The Bus Grant Program assists schools and nonprofit organizations with the transportation expenses of field trips and outdoor learning opportunities to Missouri state parks and historic sites. Bus grants have been made available to Missouri schools and youth-focused nonprofit organizations throughout the state.
The Bus Grant Program grant round is currently open and accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a noncompetitive grant that is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified applicants. Applications must be submitted by email or mail by May 12, 2026, for the field trips planned for the 2025-2026 school year (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026).
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For more information about the Missouri State Parks Bus Grant Program, please contact us at mspgrants@dnr.mo.gov.
