Field Trip Grants Application Form

Applications for 2026-27 Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s Field Trip Grants are now open!

If you have questions regarding the program or application process, please email our Director of Education, Sarah Carlson at sarah@vancouverheritagefoundation.org

Applications will close on October 31st at 11:59pm.

VHF has been offering field trip grants to encourage explorations with Vancouver’s diverse local history and heritage places since 2019 as part of our Heritage in Schools program, thanks to public donations and special funders. We are interested in supporting those educators who are committed and intentional in their continued learning and engagement with local history, diverse heritage and place-based knowledge.

Field Trip Grant 2026-27 Application

Name of School (or educational affiliation)(Required)
Please note, based on limited funding, priority will be given to Vancouver School Board educators.
Your connection/position with the school or educational affiliation(Required)
Name(Required)
First Last
Email Address(Required)
Primary Phone Number(Required)
Number of classes participating(Required)
Number of students participating(Required)
Which Grade(s)?(Required)
- Kindergarten
- Grade 1
- Grade 2
- Grade 3
- Grade 4
- Grade 5
- Grade 6
- Grade 7
- Grade 8
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
If there are other classes participating, please include the names of the other teachers below(Required)
Have you received a VHF Field Trip Grant before? Even if you are a past grantee, we are interested in supporting those educators who are committed and intentional in their continued learning and engagement with local history, diverse heritage and place-based knowledge.*
- Yes
- No
- No, but I have applied previously
How did you hear about VHF's Field Trip Grants?(Required)
Other(Required)
Please share how this grant will support incorporating local history and heritage concepts in the classroom/learning environment. Which field trips or local experiences are you planning for your students? Please list all field trip information if you have it already booked or planned. If not, please indicate key themes/curricular connections you are hoping to fulfill.(Required)
Please list specific date (if known) or months you are planning to book your field trip/experience, as well as the estimated cost.(Required)
The applicant must pay/provide proof of payment to qualify for reimbursement of up to $250 maximum. VHF will reimburse the School/Applicant once the completion form is submitted.
Have you applied for (or received) other sources of funding to support your field trip?(Required)
Please list the funding that you have received or plan to apply for
*Please note that VHF Field Trip grant recipients are not eligible to receive funding through the Museum of Vancouver's new Above and Beyond subsidy program
Tell us how your class or school will benefit from a VHF Field Trip Grant with Vancouver-specific connections.(Required)
Tell us what Vancouver-specific content you are working on with your students.(Required)
If you are unaware of the Heritage Study Guide, please refer to it for ideas on place-based learning.
Are you aware of VHF's Heritage Study Guide with field trip suggestions and online resources?(Required)
- Yes
- No
I will share my field trip grant experience through:(Required)
*Please ensure that any photos submitted include students taking part in the field trip experience (not of the field trip location)
- Select All
- Photos of field trip*, students feedback, etc.
- A summary or personal quote for VHF's Heritage in Schools website or annual report
- Images and/or description of class or student projects and activities connected to the field trip
I acknowledge that I must submit all necessary receipts and a Field Trip Grant Completion Form by June 19th, 2027 to receive payment
I agree

Field Trip Grant 2026-27 Application

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