Title I Grant Information

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Longwood Grant for Title I Schools

The Longwood Grant for Title I Schools provides the opportunity for schools to receive transportation reimbursement and return coupons for admission when traveling to our Gardens for an educator-guided or self-guided field trip.

What does the Grant Include?  

Reimbursement for transportation costs of up to $500 per bus and return coupons for the students.

How To Apply

Complete and submit a field trip request form.
Check "Yes" for "Please email me information and an application for the Longwood Grant for Title 1 Schools." A link to the online grant application and additional information will be sent via email. Please allow up to two business days.
Receive confirmation of the school group field trip date.
Complete the online grant application.

Additional Details

The Longwood Grant for Title 1 Schools is available to school groups of 15 or more students visiting the Gardens as an educator or self-guided school group between September 9, 2024 and October 31, 2024. 

Transportation Reimbursement   
Transportation funds are limited and reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.  
Transportation fund reimbursement is available for “yellow” school buses only.  
All transportation reimbursements will be issued to the school or school district after the date of the visit.  
Longwood Gardens is not responsible for deposits or payments due before or on the date of your visit.  
Transportation reimbursement checks are not able to be issued to bus companies, third parties, or individuals.  
Reimbursement amount will be issued for the actual expense provided on the final invoice, up to a maximum of $500 per bus.  
Additional staffing i.e. school nurses, are not reimbursable through the Grant. 

Return Coupons   
Return coupons are valid  for up to five free general admission tickets.
Student (age 4-18) must be present to redeem coupon.  
Return coupons are not valid for special ticketed events and have no cash value.

Upcoming Dates 

August 7, 2024
Fall Field Trips Requests Open

September 9, 2024
Fall Field Trips Begin

October 10, 2024
Field Trip Requests Close

October 31, 2024
Fall Field Trips End

Contact Us

Email: schoolandyouth
@longwoodgardens.org
Phone: 610-388-5377