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Additionally, MSDE provides annual grants directly to qualified non-profit SAI organizations that offer enriching educational programs to Maryland students, including experiential learning, mentoring, tutoring, free or reduced admission, full-day and residential field trips, and professional development for teachers. For fiscal year 2027, approximately $6,706,449 was available with an estimated 60–65 grants distributed; for FY2028, fifty-seven programs are funded across the state. In FY2023 the program served approximately 440,000 Maryland students and teachers. Currently funded organizations use the prior fiscal year appropriation as the baseline amount for applications. Eligible budget uses include salaries, wages, and stipends for direct service to students and educators; supplies and materials for educational programs; and outreach, engagement, and marketing tools. Funds cannot be used for operating costs (property repair, maintenance, taxes, insurance, utilities, furniture, administrative/leadership salaries, office supplies, or rent). Less than 50% of an organization's budget may come from state grants (with a noted exception for the Baltimore Zoo).","status":{"value":"custom","customValue":"Recurring"},"source":"https://www.marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/ofpos/gac/sai-field-trip/index.aspx","funding":{"details":"Two grant tracks are available: (1) Grants to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to fund transportation costs for student field trips to State-Aided Institutions — $600,000 total available for the FY27 grant cycle, with approximately 25 estimated grants. Allocations use a base award plus per-pupil award model; when the application window closes, MSDE recalculates allocations based on applications received. Priority is given to high-needs schools (more than 40% of students eligible for FARMs). Eligible transportation costs include travel to and from an identified SAI, motor coach contracting, public transit costs, tolls, and parking. Administrative/indirect costs may not exceed 2% of the proposed budget. Ineligible uses include admission costs, gift cards, and administrative costs exceeding 2%. (2) Annual grants to qualified non-profit SAI organizations to support enriching educational programs for Maryland students, including experiential learning, mentoring, tutoring, and professional development for teachers. For FY27, approximately $6,706,449 was available with an estimated 60–65 grants; for FY28, fifty-seven programs are funded statewide. Amount per non-profit applicant varies with no stated maximum; currently funded organizations use the prior fiscal year appropriation as the baseline amount. 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