There are several sources of funding the a group can apply for in order to help finance their trip to Ashokan. Some of the sources require specific activities to be chosen while others offer funding for a more broad program. Go to any of the following sites to find out more information:

The Catskill Watershed Corporation accepts proposals from schools and non-profit organizations serving Pre-K through 12 th grade audiences (including teachers and non-formal educators) in New York City and West-of-Hudson Watershed. Proposals must be for education projects and programs that help increase an understanding of the importance of water in our lives, the history and present day water supply system, the human and natural history of the watershed, water conservation and quality protection. Grant applications make it simple to request a three-day or five-day program at Ashokan Center and can fund most natural sciences programs.

Information about the Watershed Education Grant is available www.cwconline.org or www.watersheducators.org

Call toll-free (877) WAT-SHED. Questions may also be directed to galusha@cwconline.org

Watershed Forestry Bus Tour Applications are due at the Catskill Center for Conservation and Development. Funding for bus tours from the New York City region to the Catskills and the watershed region are awarded on a competitive basis to schools, environmental groups, decision-making groups, teachers' groups, and others.

Information about the Watershed Forestry Bus Tour grants are available at www.nycwatershed.org/edu_tours.html or call: (845)586-2611

Questions may also be directed to jolenych@catskill.net

Teaching the Hudson Valley funds public and private schools in Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, Ulster, and Westchester counties. Projects may involve K-12 students and may be interdisciplinary or focus on a single area such as art, geography, physical education, or science.

Information about the Teaching the Hudson Valley is available at www.TeachingtheHudsonValley.org or Call: (845)229-9116 x35.

Questions may also be directed to: rova_TeachingtheHudsonValley@nps.org

State Aid through BOCES may be available for transportation. Call your local BOCES for details.

To learn more about this great outdoor educational program opportunity at Ashokan, contact us.