Transportation Funding for Vermont Student Field Trips
Wheels to Learning Vermont provides transportation grants to K-12 public schools, ensuring every student has access to enriching educational experiences at Vermont's premier cultural and educational institutions.
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Removing Barriers to Learning,
One Field Trip at a Time
Wheels to Learning Vermont provides direct transportation funding to qualifying K-12 public schools for field trips to approved educational destinations. Our streamlined application process makes it easy for schools to access grants that cover the cost of the bus, ensuring students can focus on learning rather than fundraising.
Direct transportation funding for qualifying schools
Partnerships with Vermont's premier educational institutions
Simple application process with quick turnaround
Focus on equitable access for all students
Program Impact
Our sister program in Connecticut has demonstrated the transformative power of removing transportation barriers:
Over $132,839
in transportation grants awarded
16,671
students benefited from funded field trips
37
schools supported across 286 field trips
16
partnerships with educational venues
These statistics reflect the established Connecticut program. Vermont-specific impact data will be shared as our program grows.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Contact UsWhat schools are eligible for transportation funding?
All K-12 public schools in the Mountain Views, White River Valley, and Windsor Southeast Supervisory Unions, and the Hartford Supervisory District are eligible to apply for transportation grants.
How much funding can schools receive?
In their applications, teachers submit the estimated transportation cost for the field trip they'd like to take with their class — typically, bus charges range $200-$700.
How far in advance should schools apply?
Applications must be submitted at least 15 days prior to the planned field trip date.
What destinations are approved for funding?
We partner with many educational and cultural institutions. A complete list of approved destinations is available on our “Venues” page on this website. Teachers may also request other venues, subject to approval.