Bus Transportation Grants

Mia and the Friends of the Institute are pleased to offer bus transportation grants for K–12 schools. These grants are made possible by the Friends, generous donors, and Mia operating funds. They’re intended to help support transportation costs to Mia so students can participate in guided tours, as well as Art Adventure and Discovery Days programs.

Each grant provides $250 per bus, with a maximum of two buses per school. After your visit has occurred, Mia will send the grant payment directly to the school or district office, according to the instructions in your grant application.

Please use this link to access the grant application for the 2025–26 school year. You’ll be notified about your grant award on a rolling basis.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the schedule fills up quickly. The earlier you apply, the better the selection of tour dates and times. Guided tours and Discovery Day field trips covered by bus grants need to occur by Friday, May 29, 2026.