Field Trip Grants

The Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial & Education Center offers transportation grants to help make field trips more accessible for Wisconsin schools and youth-serving nonprofit organizations.

GRANT ELIGIBILITY

Grants are available to Wisconsin-based nonprofit organizations that primarily serve children, including schools, clubs, and other youth organizations. Applications must be submitted by a principal, assistant principal or organizational representative with supervisory responsibility over students or organizational finances.

HOW IT WORKS

Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis and awarded based on available funding. Approved organizations must submit an invoice from their transportation provider following the field trip to receive reimbursement of up to $500.
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For the past 6 years, my students and I have taken a field trip to the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial & Education Center. The space is beautiful and thought-provoking with a number of educational stations throughout. It has helped give my students a better understanding of what happened and how our nation and communities came together following.
-Shanna Martin, Lomira High School

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

The Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial & Education Center Field Trip Grant was made possible thanks to donations from businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations throughout Wisconsin. 

In December of 2023, Pete Rettler commemorated his 30 year running streak by hosting “30 Runs to Remember” to benefit this fund. In that month, he raised more than $30,000 to seed this field trip fund. We thank those sponsors who are dedicated to educating future generations about the tragic events of September 11th, 2001.

  • Alpha Custom Apparel
  • American Companies
  • Candy Man
  • CD Smith
  • Christina Spade
  • DACO Precision
  • Delta Defense
  • Doug Braun
  • Enchantment in the Park
  • EPIC Creative
  • Excel Engineering
  • Federated Insurance
  • Gordon Haberman
  • Heberer Brothers Home Improvements
  • John Glaser
  • Julie Henneberry
  • Julie & Troy Osmus
  • Kewaskum Family Dentistry
  • Kewaskum Kiwanis Club
  • Moraine Park Technical College
  • Nowak, The Baird Group
  • Peter Rettler
  • Rochelle Bast
  • Ron Alberio Heating & Air Conditioning
  • Kwik Trip
  • Scott Hanson, Baird
  • Stadler Sacks
  • The Rettler Family
  • Weasler Engineering
  • West Bend Friends of Park & Rec
  • West Bend Professional Fire Fighter Charities
  • West Bend Sunrise Rotary
  • Westbury Bank

frequently asked questions

How do I schedule a field trip?

To request a field trip to the Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial & Education Center, complete the Field Trip Sign-Up Form.
For questions, visit the contact us page to call or email us.

Who is eligible for a field trip grant?

Wisconsin-based nonprofit organizations that primarily serve children, including schools, clubs, and other youth-serving organizations, may apply for a Field Trip Grant.

How much funding is available?

Eligible organizations may receive reimbursement of up to $500 per trip toward qualifying transportation expenses.

Who can submit a grant application?

Applications must be submitted by a principal, assistant principal, or organizational representative with supervisory responsibility over students and/or school or organizational finances.

What transportation expenses are eligible for reimbursement?

Grant funding is based on the transportation company’s invoice, up to $500 per trip. Vehicle rentals and mileage are not eligible for reimbursement.

How does the reimbursement process work?

Grant recipients must submit an invoice from the transportation company showing the total cost of the trip within seven days after their field trip. Reimbursement is based on the invoice and may cover up to $500 in eligible expenses.