Overview

The goal of our Ticket2Ride program is to help 3rd through 5th-grade students in Title I schools access Oregon’s parks for experiential learning. One of the greatest barriers preventing access to our parks is the cost and funding for transportation. At no charge, Oregon parks are able to support and enhance learning for hundreds of students each year. They have accessible locations available to offer inspirational & effective learning experiences. The schools simply need to be able to get the students to the parks.

Ticket2Ride grants are awarded based on the following criteria

• School/student financial need; the program is for Title I schools that have at least 50% of the student population qualifying for the free or reduced lunch program.
• Educational goals for the park trip are identified.
• The desired park is identified and the Ticket2Ride Coordinator has been contacted to verify availability for the proposed date.

Note: Teachers should first contact our Ticket2Ride Coordinator (ward@orparksforever.org) to agree on a park location before submitting an application. Submission of an application does not guarantee that the park will be able to accommodate all requests.

Determining Park & Field Trip Dates

Teachers need to schedule their park visit with our Ticket2Ride Coordinator, providing (ward@orparksforever.org) date options for the desired park to visit. Ward will attempt to assist the teacher with coordination with the requested park.

Application Timeline

September and October trips

Applications will be accepted from May 1 to September 15 prior to the September/October trips.
Applications will be reviewed and awards will be announced at the end of September.

April and May trips

Applications will be accepted from November 1 to March 15 prior to the April/May trips.
Applications will be reviewed and awards will be announced at the end of March.

How to Submit an Application

• online (below) or
• by printing out the Ticket2Ride application and emailing it to ward@orparksforever.org

Ticket2Ride Application

Fields marked with an * are required

Part One: School Details

What seasons are you applying for? *Fall (September-OctoberSpring (April-May)

Last Name *

First Name *

Teacher Phone Number *

Teacher Email Address *

School District Name *

School Name *

School District Federal Tax ID# *

School Address *

Demographics of school student population: What % of students receive a free or reduced lunch program at the school? *

Group Grade Level *

Part Two: Park & Plan details

Proposed Oregon park (you must work with T2R Coordinator before submitting application) *

Proposed date to visit the park (you must work with T2R Coordinator before submitting application) *

Name of Park Ranger/contact *

Primary educational objective for this field trip *

How will students prepare for this field trip *

What follow‐up activities or assignments are planned for this trip *

Part Three: Budget Summary

Total number of students expected on trip *

Total number of school staff expected on trip *

Total number of other volunteers/parent chaperones expected on trip *

Round trip mileage to/from park visited *

Estimated Expenses

Other

Transportation for the group

Total Cost

Amount of T2R award requested (Max. $500)

Any additional information and/or comments you feel are relevant to this application that are not already included?

By submitting this application I agree to the following:

• I agree that all arrangements for transportation will be made by the school, according to school policies.
• I agree to submit a trip evaluation form within 60 days of the State Park trip.
• I agree to submit at least two pictures from the trip that can be used on the Foundation’s website (follow school protocol and submit only released photos, we do not need release forms). Additionally, unless you have clearly declined in writing prior to your visit, photos taken on the day of the event by the Rangers, Teachers, or other photographers can be used by the Oregon State Parks Foundation or the Oregon Parks & Recreation Department for purposes of promoting the Ticket2Ride program, the Foundation, or the Parks Department.
• I agree to submit final expense invoice within 60 days of trip for award fulfillment (if invoice is not submitted within 60 days of Park visit, the Foundation will not be responsible for fulfilling the award).

Signature/Typed Name *

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