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).
Bus Grant Application Materials:
More Information:
For more information about the Missouri State Parks Bus Grant Program, please contact us at mspgrants@dnr.mo.gov.
Highlighted Projects:
| Central R-III School District |
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First graders from Central R-III School District visited St. Joe State Park for a half-day field trip. They attended a presentation, went on a nature walk, and enjoyed some other fun activities during their excursion! |
| North Callaway R-I School District |
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Students from North Callaway R-I School District visited Graham Cave State Park, where they participated in many outdoor sensory activities. |
| West St. Francois R-IV School District |
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During summer school, students from West St. Francois R-IV School District got to learn more about Missouri's natural wonders. |
| Ralls County R-II Scool District |
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Ralls County R-II School District took students to Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site. Students learned about steamboats and pioneer life and gained some real-world nature experiences. |
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| Swedeborg R-II School District |
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Swedeborg R-III School District students in grades five through eight spent the day enjoying a field trip to the Missouri State Capitol. |
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