School Grant Program Educator Resources


If you want to learn more about the Field Trip Grant Program, you may view our 2010-2011 Flyer or download a PDF ... click here

The Grant Application Timeline is shown below

2009 thru 2010 School Year [2010 Grant]

  • February 2009 - Information available to read and download from www.FriendsofLBL.org

  • April 30, 2009 - Applications must be received from teachers for review by the Evaluation Committee

  • Aug 1, '09 thru May 31, '10 - Groups visit LBL facilities under provision of the Field Trip Grant Program

  • Aug 1, '09 thru Dec 31, '10 - Groups complete their visit document and send to Friends of LBL for reimbursement under provisions of the grant for this year.

2010 thru 2011 School Year [2011 Grant]

Subject to Availability of Funding

  • February 2010 - Information available to read and download from www.friendsoflbl.org

  • April 30, 2010 - Applications must be received from teachers for review by the Evaluation Committee

  • Aug 1, '10 thru May 31 '11 - Groups visit LBL facilities under provision of the Field Trip Grant Program

  • Aug 1, '10 thru Dec 31, '11 - Groups complete their visit documents and send to Friends of LBL for reimbursement under provision of the grant for this year.

Program Information

An overview for all Educators is available by looking here.

A correlation guide between the KY or TN educational standards and the programs offered at LBL is located here. There may be changes due to updates in programs. Call for current information for the Planetarium shows (270-924-2243).

For a listing of current prices of admissions and programs at LBL click here.

Grant Application Information

  • In order to get a copy of grant application for your use, download the PDF.

  • In order to get a copy of grant application for your use, send a request to jtaylor@friendsoflbl.org.

Post Visit Documentation Requirements

  • Field Trip Grant Reimbursement Voucher - 2010 click here  ... 2011 Grant click here
    [Remember that copies of receipts for all expenses must be submitted along with Voucher]

  • Field Trip Grant Evaluation Form - 2010 click here ... 2011 Grant click here
    [Remember that pictures of your students engaged in their visit would be very helpful for us to receive digitally after your visit.]

If your school is interested in learning more about this exciting program, contact us at jtaylor@friendsoflbl.org.
If you want to help children learn the important lessons about the environment, earth sciences, and regional history, contact us to see how you can help to fund the children's visits through your tax deductible gifts to '
Friends of LBL'.