Grants and Support
We understand the funding and transportation challenges you face and want to help!  We offer these opportunities for you to consider when arranging field trips

Transfinder School Transportation Grant
Schenectady-based Transfinder, a national leader in school transportation software solutions, has donated $1,000 to Proctors Education Department to help defray the cost to school districts for buses to transport students to educational programs at Proctors. The donation will enable 5 classrooms in Schenectady County to transport students to one of the educational programs offered by Proctors during the 2010-11 school year. Five grants of $200.00 will be given to schools that are scheduled to attend an event at proctors during the 2010-11 season. Please see application for details.  *Application link will be added shortly*

The ilearn Scholarship Fund
Due to the generosity of local businesses each season, teachers can take advantage of a limited number of free field trips for their class to attend an ilearn film of their choice on our GAINT screen and a hands-on workshop!  To apply click here!

The Mary Ann Lommel Scholarship Fund
One classroom, that has never attended a Proctors event, will receive free tickets to a Proctors School Day performance of their choice!  The scholarship is named in honor of Mary Ann Lommel, retired Head of Volunteer Ushers after 25 years. She realized the importance of introducing theatre to students, and incorporating the arts into daily learning! To apply click here

The Paul Hooker Choral Fund
Schenectady County High School choral directors select two students each season to receive tickets to a Proctors choral performance.  The Paul Hooker Choral Fund was formed in recognition of Paul Hooker’s 25 years of volunteer leadership at Proctors events and his love of choral music!  

BOCES Funds
Talk with your administration about using BOCES funds to finance your trip to Proctors. Many local school districts have BOCES funds available and ready to use!

CDTA
With the purchase of a Proctors ticket, the CDTA will grant a free all day pass! You can extend your day in Schenectady and visit the Schenectady Museum and Suits Bueche Planetarium.  Enjoy a lunch or snack at one of the many unique restaurants or visit Central Park, City Hall, Empire State Aerosciences Museum, Schenectady County Library, Mandevile Gallery, or Mabee farm.  With Schenectady, the possibilities are endless!

Check with Proctors for scholarships and don’t forget to discuss funding with your administration!.

For more information regarding this opportunities, please contact Jessica Gelarden at 518.382.3884 x150 or jgelarden@proctors.org