DIA, Target Offer Grants for School Field Trips

Teachers who would like to take their students on a field trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) can apply for assistance for museum admission and transportation costs.

Thanks to a grant from Target, the DIA is able to provide assistance for a limited number of school field trips for students in grades three through 12.

Teachers must apply for the financial aid by Nov. 15 for museum field trips planned for January through March 2012.

“Target’s initiative is especially welcome in the current economic climate,” DIA Director Graham W. J. Beal said. “By providing financial assistance to schools that might not otherwise be able to afford field trips to the DIA, Target is helping us introduce thousands of children to the wonders of art.” 

This is the second year Target has provided the field trip grant to the DIA. Last year, the museum was able to serve close to 7,000 students in 88 schools in Metro Detroit. 

Teachers can apply for assistance at http://bit.ly/targetgrant and choosing either “set up a guided visit” or “set up a self-guided visit.” The words “Target Grant Request” should be entered into the “Special Needs” box on the form. 

Awards will be made to reflect a wide geographic and grade level distribution. Title One schools will receive additional consideration. Applicants will be notified about awards by email before Dec. 6. 

Source: Detroit Institute of Arts