IKEducation is 100% donor funded. The Eisenhower Foundation actively seeks funding to help accredited K-12 schools cover expenses associated with field trips to the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home in Abilene, Kansas. Check out the two options currently available. For questions about funding, please contact IKEducation at 785-263-6771 or by email.
Ike's Field Trip Fund
We know the many obstacles teachers and accredited schools face financially, and we do whatever we can to remove them in order to provide unique learning experiences. If your field trip cannot happen without financial assistance, Ike's Field Trip Fund can help. Apply soon, funds are limited. Can't wait to see you! Simply complete this application to be considered for funding. Please note that funds are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.
Dane G. Hansen Reverse Field Trip Program
If you are an accredited K-12 school in Northwest Kansas, the Dane G. Hansen Field Trip Program provides grants to bring IKEducation to your school through IKE Express or IKE Online. Simply complete this application to be considered for funding.
The following Kansas counties are eligible for the Dane G. Hansen Field Trip Program:
Cheyenne, Cloud, Decatur, Ellis, Ellsworth, Gove, Graham, Jewell, Lincoln, Logan, Mitchell, Norton, Osborne, Ottawa, Phillips, Rawlins, Republic, Rooks, Russell, Saline, Sheridan, Sherman, Smith, Thomas, Trego, and Wallace.
Supporters
IKEducation is made possible by generous contributions from the following organizations:
Abilene ACBL Club
Beach Edwards Family Foundation
Community Foundation of Dickinson County
Dane G. Hansen Foundation
Evergy
Friends of the Eisenhower Foundation
Patterson Family Foundation
Pinnacle Bank
Robert E. and Patricia A. Schmidt Foundation