Idaho School Choice Capitol Celebration
Jan. 27, 2026
Field Trip Grants Available for the 2026 School Choice Week Capitol Rally
The Coalition of Idaho Charter School Families is excited to announce Field Trip Transportation Grants to help schools of choice across Idaho bring students to the 2026 National School Choice Week Capitol Rally on January 27, 2026, from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM at the Idaho State Capitol.
This year’s celebration will be Idaho’s largest statewide School Choice Week event, bringing together students from charter, magnet, private, online, micro, homeschool, and alternative schools for an inspiring, high-energy rally in the Capitol Rotunda.
The Capitol Rally: The Heart of School Choice Week
The rally will feature:
Student spotlights and performances
A celebration of all Idaho education options
An unforgettable experience in the Capitol Rotunda
We want your students in the room with us.
Field Trip Transportation Grants
Grants are available to help cover:
Bus transportation costs
Driver time and mileage
Travel-related expenses
Optional educational stops throughout Boise
Popular educational add-ons include:
These grants are designed to help schools attend the rally first and foremost, while giving students a rich educational experience in Boise. If your school is far from Boise and will only be able to fit in the rally on the 27th, you do not have to add other stops as there is plenty to do at the capitol.
How to Apply
Submit a short proposal (1 page or email) including:
School name & contact person
School type (charter, private, magnet, online, micro, homeschool)
Grade levels and number of students attending
Itinerary: Capitol Rally + any Boise educational experiences
Transportation plan & cost estimate
Amount of funding requested
How this field trip benefits your students
Submit Applications To:
📧 Hello@idchartercoalition.org
Deadline
Friday, December 20, 2025
(Rolling awards may be possible depending on remaining funding.)
Award notifications will be sent within 5 business days of submission.
🚍 FIELD TRIP GRANT PRIORITIES
1️⃣ Highest Priority
Full bus of students attending the Capitol Rally
2️⃣ Second Priority
Students attending the rally with a performance or entertainment
(dance team, marching band, choir, or other student showcase)
3️⃣ Third Priority
Smaller student groups attending the rally
Grant awards will be made in this order as funding allows.
We Can't Wait to See You at the Capitol!
The School Choice Week Capitol Rally is a powerful statewide moment that shines a spotlight on Idaho’s students and the freedom families have to choose the best education for their children.
We look forward to seeing your school represented on January 27, 2026.
Questions? China Veldhouse Gum: 208-922-8944 or China@insidebaseballpublicaffairs.com
For Parents
You can apply for a grant for a homeschool co-op, a micro-school, non-profit, sports team, etc. or send the website link to your child’s school.
For Schools
Showcase your school and engage with the community by doing signing up for a spot in our showcase during the rally. Do your students know the School Choice Week dance? Do you have a choir, marching band, or other resource to entertain the crowd? Let us know!