School Grant Program Educator Resources


If you want to learn more about the Field Trip Grant Program, you may view our 2012-2013 Flyer or download a PDF ... click here

Funds are awarded to schools based upon their applications and needs expressed and based upon funds available.  You must apply in order for your school to be considered.


The Grant Application Timeline is shown below

2012 thru 2013 School Year [FY 2012-2013 Grant]

  • February 2012 - Information available to read and download from www.friendsoflbl.org

  • April 30, 2012 - Applications must be received from teachers for review by the Evaluation Committee

  • Aug 1, '12 thru May 31 '13 - Groups visit LBL facilities under provision of the Field Trip Grant Program

  • Aug 1, '12 thru Aug 31, '13 - 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.  The Current Program Flyer is 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. [latest cycle]

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

 

Aug 2011 -  May 2012  School Year Grant Approvals are listed below:

If you want to help "Friends of LBL" to continue to help schools just like these, please send designated gifts for the School Grant Program to "Friends of LBL", 345 Maintenance Road, Golden Pond, KY 42211.  Thank you for helping children get into nature to learn the important lessons taught in this venue.

 

Post Visit Documentation Requirements

  • Field Trip Grant Reimbursement Voucher -  2012-13 Grant click here ... 2011-1212 Grant here
    [Remember that copies of receipts for all expenses must be submitted along with Voucher]

  • Field Trip Grant Evaluation Form -  2012-13 Grant click here ... 2010-12 Grant 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'.