Busing Reimbursement

Request Busing Reimbursement

The WaterShed is pleased to announce a busing reimbursement program for the 2026-27 school year. This reimbursement program is designed to enable K-12 public school students to visit the WaterShed.

This year’s program is funded through the Department of Environmental Quality Sourcewater Protection grant.

Please review the busing reimbursement guidelines below.

  • These funds may only be used to help defray the cost of the busing service.
  • All public schools within the Boise River Watershed boundaries are eligible. (This includes all of Ada and Canyon Counties and select parts of Boise and Elmore counties).
  • Organizations such as day cares, afterschool programs, church groups, scouting groups, etc. are not eligible.
  • Kindergarten – 12th grade classes are eligible, up to 1 class or approximately 30 students maximum.
  • Only one reimbursement will be awarded per school.
  • Reimbursements will cease when the grant funding is depleted.
  • Reimbursement for awarded funds will be made when the School Busing Reimbursement Form and the post-visit electronic survey are submitted.
  • Reimbursements will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Call early to schedule your visit!