Please limit your response to 2,000 characters, including spaces.

Step 4: Use of Funds Transportation Activity Fees Supplies Resources Food All Other Cost Will automatically populate total cost.

Step 5: Review application. You can review each step of the application and make changes as needed. Once you are finished with changes print it and then submit.

Things to keep in mind: Keep your login information as you will be able to go in and review the grant you submitted and will also have the ability to print additional copies if needed. All applicants will be notified by by December 15, Potential recipients will also be notified by U.S. Mail at their home address and must follow instructions to verify their application information and sign a publicity release form. Grant checks are made payable to recipient's school. In the event a recipient does not implement the field trip by the end of the school year, the grant will be forfeited and funds returned to the SPONSOR. Any tax liability is the responsibility of the school.

Questions? Contact Me: Sunshine Miller TST BOCES Cooperative Enrichment Services