Pennsylvania Trout Unlimited (PATU) offers funding opportunities for teachers and partners. The grant program operates through funding provided by PATU, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).

PATU offers two different grant opportunities:

TIC Start-up Grant

 Grants are awarded to applicants who are (501) c3 organizations that have developed a partnership with a teacher.

• A Start-up grant provides all equipment needed to begin the program except for an aquarium and lid. 
• There is a $350 cash match required.
• PATU will mail equipment directly to the school.
• The $350 cash match and aquarium can be acquired through grants, community fundraising, and/or personal donations.

TIC Existing Program Grant

Grants are awarded to applicants who have functioning TIC programs.

• The Existing Program grant provides existing TIC programs up to $500 in funding for specific replacement aquarium equipment, curriculum materials (books/videos), and field trips. 

2012-2013 Grant Round Open! 

Click here for the 2012-2013 Start-up Program Grant

Click here for the 2012-2013 Existing Program Grant

Any questions about the grant program please contact PA Trout Unlimited at 814-359-5114 or c-skutskel@pa.gov.