Funding Ideas

Thinking about how to raise funds for a NatureBridge trip can be daunting but we are here to help! Below are some fundraising ideas and resources that many of our schools, teachers, and students have used.  

Crowdfunding 

• GoFundMe 
• DonorsChoose 

Restaurant Nights 

• The Habit 
• Red Robin 
• Menchies Frozen Yogurt
• Panda Express
• GroupRaise 

Product Sales

• See's Candy 
• Innisbrook Wrapping Paper 
• Entertainment Coupon Book 
• Chinook Book 
• Equal Exchange 
• Amazon Associates 

In-School Event Fundraisers

• Movie night - Organize a movie night for the school to watch. You can charge a small admission fee and sell "theater" snacks as well. Usually hosted on a Friday or Saturday night, movies can be watched indoors or outdoors depending on the weather.  
• Bake sales
• A-thons - Hike-a-thons, walk-a-thons, jog-a-thons, etc. 
• Car washes 

Grants

• Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) - Congress recently allocated $1.1 billion for Title IV, Part A of Every Student Succeeds Act. 
• Target Field Trips - Funds up to $700 for field trips to enhance their studies in the arts, math, science and social studies. 
• Philanthropic Ventures - Funds up to $1,000 for field trips, to cover the costs of "transportation, admission fees and food" for K-5 schools from Alameda and San Mateo Counties
• Save the Redwoods League - Awards range between $1,500 - $5,000 for educational programs in a redwood forest. Can be used for 1-day or 3-5 day trips.