Connect & Learn Grant FAQs

What schools are eligible for the grant? 

Public or nonprofit private schools located in the Greater Milwaukee area (Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, Washington and Ozaukee counties) with 501(c)(3) status.

How does the grant work?

School teachers/administrators can apply for one (1) Betty Brinn Children’s Museum Connect & Learn Grant for their classroom (up to 36 students) during the school year. 

What does the grant provide?

Grant awardees will receive Workshop Tokens in the form of online promotional codes for programs of their choice. Each promo code is redeemable for one (1) reservation of three (3) students to participate in the same Workshop. 

All Workshops provide creative, hands-on experiences led by Instructors in real-time. Many Workshops come with GLOkits, which are small kits that contain Workshop supplies, as provided by our Instructors.   

Who is the grant for?

Workshops are geared for 1st-8th grade students working in the classroom or learning remotely. 

Are there any requirements for grant awardees?

Grant awardees will be required to create an online account, complete the Workshop registration for their students within 30 days from receipt of the grant and participate in a post-Workshop survey.   

What if I have questions about the Connect & Learn Grant Program? 

Please email the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum at schoolgrant@bbcmkids.org.