Funding for Field Trips and Structures
Go Outside ‘GO’ Grants provide North Carolina students opportunities for outdoor experiences and to learn by doing. North Carolina educators are encouraged to apply for grant funding for outdoor field trips, visiting programs, and educational structures.
Important Funding Information (Updated January 2025): Please be advised that we cannot currently award GO Grants until funding is received from the State. The application remains open, and you may continue to submit applications, however, it is unlikely we will be able fund applications for the remainder of this school year (2024-2025). We advise submitting GO Grant applications with field trip or project timeline dates no earlier than July 2025.
Program Host Funding
Up to $2,500 to host visting outdoor education programs.
Field Trip Funding
Up to $5,000 in funding for field trips with outdoor activities and learning components.
Structure Funding
Up to $15,000 in funding for outdoor learning structures and equipment, including classrooms, greenhouses, and apiaries.
Advanced Structure Funding
Up to $25,000 in funding for outdoor learning structures and equipment, including archery ranges, agricultural learning facilities, docks, and nature trails.
Need to Make A Change?
If you need to amend your existing GO Grant, you may complete and submit an Amendment form. Please ensure you do not make any changes until the amendment request has been approved by the Commission. Also note that, per our guidelines, we cannot amend grants to include additional funds once a grant has been awarded.