How it Works
ABX provides funding to help cover or reduce the cost of bus transportation, virtual programs and outreach opportunities to arts and science venues in San Diego County.
While all San Diego County TK-12th grade public and charter schoolteachers may apply, ABX prioritizes students attending under-resourced Title I schools.
Please be advised that funding is limited, ABX frequently cannot cover the entire cost of the trip; however our financial awards can help to greatly reduce the cost.
Funding is limited, apply early!
Funding Formula
Bus Transportation $10 per student
Virtual Programs $250 per program
Outreach Programs $250 per program
Please Note: Virtual and outreach programs are covered at $125.00 for subsequent programs occurring on the same day.
How to Apply
You will need to complete our online application. To do so click the button below, create an ABX user ID and password.
You will need the following information:
School Name and School District
Title I Status
Total number of Students and Grade Levels Participating
Number of Teachers Involved
Lead Teacher Name and Contact Information
Additional Teachers Name and Contact Information
Type of Field Trip (on-site, virtual or outreach)
Preferred Field Trip Date
Venue/Institution Name
Field Trip Objectives/Standards
Number of Chaperones for On-Site field trips
Number of Buses (if applicable) - Pick up and return time, transportation contact information and the transportation estimate from your selected provider. Please use district transportation if available.
What’s Next
Your application will be reviewed within 7 days.
If approved, you will receive an email containing your confirmation voucher.
Please note that you are responsible for booking transportation and venue programs.
Transportation companies and venues send invoices directly to ABX via billing@artsbusxpress.org.