Apply for transportation reimbursement for TLC 2025!
Metronet & MELSA Transportation Reimbursement is available again this year. Schools in the seven county metro region (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, & Washington) may apply for transportation awards for reimbursement of up to $500 to hire buses or vans for students to attend Teen Lit Con on April 26.
One application per district will be accepted–collaborate with your media specialist & teachers to submit the application. You may allocate the award across buildings to hire buses, vans, or other public transportation to get students to Two Rivers HS in Mendota Heights, reimbursement will be capped at $500.*
Applications will be accepted through Friday, April 4, 2025 at 5:00pm. We will let recipients know quickly so you have time to promote & fill the bus!’
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Application Details
- Submit one application for all schools attending in the district.
- Teachers are urged to apply with their media specialists.
- Applications will be accepted while funding remains available.
- Recipients will be notified asap after we get your application.
- We ask for a minimum of 25 students per award, but talk to us. We can be flexible!**
- Buses must have chaperones who stay at the event.
- Scholarships are for up to $500 to reimburse for transportation fees to bring students to the April 26 event.
- Eligibility is restricted to secondary schools in these counties: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
- Schools/districts may apply even if they have received an award in a previous year. Funding is limited; new applicants will receive priority.
Questions? Email ann@metronet.lib.mn.us
* Actual expenses will be reimbursed. Only school buildings or districts can be reimbursed; no individuals.
**Join with other schools in your district or neighboring districts to meet the minimum! Talk to us about smaller vehicles with fewer students—we can be flexible!
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