Operation Inspiration
Free Admission Program for Eligible Student Groups
About the Program
Cost should never be a barrier to inspiration.
Through the National Center for Civil and Human Rights’ Operation Inspiration program, eligible schools and youth organizations can receive free admission for student field trips. This initiative ensures that students across Metro Atlanta and throughout Georgia have access to transformative experiences that deepen their understanding of civil and human rights.
Since its inception in 2015, Operation Inspiration has supported access for up to 50,000 students annually, expanding opportunities for young people to engage with history, empathy, and social responsibility.
By removing financial obstacles, the program helps cultivate the next generation of informed, thoughtful leaders committed to building a more just and equitable society.
Eligible Applicants
Operation Inspiration funding is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability. You may qualify for funding if your group meets one of the following criteria:
- A Title I school
- A nonprofit or youth-serving organization with demonstrated financial need
- A student group that would not otherwise be able to visit due to cost barriers
Note: Eligibility status must be verified prior to approval.
How to Apply
To verify eligibility and reserve your visit:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address the subject line: “Operation Inspiration Applicant: *School/Organization Name*”
- Include the following information:
- Name of your school or organization
- Confirmation of Title I status or description of financial need
- Estimated number of students
- Desired visit timeframe
Once we receive your request, a member of our team will follow up with you within 2 business days to discuss next steps.
Support Operation Inspiration
Many of the stories and lessons that shaped our nation are not fully explored in the classroom. Through immersive exhibits and standards-aligned educational programming, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights helps students experience history in meaningful ways that inspire learning beyond the textbook.
A gift as small as $12 can provide one student with access to this transformative experience. Every contribution helps remove financial barriers and expand access for schools and students. No gift is too small or too large.
Individual Donors
Donate Here to power our mission to inspire the changemaker in each of us.
Corporate & Foundation Partners
To sponsor student visits, educational programs, or discuss partnership opportunities, please contact [email protected].
A Special Thanks to our Operation Inspiration Sponsors:
BlackRock
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Mueller Water Products
Norfolk Southern
Richard C. Munroe Foundation
Primerica Foundation
UPS