Field Trip New Jersey

‘Field Trip New Jersey’ Launches Bergen, Passaic Summer Program

May 9, 2022 The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) today announced that the Field Trip New Jersey Fund, which it founded in 2016 to provide opportunities for students in under-served communities to connect classroom learning with real-life experiences, is expanding its eligibility criteria to include Bergen and Passaic County nonprofit organizations for the Summer of 2022.…

Field Trip New Jersey announces latest round of funding

August 29, 2018 The Field Trip New Jersey fund is opening its 2018-2019 application process, with additional funding available for field trips taking place during the upcoming school year. Whether you have received funding for field trip transportation in the past or you are hearing about this for the first time, be sure to take advantage of this unique opportunity for your students.…

Field Trip New Jersey Announces 2018 Grant Cycles

January 5, 2018 Field Trip New Jersey is pleased to announce that it will have two grant application cycles this year. Below are the dates for which the application will be open to applicants to complete online at fieldtripnj.org. Winter Cycle 2018 Dates to apply: January 1,2018 – February 16, 2018 Award Announcements: March 16, 2018 Fall Cycle 2018 Dates to apply: September 3, 2018 – October 15, 2018 Award Announcements: November 15, 2018 The FTNJ team asks that schools submit bus transportation invoices no later than July 2, 2018 to receive reimbursement for field trip grants awarded between the months of September 2017 and June 2018.…

Additional Field Trip Funding Available

September 11, 2017 The Field Trip New Jersey fund is re-opening its application process, with additional funding available for field trips taking place in 2017. If you missed the original deadline, or are learning about this opportunity for the first time, now is your chance to seize a unique opportunity for your students.…

Somers Point Students Visit Strathmere Beach

June 20, 2017 Students from the Jordan Road School in Somers Point recently experienced a beautiful beach day in Strathmere, New Jersey. The students participated in a beach cleanup, nature walk, and various eco-awareness activities. Below are a few student reflections and pictures from their amazing day.…

Dover Students Visit Liberty Science Center

June 12, 2017 Students from Academy Street School in Dover recently visited the Liberty Science Center. “I had a great day and I hope to go again. My favorite exhibit was My Hudson Home because I got to see turtles and many more big fishes,” said Jessica.…

Students Visit Atlantic County Park

June 12, 2017 Students from Dawes Avenue Elementary School recently visited the Atlantic County Park to learn about a variety of local wildlife. “We learned about box turtles,” explained Brianna. “Boy box turtles have a groove dent on the bottom of their shell.…

Egg Harbor “Buddies” Visit Cape May County Zoo

June 12, 2017 The Egg Harbor City Public School “Big Buddy Little Buddy” program recently visited the Cape May County Zoo for a day of collaborative exploration and learning. The “Big Buddy Little Buddy” program, coordinated by the Egg Harbor district guidance department, is a way for third-grade students from Charles L.…

Lakeside Middle School Tours Drexel University

June 12, 2017 Students from Lakeside Middle School in Millville earlier this year visited Drexel University to tour the technology lab, and also get a sense of university life. For many students, it was their first visit to a college campus and a possible peak at their future selves.…