2025/26 Transportation Funding Application

2025/26 Transportation Funding Application

**As of September 5, 2025, limited funding remains for Wake County Public Schools. If you are not part of WCPSS, you may either submit an application below to be placed on our waitlist (should any funds become available) or apply for support through the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Field Trip Fund.
I am a public school in Wake CountyI would like to be added to the waitlist, should unused funds become availableI will apply for funding through the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Teachers from public schools and public charter schools can apply for field trip funding from the Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund.

This fund reimburses for field trips to over 100 educational sites managed by the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR). You can choose from state parks, historic sites, museums, aquariums, the NC Symphony, the Zoo, and more! Funding is provided by the State of North Carolina.

Approval rates for first time applicants to this fund are 98% positive. Requests that are realistic and not exorbitant, aligned with classroom learning goals, and meet the funding requirements as detailed in the application, are highly likely to receive funding.

DNCR Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund

2025/26 Field Trip Transportation Reimbursement

The funding awarded by this application provides reimbursement for direct transportation costs for educational trips to North Carolina Symphony Education Concerts in Raleigh OR statewide. The funding is available to public and charter school groups that demonstrate need for assistance and submit a completed application. Priority will be given to Title I schools.

Education Concerts in Raleigh are held at Meymandi Concert Hall
(2 E South Street, Raleigh, NC 27601)

Application Process:
1. Once the application has been received and the grant has been approved or denied, applicants will receive an email from the North Carolina Symphony with instructions regarding submission of reimbursement receipts or invoices.
2. Following the field trip, grantees must:
  - Provide a receipt from the transportation company or invoice from your school/district outlining the amount for payment/reimbursement
  - Provide your school or school district's W-9
  - Provide the address and name of the reimbursement check recipient
Lead Teacher/Contact Person*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Are you requesting funding on behalf of your school or school district?*

SchoolSchool District
School*
School District*
County*
School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
School District Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
What percentage of your elementary schools are Title I?*
Is this a Title I school?*

YesNo
Date(s) of your Education Concert(s)*
Number of Students/Adults Attending*
Grade Level(s) Attending*
Total Estimated Transportation Cost of Field Trip*
Who will provide a copy of your transportation invoice/receipt and W-9 following the concert(s)? Please provide name and email address.*
In a few sentences, please explain how this grant will make your field trip possible. *
In order for your school to receive funding, the North Carolina Symphony must receive a receipt or invoice for transportation expense. You must submit this documentation within 30 days of your field trip to the Symphony.*

I have read and understand the conditions
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