Grant Requirements & Process

Here is what you need to know and how to apply:

• The applicant must be a K-12 tax-exempt public school in Windham County, CT
• The field trip involves bus travel to a program at one of Wheels to Learning’s participating venues
• Each school can receive up to $2,000 in grant funding during the 2025-26 school year
• Applications will be reviewed on a “first-received, first-funded” basis until all available funds have been awarded
• Applications must be received at least 15 days prior to the field trip
• Applicants will be notified that an application has been approved or denied by email within two weeks after receipt of the complete application
• Checks will be mailed within one week following approval of an application
• If your field trip is cancelled or changed, or if all the grant funds are not expended for the approved purpose, please contact us
• Receiving feedback from the grant recipients is critical to continuity and improvement of the program. Schools receiving grants are expected to submit a report within 30 days after the date of the field trip