FUNDING FOR OUTDOOR LEARNING
Go Outside 'GO' Grants provide North Carolina's 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 Information About 2024-2025 Funding (Updated 08/13/2024)
Please be advised that we cannot award GO Grants until funding is received from the state for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
As a precaution, we advise applicants to apply for funding for field trips/projects no sooner than March 2025, as we are unlikely to be able to fund GO Grants between October 2024 – February 2025.
The application remains open and we encourage you to submit applications for March 2025 and later. Join our newsletter to stay updated!
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Check out the grant gallery to see what other schools have done with a GO Grant.
"Their learning took place while enjoying the great outdoors. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity."
Explore GO Grants
GO Grants have provided outdoor learning experiences to thousands of NC students. Learn more about what you can you do with a GO Grant.
Field Trips
Recipients have taken field trips to State Parks, historical sites, and outdoor areas from the mountains to the coast. Trip activities have included camping, hiking, fishing, kayaking, and many more.
Outdoor Structures
We fund the construction of outdoor classrooms, educational nature trails, fishing docks, hydroponic greenhouses, mini farms, and agricultural learning facilities.
"It was fantastic for our students to experience real-world science in action."
