NOVA Parks Outdoor Kids Grants
Title-I schools in Northern Virginia apply for grants to fund field trips to NOVA Parks for their students.
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- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- Free
- Location
- Northern Virginia (Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church; Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun)
About
Overview
NOVA Parks Outdoor Kids Grants provide funding to eligible Title-I schools to cover transportation and other expenses that may present a barrier for students to access NOVA Parks. Accepted grantees select from a list of NOVA Parks for SOL-based outdoor field trips during school hours at no cost to students. The mission includes connecting northern Virginia citizens with the natural world through experienced naturalists offering hands-on exploration, interpretive slideshows, live animal presentations, and nature walks.
Eligibility
- Title-I public elementary and middle schools located in Northern Virginia (Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church; Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun)
- Schools are limited to one application per classroom each year
- Applications must be complete and submitted on time
Timeline
- 2026-2027 academic year grant application opens: August 31
- Awards announced on a rolling basis
How to Apply
Access the Grants Portal to apply, update, or submit a grant application. You will be instructed to set up an organizational profile before applying. If your organization has applied in the past, check with other staff members to get access to the existing organization profile, which contains grant history and past applications. Do not set up a new profile unless sure your organization has not applied previously.
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 703-879-7640
- Address: P.O. Box 10005, McLean, VA 22102
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Entries per artist
- Up to 1
- Theme
- Grants to fund field trips to NOVA Parks for students at Title-I schools, providing access to nature and outdoor education aligned with Virginia Science Standards of Learning.
- Eligibility
- Title-I public elementary and middle schools located in Northern Virginia; one application per classroom per year.
- Audience
- Title-I public elementary and middle schools in Northern Virginia
- Contact
- [email protected]
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.