2025-2026 School Transportation Grants

The Supreme Court of Ohio is offering 100 grants to help schools defray the transportation costs to visit the Supreme Court and its Visitor Education Center through June 2026.

All Ohio schools that receive state funds are welcome to apply. Grants will be awarded based on the percentage of students enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program as reported by the Ohio Department of Education for fiscal year 2025. Schools will be eligible to receive one grant for students in 4th grade and above. Preference will be given to schools that did not receive transportation grant funds during the 2024-2025 school year.

Categories
The amount of the grant will be based on the one-way distance from your school to the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center. There are four categories:

• 1 to 40 miles: $200
• 41 to 80 miles: $300
• 81-120 miles: $400
• 121+ or more miles: $500

The Supreme Court Visitor Education Center is a dynamic teaching tool, offering students 4th grade and above an inside look at Ohio courts. School tours also include a visit to the courtroom featuring brilliant artwork that portrays Ohio's history, culture, and commerce.

Information about the Visitor Education Center, scheduling tours of the building, and links to free resources, including standards-aligned lesson plans and videos about how Ohio’s court system and government work, are available on the Judicial Branch Education Resources page.

How to Apply
Authorized teachers or administrators are invited to submit an application. To complete an application, click on the button below. Only online applications will be accepted.

Applications will be accepted until Oct. 10, 2025.

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Reimbursements to Schools
A reimbursement check will be mailed to the school principal or administrator within 30 days after the field trip. No funds will be distributed prior to the scheduled trip.

For more information, please email CourtTours@sc.ohio.gov or call 614.387.9223.