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Field Trip Grants
Reimbursement for Vancouver heritage field trips
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Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The Field Trip Grants pages now show the 2026/27 cycle, with applications opening October 1, notifications by December 1, and completions due by the end of June 2027.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The Field Trip Grants pages now show the 2026/27 cycle, with applications opening October 1, notifications by December 1, and completions due by the end of June 2027.
Field Trip Grants updated for 2026/27
The Field Trip Grants pages now show the 2026/27 cycle: applications open October 1, close October 31, notifications are sent by December 1, and completion materials are due by the end of June 2027. The process was tightened so expenses must be approved in advance, certain expenses are ineligible, the grant must be accepted by phone with the Director of Education before final approval, and proof of payment must be paid receipts rather than invoices for reimbursement up to $250. Support and update instructions now point applicants to the Educator Newsletter and social channels, and the contact listed is Sarah Carlson, Director of Education, at sarah@vancouverheritagefoundation.org.
Funding available
$ 250
Deadline
October 31, 2026
Opened October 1, 2026
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Educators currently working for an accredited educational institution in Vancouver
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Overview
Field Trip Grants reimburse up to $250 for educators in Vancouver through VHF’s Heritage in Schools program to support explorations of local history and heritage places. Eligible support includes honorariums for speakers, walking tour guides, and museum or site visit admission costs for field trips.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Vancouver
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Field trips that explore Vancouver’s diverse local history and heritage places.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Educators currently working for an accredited educational institution in Vancouver
- Teacher candidates
- Homeschool educators
Eligible expenses
- Honorariums for speakers, walking tour guides, and museum or site visit admission.
Eligible geographic areas
- Vancouver
Selection criteria
- VSB public schools.
- Vancouver-based homeschoolers.
- Educators committed and intentional in their continued learning and engagement with local history, diverse heritage, and place-based knowledge.
How to apply
- Submit the Field Trip Grants Application Form between October 1st and October 31st.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after the October 1st to October 31st application window closes.
- Successful applicants are notified by email by December 1.
- Before the final field trip grant is approved, the applicant must accept the grant by speaking to the Director of Education by phone.
- Grant recipients must book and pay for the field trip experience in advance, and inform VHF of any changes to the approved field trip.
- Grant recipients must submit the Field Trip Grant Completion Form by the end of June 2027 with photos or documents from the field trip activity and proof of payment; VHF may request to join a field trip or observe a session.
Additional information
- Supported by public donations and special funders.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Field Trip Grants Program
What is the Field Trip Grants?
Field Trip Grants reimburse up to $250 for educators in Vancouver through VHF’s Heritage in Schools program to support explorations of local history and heritage places. Eligible support includes honorariums for speakers, walking tour guides, and museum or site visit admission costs for field trips.
How much funding can be received?
Field Trip Grants Funds up to $250 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 31, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Field Trip Grants program?
To be eligible for the Field Trip Grants program, you must:
Educators currently working for an accredited educational institution in Vancouver.
Teacher candidates and homeschool educators.
One application is allowed per person per school year.
What expenses are eligible under Field Trip Grants?
Field trips that explore Vancouver’s diverse local history and heritage places.
Who can I contact for more information about the Field Trip Grants?
You can contact Vancouver Heritage Foundation (VHF) by email at sarah@vancouverheritagefoundation.org or by phone at 6042649642.
Where is the Field Trip Grants available?
The Field Trip Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.