Children's Education and Transportation Fund Request Procedure
Blackhawk Museum is committed to ensuring that school children have the opportunity to visit the Museum as an important part of their education. The Children’s Education and Transportation Fund is an innovative reimbursement program that provides financial support for bus transportation to the Blackhawk Museum.
Step 1: REQUEST INSTRUCTIONS
School group reservations and approval for transportation funding are required at least (4) weeks in advance. Teachers wishing to utilize the Children’s Education and Transportation Fund must request the funds at the time they request their tour.
- To request the assistance of the Children's Education and Transportation Fund, please indicate this on the School Tour Request Form.
- Submission and Approval of Cost Estimate: All bus fund requests require the submission of a cost estimate to the Programs Department at programs@blackhawkmuseum.org for approval, prior to the confirmation of your tour date. Upon approval please complete the Reimbursement Request Form.
Step 2: REIMBURSEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
- Copy the Reimbursement Request Form onto your school letterhead and fill in the required information.
- Submit the Reimbursement Request Form, a signed and dated W-9 form and the final invoice within the school year of the field trip to qualify for reimbursement.
- Payments will be processed after your school’s tour. If multiple tour dates have been scheduled, then the payment will be made following the final tour date.