Funding Opportunities for Educators
There are lots of ways to fund your field trip to Portland Ovations! Below is a list of resources for travel grants, including Portland Ovations’ own program, Destination Portland.
Destination Portland
Portland Ovations subsidizes transportation for Maine schools who receive Title I funding attending School-Time Performances. Grants up to $400 are available. Subsidies through Destination Portland are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
HOW TO APPLY
- Download the application
- Fill out and return to Portland Ovations
- By email to ovationsoffstage@portlandovations.org
- By mail to Portland Ovations, 120 Exchange Street, Portland, ME 04101
Ticket To Ride
Maine Arts Commission
Any PK – 12 school in Maine is eligible to apply for up to $400 in funding toward transportation for travel that supports student learning and is aligned with visual and/or performing arts standards. A school must apply through its district
HOW TO APPLY
- Visit Maine Arts Commission online to learn more and apply.
Foundation for Portland Public Schools
Serving teachers, staff, and students of the Portland Public Schools district, Foundation for PPS offers a variety of support programs, including grants for teachers which can be applied toward field trips, guest speakers, and other resources to increase students engagement and achievement.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit Foundation for Portland Public Schools to learn more and apply.
The Edward H. Davies Benevolent Fund
Any organization focusing on early childhood (birth to age 8) and youth engagement (middle and high school) programs in the Greater Portland area may apply for this grant. Both general support grants and project grants are available.
HOW TO APPLY
- Visit Maine Community Foundation to learn more and apply.
Drive for Education
Berlin City Auto Group
This broad grant is available to any school or education program in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont to support student learning and enrichment.
HOW TO APPLY
- Visit Berlin City Auto Group online to learn more and apply.
