The Grants Pass Early Learning Fund was established in 2024 to support Grants Pass School District 7’s early learning program. Early Learning programs do not receive state funding like K-12 education. Programs for preschool-aged children are generally funded through grants, donations, or tuition. The earnings from this fund support free parent-child interactive playgroups, and connect families to community resources and support.
Funds will also support:
- Preschool opportunities
- Transportation assistance for families to remove transportation barriers
- Childcare for families with multiple children so families can attend workshops and playgroups with their preschool-aged child
- Professional development for early learning providers
- Parent workshops
- Kindergarten readiness classes
- On-site dental, vision, and speech screenings
- A clothing closet & essentials
