Apply for funds to take your middle or high school students to a West Virginia Tourism destination! For best consideration, submit this form by SEPTEMBER 12, 2025. Requests must be submitted by public schools located in West Virginia and will be considered on a rolling basis.

Field Trip Funding Request

Apply for up to $3,000 to take your middle or high school students to a West Virginia Tourism destination. All trips are required to focus on tourism careers and be planned for Fall of 2025.

Please plan to schedule all proposed trips between September 25 and November 14, 2025.

Requests must be submitted by public schools located in West Virginia. Requests must be submitted by public schools located in West Virginia.

For best consideration, submit this form by September 12, 2025.

Field Trip Option to Consider

There are many wonderful destinations across the state. As one offering to consider in Charleston, the West Virginia Department of Tourism now offers tourism-career highlight field trips. Book a tour of the West Virginia Culture Center and State Museum, featuring guides from both the museum and tourism team who will discuss tourism-related careers during the visit.

This programming is free. Only transportation and expenses for other trip stops would require funding in your budget request.