Funding Assistance
We are committed to bringing theater learning opportunities to economically disadvantaged schools. In order to increase the number of students, teachers and classrooms we serve each year, we have developed a School Outreach Application for teachers.
The information provided by your application helps us to identify areas of need and pursue specific funding partnerships that will allow us to increase the number of free and reduced price tickets available each year.
All public schools in Oregon and Washington where at least 70% of students qualify for federal free/reduced lunch programs are eligible for outreach assistance.
PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO ACCEPT FUNDING REQUESTS FOR A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Kay Spielman at 503-228-9571 x101.
Field Trip Grants
- Target awards grants of up to $1,000 for field trips.
- The Patron Foundations' Culture for Kids program awards grants of up to $10 per student in grades Pre-K-12. Sign up to recieve application information.
- Artists for the Arts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I determine my school’s free/reduced lunch percentage?
Oregon Schools
Washington Schools
Will every teacher requesting Outreach support get it?
We will work very hard to fill as many requests as possible. We have already begun soliciting community underwriters to provide funding. If we have to prioritize the applications we receive, here is the criteria we use in evaluating requests:
- Performance Attendance history
- Percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch programs
- Explanation of your classroom-to-field-trip connection
What ways does OCT suggest connecting the field trip experience to in-class learning?
Our Resource Guides, developed and written for classroom teachers, provide benchmark-linked, grade-level specific activities to accompany each show.
If you have questions on the application process, please email teachers@octc.org or call 503-228-9571.