New Funding for 2020 - 2021 School Year
Grants for the 2020-2021 school year are currently on hold until we confirm funding from our partners. Please email insidetheoutdoors@ocde.us or call (714) 708-3885 if you have any questions.
Please read guidelines carefully. Some of the requirements have changed. New opportunities are added as grants are awarded to Inside the Outdoors. Check this page occasionally for new grants. The grants are listed below by program; Field Trips and Traveling Scientist.
We highly suggest that you do not register for a program until you hear from us about the status of your grant. When your program is approved, our contract process with your district begins. Once your district contract is signed, then your school is bound to the terms and conditions.
Field Trip Grants (currently unavailable)
Full Field Trip Grants - Limited to Schools in Newport Beach
Grants for the Wild Wetlands, Upper Newport Bay and Rancho Soñado Field Trip programs are available for schools in Newport Beach. Your school would receive this program free of charge. Your school would only be responsible for the cost of transportation.
This grant funding is provided by the City of Newport Beach.
Traveling Scientist plus Aliso or Santiago Watershed Field Trip
Limited grants are available for funding of Inside the Outdoors 3rd grade Traveling Scientist and Aliso/Santiago Watershed program! The Field Trip sites are located at Aliso and Woods Canyon Regional Park and Santiago Oaks. This grant is limited to schools that have native plants on site and/or are willing to plant a native garden. The grant will provide full funding for a Field Trip program. Your school will be responsible to provide transportation.
Project Zero Waste Program - open to schools in Costa Mesa
Limited grants are available for funding of Inside the Outdoors programs! This grant is limited to schools in Costa Mesa. The grant will provide funding for TWO Inside the Outdoors Programs. Your school will be responsible to provide transportation if you select the Field Trip option. You will also receive supplies related to a waste reduction project. If your school is selected, you will be registered for your programs based on the dates listed on your application and program availability.
Grant Requirements
- Complete two programs with Inside the Outdoors
- Distribute waste free lunch materials
What your class receives:
- Two programs with Inside the Outdoors
- Supplies for a waste free lunch
- Pre- and Post-Activities for your class
Field Trip Funding
At this time we, do not have any additional Field Trip funding. We are working hard to raise more funding for our programs. If you would like, you can submit an application to have on file if/when we receive additional funding.
Traveling Scientist Grants (currently unavailable)
Drip Drop or Rethink Resources - Open to Newport Beach Schools
Limited grants for the Drip Drop or Rethink Resources Traveling Scientist programs are available for schools in Newport Beach. Your school would receive this program free of charge.
Traveling Scientist plus Aliso or Santiago Watershed Field Trip
Limited grants are available for funding of Inside the Outdoors 3rd grade Traveling Scientist and Aliso/Santiago Watershed program! The Field Trip sites are located at Aliso and Woods Canyon Regional Park and Santiago Oaks. This grant is limited to schools that have native plants on site and/or are willing to plant a native garden. The grant will provide full funding for a Field Trip program. Your school will be responsible to provide transportation.
Partial Traveling Scientist
At this time, we do not have any additional Traveling Scientist funding. We are working hard to raise more funding for our programs. If you would like, you can submit an application to have on file if/when we receive additional funding.
