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Missouri State Parks Bus Grant Program

Group of school age children posing in front of historic cabin of Samuel ClemensThe Bus Grant Program assists schools and nonprofit organizations with the transportation expenses of field trips and outdoor learning opportunities at 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 2024-2025 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 23, 2025, for the field trips planned for the 2024-2025 school year (July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025).

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Bus Grant Application and Instructions:

Application and Instructions

Terms and Conditions

For more information about the Missouri State Parks Bus Grant Program, please email mspgrants@dnr.mo.gov.

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