U.S. Department of the Interior 

National Park Service

Tumacácori National Historical Park

P.O. Box 8067

Tumacacori, AZ 85640

Tumacácori NHP Transportation Grant

Summary

Tumacácori is offering local schools financial assistance to help make field trips and 

hybrid learning experiences a possibility. Made possible by a grant through the 

National Park Foundation, all students in Santa Cruz and southern Pima Counties 

should be able to participate in curriculum-based educational programming at 

Tumacácori for free.

Purpose

The National Park Service values its education mission to serve as a resource for 

teachers and students. In 2022-2023, Tumacácori National Historical Park hopes to 

host as many local students as possible for hands-on, inquiry-based, and immersive

educational experiences in the park. Since transportation costs are often cited as the

primary barrier for schools, the park will adopt a grant system to enable teachers to 

fund field trips they may not ordinarily be able to afford.

Eligibility and Participation Requirements

- K-12th grade students

- Located within Santa Cruz County, southern Pima County, the Tohono O’odham 

nation, or the Pascua Yaqui nation

- Schedule a ranger-guided, curriculum-based program during your visit to 

Tumacácori 

o See current offerings at 

www.nps.gov/tuma/learn/education

o Contact the park at Theresa_Ferraro@nps.gov or 520-377-5064

- Complete pre-and post-field trip lessons

- Participate in National Park Foundation pre- and post-program surveys (if 

applicable)
U.S. Department of the Interior 

National Park Service

Tumacácori National Historical Park

P.O. Box 8067

Tumacacori, AZ 85640

Steps For Funding

Step 1: Complete the application

Step 2: Receive email approval of the application

Step 3: Complete pre-visit preparation, field trip, and post-visit assessment

Step 4: Submit detailed invoice to Tumacácori for transportation expenses

incurred. Invoice must be received within 45 days of completed field trip.

Reimbursement Methods

- If you use a district bus

o Submit invoice after the field trip is complete as indicated above.

o Arrange to receive payment either by government credit card or electronic 

funds transfer. Assure that your school has a DUNS# or has previously 

become a vendor ofthe National Park System. If not, some simple banking 

information will be required in order to initiate an electronic funds 

transfer.

o Tumacácori CANNOT write a check to the school for reimbursement.

- If you use a private transportation provider

o The school is responsible for scheduling pickup and dropoff with the 

transportation provider.

o Have the provider invoice the park directly, rather than through a 

purchase order with the school. They send the bill to Tumacácori and we 

pay them directly with the government credit card. Tumacácori will not 

pay invoices without an approved grant application on file.

Instructions

Fill out and submit the application form to:

Theresa Ferraro

P.O. Box 8067

Tumacacori, AZ 85640 

Theresa_Ferraro@nps.gov

Fax: 520-398-3216

Applications must be received at least two weeks before your planned field trip 

date.
U.S. Department of the Interior 

National Park Service

Tumacácori National Historical Park

P.O. Box 8067

Tumacacori, AZ 85640

Tumacácori Transportation Grant Application

About Your School

School Name:

Title 1 School?

o Yes

o No 

SchoolDistrict:

About the Field Trip

Date of field trip:

Grade of Students:

# of students attending:

# of adults (including chaperones) attending:

See www.nps.gov/tuma/learn/education/classrooms/fieldtrips.htm

Contact and Logistics

Lead Teacher’s Name:

Lead Teacher’s Email Address:

Lead Teacher’s Phone Number:

Budget Estimate

We will be using:

o Our district’s bus

o Private transportation provider:

Business manager (person who handles finances for your transport provider): 

Business manager phone:

Business manager email:
U.S. Department of the Interior 

National Park Service

Tumacácori National Historical Park

P.O. Box 8067

Tumacacori, AZ 85640

Itemized estimated budget

$ per mile # of miles Total mileage $

X =

$ per hour driver’s time # of hours Total driver $

X =

Other costs (explain): =

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST

Lead Teacher’s Name: 

Lead Teacher’s Signature: 

Date:

Principal’s Name: 

Principal’s Signature: 

Date:

For park use only:

Rec’d: 

Approved:

Field trip complete:

Post-trip complete:

Reimbursed: $ 

on (date)

via (EFT/cc) 

by (who)