Jackson Hole Child Care Helpers

Expectations of Pre-Schools and Common Questions

Expectations JHCCH has of partner pre-schools

Funds be used for hands on educational toys, supplies and resources
Pre-schools show a commitment to raising funds on their own through out the year (bake sales, car wash, arts and crafts etc.)
Pre-schools actively participate in the Old Billʼs fundraising process
Pre-schools submit their paperwork on time and alert JHCCH ahead of time if a deadline can not be met
Partner pre-schools must be non-denominational

Is there an upper limit of how much will be granted for a single project?

100% of the money a preschool raises through Old Billʼs will go to that preschool. The school may use the funds toward one project or multiple projects as long as funds are approved by JHCCH.
Up to $500 per year may be applied for from the general fund

Is there a limit to how many times funds can be requested for the same project/item year after year?

No, however funds that are denied may not be applied for again.

What is the general fund?

The general fund is a group of donations that can be granted to any of the qualified pre-schools. Anyone may donate to the general fund and any partner pre-school may apply for the funds to supplement their Old Billʼs funds.

Can a partner pre-school apply for funds from the general fund separately from Old Billʼs? For example can a pre-school apply in January for a project to be funded by the general fund?

Yes, up to $500 per year may be applied for from the general fund.

Is there a limit to how many years a pre-school can apply for grants?

No, as long as their eligibility is still met (licensed with the state, up to date on training hours etc.)

Examples of what will be granted

Science curriculum, workbooks, art supplies, educational toys, music classes, physical education, manipulatives

Examples of what will not be granted

Improvements to the physical building (paint, carpet, bookshelves, fence, etc...), additional education for teachers, substitute teachers, staff wages, insurance, office supplies

How detailed should the grant application be?

The grant application should be detailed enough so that that board has an understanding of what the pre-school wants to purchase and how it will benefit the children. Please be concise, short, simple, clear and to the point. Requested items should also be itemized and priced out.

Please call or email with questions.

Jackson Hole Child Care Helpers - PO Box 706 Wilson, WY 83014
(510)517-1269 - Email