Ag in the Classroom Field Trip Grants
Eligibility
Nebraska K-12 teachers in public or private schools. Field trips must connect students to Nebraska agriculture and food systems.
Program Goals
Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom field trip grants help Iowa teachers connect students to real agricultural settings through farm, ranch, and food system field trips.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Apply online at neaitc.org during the annual application window.
Cycle Notes
Annual cycle. Monitor neaitc.org for current deadline.
Grant Award Amount
Up to $700 per classroom for field trip transportation and entrance fees.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- CHARGE Battery Pack for micro:bit — a compact rechargeable power solution that makes micro:bit projects fully portable
- Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible?
Nebraska K-12 teachers in public or private schools with agriculture-themed field trips.
How much do NE Ag field trip grants provide?
Up to $700 per classroom.
Can funds be used for STEM tools?
Field trip grants fund trip costs. For classroom STEM tools, explore other programs in this guide.
How do Nebraska teachers apply?
Apply at neaitc.org during the annual window.
How can Forward Education help?
Our Climate Action Kit complements agricultural field trip learning with hands-on environmental science.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Nebraska standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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