New Funding for 2019 - 2020 School Year
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
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.
Aliso Watershed plus Traveling Scientist
Limited grants are available for funding of Inside the Outdoors 3rd grade Traveling Scientist and Aliso Watershed program! 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
Planetarium Field Trip
Limited funds are available for Inside the Outdoors new 5th Grade program in collaboration with Orange Coast College (OCC) Planetarium. This grant is open to Orange County schools, with a focus on schools in the Costa Mesa area. If your application is accepted, this program is free of charge and includes transportation reimbursement. OCC Planetarium is a 2 hour program that covers the interactions with the Moon, Earth, and Sun and includes a video presentation in the planetarium.
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
Rethink Resources Traveling Scientist Program - open to Orange County Schools
Limited grants are available for full funding of Inside the Outdoors Rethink Resources Traveling Scientist for TK to High School students! This grant is limited to schools in Orange County. Rethink Resources uses trash to explore the connection between humans and the natural world. Through hands-on activities that focus on the five R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Rot, Repurpose, and Recycle, students will develop a deeper understanding of the importance of natural resources and how we can conserve them by producing less waste.
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.
Scientist of the Sewers Traveling Scientist Grant - open to schools in Orange County
Limited grants for the Scientist of the Sewers High School Traveling Scientist programs are available for school in Orange County. Your school would receive this program free of charge. This grant is sponsored by the Orange County Sanitation District.
Traveling Scientist plus Aliso Watershed Field Trip
Limited grants are available for funding of Inside the Outdoors 3rd grade Traveling Scientist and Aliso Watershed program! 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.
Fourth Grade Traveling Scientist - City of Anaheim
Funding is available for all 4th Grade students attending schools in the City of Anaheim to recieve a Free Traveling Scientist program. This grant is generously provided by the Disneyland Resort.
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.
