Open - applications due September 30, 2026; IDNR does not publish a closing time on the current program page.Atlas Opportunity Score 60/100
Illinois IDNR Historic Sites Field Trip Grant — 2026–2027
FundingUp to $500 per application for approved transportation costs; number of awards depends on available funding
DeadlineSeptember 30, 2026; IDNR public page does not state a closing time
Last verifiedSeptember 28, 2026
Required next actionEligible Illinois PK-12 teachers should select an approved participating historic site, confirm the trip supports Illinois history currently taught in the curriculum, complete the 2026–2027 application, and submit by September 30, 2026. Plan for school-paid transportation followed by reimbursement and complete the required post-trip report.
Broad Eligibility
Teachers of grades prekindergarten through 12 in Illinois schools seeking transportation support for curriculum-connected Illinois history field trips to approved participating historic sites.
Atlas Analysis
Verified Illinois school field-trip grant for curriculum-connected Illinois history visits to approved participating historic sites. Awards reimburse approved transportation costs only, up to $500 per application, and the field trip must occur before June 15, 2027. This is best treated as a narrowly scoped school-enrichment opportunity.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for its 2026–2027 Historic Sites Field Trip Grant, which helps Illinois prekindergarten through grade 12 teachers take students to approved Illinois historic sites for curriculum-connected history instruction.
Deadline and award
Applications are due September 30, 2026. The public IDNR page does not state a closing time. Awards reimburse approved school transportation costs up to $500 per application. The number of grants awarded depends on available funding.
Eligibility and use of funds
Eligible applicants are teachers of grades prekindergarten through 12 in Illinois schools. The proposed trip must support Illinois history topics currently being taught and must use an approved participating historic site. Geological or biological field trips are not eligible under this program.
Atlas analysis
Atlas Opportunity Score: 60/100. This is a verified, currently open K-12 education opportunity with a simple reimbursement structure and a statewide school audience, but the award is small and restricted to transportation. N9+ Direct Vendor Fit: 0/100. The grant does not support healthcare technology, telehealth, remote examination, RPM, N9+ equipment, or related clinical services.
Source verificationOfficial government source · dnr.illinois.govAtlas last verified this record September 28, 2026. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
