The costs associated with a field trip can add up quickly.
MPM's Fossil Fuel Fund may be able to help alleviate some of these costs. The process is easy: Simply book your field trip, then apply for a Fossil Fuel Fund award.
Applying for Funds
On November 21, 2022, we will begin accepting applications for field trips that will occur between December 12, 2022 and May 26, 2023.
Applications for the Fossil Fuel Fund are now closed.
Eligibility Requirements and FAQs
- Must be an accredited K-12th grade school.
- Schools must have at least 60% of the student population qualifying for reduced and/or free lunches.
- Awards are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and will provide up to $400 in credit toward the cost of your Museum field trip. Schools may apply for up to five awards per year. Fossil Fuel Funds would not apply to any offsite or outreach program costs.
- Funds cannot be awarded to eligible schools to cover bus fees.
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received (within 30 days of submission).
- Before applying for a Fossil Fuel Fund credit, you must have made a field trip reservation for your class. Reservation and Fossil Fuel Fund application need to be completed 30 days prior to visit in order to be considered for the credit.
- The Fossil Fuel Fund credit will only be applied to unpaid reservations. No refunds or credits will be issued for paid reservations.
Questions?
If you have additional questions, please email us at FossilFuelFund@mpm.edu.