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Programs for At-Risk Early Elementary Students Grant is sponsored by Iowa Department of Education. This state-funded grant provides funds to eligible Iowa public elementary schools to address the needs of kindergarten through third-grade students who are at-risk of educational failure. Funds can be used to support academic, social, physical, or emotional development.
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Programs for At-Risk Early Elementary Students Grant Student Success for Distinct Populations Due Dates, Forms & Guidance The Iowa Programs for At-Risk Early Elementary Students is a grant made available to eligible Iowa public elementary schools in a year in which the Iowa legislature appropriates funds.
The grant provides funds to assist schools in addressing the needs of kindergarten through third-grade students who are at-risk of educational failure. Funds can be used to support at-risk elementary students in Grades K-3 in the areas of academic (cognitive), social, physical, or emotional development.
Funds are awarded to elementary schools with a high percentage of low-income families in Grades K-3, as reported on the previous year’s fall certified enrollment report (SRI). Elementary schools notified by the Iowa Department of Education are eligible to receive funding. Funds are awarded on a three-year cycle with annual renewal contingent upon the grantee meeting the requirements outlined in Iowa administrative rules.
Funds received under this program must be used to supplement, not supplant, funds that would otherwise be used for the activities supported by the program. Due Dates, Forms & Guidance Submit the 2025-26 Award Acceptance Form to the Department no later than Sept. 15, 2025 (Google form).
Submit the Initial Project Description and Budget forms in IowaGrants. gov by Oct. 1, 2025.
Submit End-Of-Year Progress Report and Claim in IowaGrants. gov by July 10, 2026. Grant Application and Implementation Guidance (5.
23 MB) . pdf - Applicants should thoroughly read the Grant Application and Implementation Guidance before completing the Initial Project and Budget forms on IowaGrants. gov .
Online application forms are accessible on the IowaGrants. gov website. IowaGrants Login Instructions (373.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible Iowa public elementary schools with a high percentage of low-income families in Grades K-3, as reported on the previous year's fall certified enrollment report (SRI). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows average of approximately $70,000 per elementary school building, maximum $150,000 (number of grants determined by the Iowa Department of Education). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Programs for At-Risk Early Elementary Students Grant is funded by Iowa Department of Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Iowa. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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